Question 1

Following the age-fifty transition is a fairly stable period in people's careers. During this time, _____.

Accepted Answer

A) most people continue to grow in their careers 
B) most people begin to plan seriously for withdrawing from their careers 
C) employees begin to face work-home conflicts 
D) employees depend on their mentors 
A) most people continue to grow in their careers 
B) most people begin to plan seriously for withdrawing from their careers 
C) employees begin to face work-home conflicts 
D) employees depend on their mentors B

Question 2

Differentiate between project allegiance and corporate allegiance.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Project allegiance means that both individuals and organizations are committed to the successful completion of projects. The firm's gain is the project outcome; the individual's gain is experience and shared success. Upon project completion, the project team breaks up as individuals move on to new projects. Under the old paradigm, corporate allegiance was paramount, not project allegiance. The needs of projects were overshadowed by corporate policies and procedures. Work groups were long term, and keeping the group together was often a more important goal than project completion. Please see the section "Occupational and Organizational Choice Decisions" for more information.

Question 3

According to the career stage model, during the establishment stage, newcomers are required to negotiate effective psychological contracts at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In the context of phases in mentoring relationships, which of the following is the phase that comes after a successful separation phase?

Accepted Answer

A) The cultivation phase 
B) The independence phase 
C) The redefinition phase 
D) The initiation phase 
A) The cultivation phase 
B) The independence phase 
C) The redefinition phase 
D) The initiation phase

Question 5

According to the career stage model, the transition from school to work is a characteristic of the advancement stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When psychological contracts are broken or breached, employees experience negative emotional reactions that can lead to:

Accepted Answer

A) increased whistle-blowing instances. 
B) lower turnover intentions. 
C) loss of trust. 
D) lower rate of absenteeism. 
A) increased whistle-blowing instances. 
B) lower turnover intentions. 
C) loss of trust. 
D) lower rate of absenteeism.

Question 7

Harold is a sales manager associated with TickTock Watches for the past thirty-five years; he was instrumental in the company's success. As an attempt to dissuade Harold from complete cessation of work, the management of TickTock Watches provided Harold with reduced working hours and offered him the role of a mentor. In this scenario, the arrangement offered to Harold by TickTock Watches is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) phased retirement 
B) early retirement 
C) bridge retirement 
D) voluntary retirement 
A) phased retirement 
B) early retirement 
C) bridge retirement 
D) voluntary retirement

Question 8

In the context of the new career paradigm, occupational excellence means:

Accepted Answer

A) both individuals and organizations are committed to the successful completion of projects. 
B) continuously honing skills that can be marketed across organizations. 
C) power flows down to business units and in turn to employees. 
D) project goals are subordinated to corporate policy and organizational constraints. 
A) both individuals and organizations are committed to the successful completion of projects. 
B) continuously honing skills that can be marketed across organizations. 
C) power flows down to business units and in turn to employees. 
D) project goals are subordinated to corporate policy and organizational constraints.

Question 9

According to the career stage model, during the _____, individuals can make a contribution by sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience with others.

Accepted Answer

A) maintenance stage 
B) establishment stage 
C) advancement stage 
D) withdrawal stage 
A) maintenance stage 
B) establishment stage 
C) advancement stage 
D) withdrawal stage

Question 10

Explain the advantages of providing realistic job previews to job candidates.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Giving potential empl

Question 11

Briefly discuss the differences between the new and old career paradigms.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The time of the fast

Question 12

The _____ is the first stage of a person's career in which the person learns a job and begins to fit into an organization and occupation.

Accepted Answer

A) establishment stage 
B) withdrawal stage 
C) advancement stage 
D) maintenance stage 
A) establishment stage 
B) withdrawal stage 
C) advancement stage 
D) maintenance stage

Question 13

Differentiate between organizational empowerment and the old top-down approach.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Organizational empowe

Question 14

In the context of the new career paradigm, discrete exchange:

Accepted Answer

A) occurs when an organization gains productivity while a person gains work experience. 
B) means continuously honing skills that can be marketed across organizations. 
C) means that power flows down to business units and in turn to employees. 
D) occurs when employees become less committed to an organization. 
A) occurs when an organization gains productivity while a person gains work experience. 
B) means continuously honing skills that can be marketed across organizations. 
C) means that power flows down to business units and in turn to employees. 
D) occurs when employees become less committed to an organization.

