Question 1

Discuss the ways an employer can effectively manage dismissals.

Accepted Answer

Managers can manage the dismissal of an

Question 2

According to research,effective mentors have the ability to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) maintain control of the relationship 
B) establish basic standards of performance 
C) steer employees into important projects 
D) teach employees how to complete tasks 
A) maintain control of the relationship 
B) establish basic standards of performance 
C) steer employees into important projects 
D) teach employees how to complete tasks

Question 3

What is job withdrawal? What are common causes for job withdrawal? What are potential solutions to job withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Job withdrawal refers to "actions intend

Question 4

Diminished employee engagement is most likely shown by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) poor attendance 
B) voluntary turnover 
C) mental withdrawal 
D) inadequate supervision 
A) poor attendance 
B) voluntary turnover 
C) mental withdrawal 
D) inadequate supervision

Question 5

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act,managers can be held personally liable for their supervisory actions in some situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss how and why careers today are different from those in the past.

Accepted Answer

People once viewed careers as a sort of

Question 7

An employee caught stealing from a cash register would most likely be dismissed on grounds of unsatisfactory performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which term refers to moving from one job in a firm to another with no change in salary or grade?

Accepted Answer

A) promotion 
B) turnover 
C) retention 
D) transfer 
A) promotion 
B) turnover 
C) retention 
D) transfer

Question 9

The lack of promotion opportunities is the primary reason that top-performing employees leave an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Unlike a traditional mentor,a mentor/sponsor is able to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) advocate for an employee's promotion 
B) guide employees into projects 
C) offer professional advice 
D) teach job skills 
A) advocate for an employee's promotion 
B) guide employees into projects 
C) offer professional advice 
D) teach job skills

Question 11

The 9-box matrix is used by firms to assess an employee's ________.

Accepted Answer

A) past performance 
B) job skills knowledge 
C) communication skills 
D) promotional potential 
A) past performance 
B) job skills knowledge 
C) communication skills 
D) promotional potential

Question 12

Which of the following would LEAST likely prevent an employee from experiencing reality shock?

Accepted Answer

A) being given simple tasks 
B) being assigned a mentor 
C) receiving realistic job expectations 
D) having challenging work assignments 
A) being given simple tasks 
B) being assigned a mentor 
C) receiving realistic job expectations 
D) having challenging work assignments

Question 13

Which of the following is the role of a manager in an employee's career development?

Accepted Answer

A) providing positive employee references 
B) identifying the main interests of employees 
C) providing monetary assistance for higher education 
D) linking performance appraisals to development plans 
A) providing positive employee references 
B) identifying the main interests of employees 
C) providing monetary assistance for higher education 
D) linking performance appraisals to development plans

Question 14

Outplacement counseling is a systematic process by which a former employee is trained and counseled in the techniques of securing a new job appropriate to his or her needs and talents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Research indicates that traditional mentoring is more effective for women than for men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which term refers to actions intended to place physical or psychological distance between employees and their work environments?

Accepted Answer

A) absenteeism 
B) job withdrawal 
C) employee retention 
D) voluntary turnover 
A) absenteeism 
B) job withdrawal 
C) employee retention 
D) voluntary turnover

Question 17

Wrongful discharge occurs when an employee's dismissal does not comply with the law or with the contractual agreement stated or implied by the firm via its employment application forms,employee manuals,or other promises.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How can organizations facilitate the career development needs of employees?

Accepted Answer

Most employers do not provide a wide ran

Question 19

The Self-Directed Search test helps people evaluate their occupational orientations and preferences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Why is traditional mentoring often less effective for women than men? How are some firms addressing this problem?

Accepted Answer

Studies suggest that traditional mentori

Discuss the ways an employer can effectively manage dismissals.

According to research,effective mentors have the ability to ________.

What is job withdrawal? What are common causes for job withdrawal? What are potential solutions to job withdrawal?

Diminished employee engagement is most likely shown by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act,managers can be held personally liable for their supervisory actions in some situations.

Discuss how and why careers today are different from those in the past.

An employee caught stealing from a cash register would most likely be dismissed on grounds of unsatisfactory performance.

Which term refers to moving from one job in a firm to another with no change in salary or grade?

The lack of promotion opportunities is the primary reason that top-performing employees leave an organization.

Unlike a traditional mentor,a mentor/sponsor is able to ________.

The 9-box matrix is used by firms to assess an employee's ________.

Which of the following would LEAST likely prevent an employee from experiencing reality shock?

Which of the following is the role of a manager in an employee's career development?

Outplacement counseling is a systematic process by which a former employee is trained and counseled in the techniques of securing a new job appropriate to his or her needs and talents.

Research indicates that traditional mentoring is more effective for women than for men.

Which term refers to actions intended to place physical or psychological distance between employees and their work environments?

Wrongful discharge occurs when an employee's dismissal does not comply with the law or with the contractual agreement stated or implied by the firm via its employment application forms,employee manuals,or other promises.

How can organizations facilitate the career development needs of employees?

The Self-Directed Search test helps people evaluate their occupational orientations and preferences.

Why is traditional mentoring often less effective for women than men? How are some firms addressing this problem?

Managing Human Resources Today

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and Talent Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Developing Compensation Plans

Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Maintaining Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Improving Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management

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Exam 9: Managing Careers

Discuss the ways an employer can effectively manage dismissals.

According to research,effective mentors have the ability to ________.

What is job withdrawal? What are common causes for job withdrawal? What are potential solutions to job withdrawal?

Diminished employee engagement is most likely shown by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act,managers can be held personally liable for their supervisory actions in some situations.

Discuss how and why careers today are different from those in the past.

An employee caught stealing from a cash register would most likely be dismissed on grounds of unsatisfactory performance.

Which term refers to moving from one job in a firm to another with no change in salary or grade?

The lack of promotion opportunities is the primary reason that top-performing employees leave an organization.

Unlike a traditional mentor,a mentor/sponsor is able to ________.

The 9-box matrix is used by firms to assess an employee's ________.

Which of the following would LEAST likely prevent an employee from experiencing reality shock?

Which of the following is the role of a manager in an employee's career development?

Outplacement counseling is a systematic process by which a former employee is trained and counseled in the techniques of securing a new job appropriate to his or her needs and talents.

Research indicates that traditional mentoring is more effective for women than for men.

Which term refers to actions intended to place physical or psychological distance between employees and their work environments?

Wrongful discharge occurs when an employee's dismissal does not comply with the law or with the contractual agreement stated or implied by the firm via its employment application forms,employee manuals,or other promises.

How can organizations facilitate the career development needs of employees?

The Self-Directed Search test helps people evaluate their occupational orientations and preferences.

Why is traditional mentoring often less effective for women than men? How are some firms addressing this problem?

Managing Human Resources Today

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and Talent Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Developing Compensation Plans

Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Maintaining Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Improving Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Filters