Question 1

The two-income family is becoming increasingly common.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Kay is working with Charity to help Charity identify the type of career she wants and what steps to take to realize her goals.Kay and Charity are:

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A)   in the direction phase of career planning.
B)   in the development phase of career planning.
C)   conducting a self assessment of Charity.
D)   working through an organizational assessment.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Unlike training,career development:

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A)   has a short-term focus.
B)   is initiated by employees.
C)   has a broad scope.
D)   benefits the organization.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Career development tools such as psychological testing,assessment centers,and performance appraisals are also used in:

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A)   retraining programs.
B)   employee selection.
C)   socialization.
D)   orientation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is most likely a benefit to organizations that offer tuition assistance programs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased production and profitability
B)   College recruitment opportunities
C)   Federal and state tax assistance
D)   Turnover reductionsE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following best explains why many managers do not participate in employee coaching?

Accepted Answer

A)   Managing too few workers
B)   Feeling inadequate for the task
C)   Tightening departmental budgets
D)   Experiencing burnout and job stressE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

All of the following are recommended activities for career advancement EXCEPT:

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A)   understanding business trends.
B)   balancing your work and family
C)   resolving problems at work.
D)   marketing yourself.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

A number of events and forces in the business environment have shaped the move in career development from corporate to individual responsibility,including:

Accepted Answer

A)   increasing stock option opportunities.
B)   the empowerment movement.
C)   global recruiting efforts.
D)   hiring increases.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is a self-assessment tool?

Accepted Answer

A)   Career workbooks
B)   Psychological testing
C)   Succession planning
D)   Performance appraisalsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

________ is a company-maintained record of employees' abilities,skills,knowledge,and education.

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The answer of ________ is a company-maintained record of employees'...

Question 11

A major self-assessment tool that permits employees to identify their strengths and weaknesses by answering written questions and completing written exercises is a:

Accepted Answer

A)   psychological test.
B)   performance appraisal.
C)   career workbook.
D)   aptitude assessment.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Mentoring programs:

Accepted Answer

A)   are popular but typically unsuccessful.
B)   are best when a formalized process.
C)   make a real difference in careers.
D)   develop during orientation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Career development-related information services include: a job posting system,skills inventories,career paths,and a career resource center.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Mergers,acquisitions,and downsizings have shifted the responsibility of career development from employees to employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Mentoring is one program commonly used in the ________ phase of career development.

Accepted Answer

A)   directing
B)   development
C)   allocating
D)   assessmentE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

A(n) ________ is a collection of career development materials.

Accepted Answer

A)   career path
B)   career workbook
C)   organizational assessment
D)   career resource centerE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Initial career development efforts focused on the individual.As the field advanced,it integrated career development into organizational needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Your text suggests that if an organization does not offer career development programs,employees should initiate their own career development by:

Accepted Answer

A)   creating their own personal mission statements.
B)   placing a priority on enhancement over advancement.
C)   applying for positions with competing firms.
D)   finding a subordinate to mentor and coach.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

A couple whose members both have occupational responsibilities and career issues at stake is referred to as a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A couple whose members both have occupational...

Question 20

An interest inventory is a self-assessment tool employees can use to prioritize their personal values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Developing Careers

A couple whose members both have occupational responsibilities and career issues at stake is referred to as a(n)________.

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Which of the following best explains why many managers do not participate in employee coaching?

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An interest inventory is a self-assessment tool employees can use to prioritize their personal values.

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Unlike training,career development:

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Career development tools such as psychological testing,assessment centers,and performance appraisals are also used in:

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The two-income family is becoming increasingly common.

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Career development-related information services include: a job posting system,skills inventories,career paths,and a career resource center.

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Your text suggests that if an organization does not offer career development programs,employees should initiate their own career development by:

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Which of the following is most likely a benefit to organizations that offer tuition assistance programs?

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All of the following are recommended activities for career advancement EXCEPT:

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A major self-assessment tool that permits employees to identify their strengths and weaknesses by answering written questions and completing written exercises is a:

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A(n) ________ is a collection of career development materials.

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Which of the following is a self-assessment tool?

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Mergers,acquisitions,and downsizings have shifted the responsibility of career development from employees to employers.

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Initial career development efforts focused on the individual.As the field advanced,it integrated career development into organizational needs.

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Mentoring is one program commonly used in the ________ phase of career development.

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A number of events and forces in the business environment have shaped the move in career development from corporate to individual responsibility,including:

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Kay is working with Charity to help Charity identify the type of career she wants and what steps to take to realize her goals.Kay and Charity are:

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________ is a company-maintained record of employees' abilities,skills,knowledge,and education.

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Mentoring programs:

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