Question 15

One of the important attributes that a person should possess if he or she wants to climb the corporate ladder in the present age is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive dissonance 
B) emotional intelligence 
C) the one-employer focus 
D) corporate allegiance 
A) cognitive dissonance 
B) emotional intelligence 
C) the one-employer focus 
D) corporate allegiance

Question 16

Occupational excellence means continually honing skills that can be marketed across organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the context of realistic job preview (RJP), when candidates are given both positive and negative information, they:

Accepted Answer

A) make more effective job choices. 
B) have low job satisfaction. 
C) tend to have unrealistic expectations. 
D) are more likely to turn down a job offer. 
A) make more effective job choices. 
B) have low job satisfaction. 
C) tend to have unrealistic expectations. 
D) are more likely to turn down a job offer.

Question 18

SeanSoft, a global digital media company, provides realistic job previews (RJPs)on its website through videos. The videos display the nature of work at the company and the organizational culture. The videos include footage of employees describing their challenges at work and the skills required to meet the organization's expectations. Given the scenario, it is likely that the job candidates who receive the company's RJP will:

Accepted Answer

A) face uncertainty about their job roles. 
B) have lesser ability to cope with job demands. 
C) have unrealistic job expectations. 
D) view the company as honest. 
A) face uncertainty about their job roles. 
B) have lesser ability to cope with job demands. 
C) have unrealistic job expectations. 
D) view the company as honest.

Question 19

Briefly explain the term career lattice.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Career lattice is an

Question 20

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits:

Accepted Answer

A) discrimination against workers under twenty years of age. 
B) discrimination against workers under thirty years of age. 
C) discrimination against new entrants. 
D) discrimination against older workers. 
A) discrimination against workers under twenty years of age. 
B) discrimination against workers under thirty years of age. 
C) discrimination against new entrants. 
D) discrimination against older workers.

Following the age-fifty transition is a fairly stable period in people's careers. During this time, _____.

Differentiate between project allegiance and corporate allegiance.

According to the career stage model, during the establishment stage, newcomers are required to negotiate effective psychological contracts at work.

In the context of phases in mentoring relationships, which of the following is the phase that comes after a successful separation phase?

According to the career stage model, the transition from school to work is a characteristic of the advancement stage.

When psychological contracts are broken or breached, employees experience negative emotional reactions that can lead to:

In the context of the new career paradigm, occupational excellence means:

According to the career stage model, during the _____, individuals can make a contribution by sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience with others.

Explain the advantages of providing realistic job previews to job candidates.

Briefly discuss the differences between the new and old career paradigms.

The _____ is the first stage of a person's career in which the person learns a job and begins to fit into an organization and occupation.

Differentiate between organizational empowerment and the old top-down approach.

In the context of the new career paradigm, discrete exchange:

One of the important attributes that a person should possess if he or she wants to climb the corporate ladder in the present age is _____.

Occupational excellence means continually honing skills that can be marketed across organizations.

In the context of realistic job preview (RJP), when candidates are given both positive and negative information, they:

Briefly explain the term career lattice.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits:

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Managing Change

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Exam 17: Career Management

Following the age-fifty transition is a fairly stable period in people's careers. During this time, _____.

Differentiate between project allegiance and corporate allegiance.

According to the career stage model, during the establishment stage, newcomers are required to negotiate effective psychological contracts at work.

In the context of phases in mentoring relationships, which of the following is the phase that comes after a successful separation phase?

According to the career stage model, the transition from school to work is a characteristic of the advancement stage.

When psychological contracts are broken or breached, employees experience negative emotional reactions that can lead to:

In the context of the new career paradigm, occupational excellence means:

According to the career stage model, during the _____, individuals can make a contribution by sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience with others.

Explain the advantages of providing realistic job previews to job candidates.

Briefly discuss the differences between the new and old career paradigms.

The _____ is the first stage of a person's career in which the person learns a job and begins to fit into an organization and occupation.

Differentiate between organizational empowerment and the old top-down approach.

In the context of the new career paradigm, discrete exchange:

One of the important attributes that a person should possess if he or she wants to climb the corporate ladder in the present age is _____.

Occupational excellence means continually honing skills that can be marketed across organizations.

In the context of realistic job preview (RJP), when candidates are given both positive and negative information, they:

Briefly explain the term career lattice.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits:

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Managing Change

Filters