Question 1

A hiring emphasis on person-organization fit focuses on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  whether the applicant's values match the values of the organization 
B)  whether the applicant's skills match the job description 
C)  whether the applicant has strong personal references 
D)  whether the applicant graduated from the appropriate university 
A)  whether the applicant's values match the values of the organization 
B)  whether the applicant's skills match the job description 
C)  whether the applicant has strong personal references 
D)  whether the applicant graduated from the appropriate university

Question 2

Which of the following do college students generally consider as a characteristic of "a real job"?

Accepted Answer

A)  work that pays well but is seasonal 
B)  work that uses their education 
C)  work that is paid in cash (e.g., providing lawn services) 
D)  work that is regularly scheduled but voluntary 
A)  work that pays well but is seasonal 
B)  work that uses their education 
C)  work that is paid in cash (e.g., providing lawn services) 
D)  work that is regularly scheduled but voluntary

Question 3

A hiring emphasis on person-job fit focuses on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  whether the applicant's values match the values of the organization 
B)  whether the applicant's skills match the job description 
C)  whether the applicant has strong personal references 
D)  whether the applicant graduated from the appropriate university 
A)  whether the applicant's values match the values of the organization 
B)  whether the applicant's skills match the job description 
C)  whether the applicant has strong personal references 
D)  whether the applicant graduated from the appropriate university

Question 4

Employers in the United States may legally ask job applicants about their religion and marital status but not about their racial or ethnic background.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Working class parents can often send mixed messages to their children by encouraging them toward upward mobility while at the same time

Accepted Answer

A)  criticizing such jobs as being less honorable and admirable than physical labor. 
B)  criticizing school systems for not preparing them for the work force. 
C)  encouraging them to pursue careers leading to higher paying jobs. 
D)  encouraging them to pursue education that will lead more opportunity. 
A)  criticizing such jobs as being less honorable and admirable than physical labor. 
B)  criticizing school systems for not preparing them for the work force. 
C)  encouraging them to pursue careers leading to higher paying jobs. 
D)  encouraging them to pursue education that will lead more opportunity.

Question 6

Family interactions can perform anticipatory role socialization without also performing anticipatory organizational socialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Label and define at least three sources for job leads.

Accepted Answer

1. Online Job Boards: Websites like Inde

Question 8

Explain two similarities and two differences between anticipatory role socialization and anticipatory organizational socialization.

Accepted Answer

Anticipatory role socialization and anti

Question 9

Explain person-organization fit. Then, explain an advantage and disadvantage for organizations when most of their members have strong person-organization fit.

Accepted Answer

Person-organization fit refers to the co

Question 10

Which of the following is a part of anticipatory role socialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  job interviews that lead to selecting organizations for careers 
B)  using sources including weak links to find job leads 
C)  the way media stereotypes may influence occupational choices 
D)  writing cover letters and resumes to gain job interviews 
A)  job interviews that lead to selecting organizations for careers 
B)  using sources including weak links to find job leads 
C)  the way media stereotypes may influence occupational choices 
D)  writing cover letters and resumes to gain job interviews

Question 11

Educational systems should encourage students to achieve and pursue careers of their choices. This sometimes does not happen because

Accepted Answer

A)  educational systems provide too many options for students. 
B)  men and women choose majors for different reasons. 
C)  men and women have different role models while in school. 
D)  educational systems reinforce economic and social class stereotypes. 
A)  educational systems provide too many options for students. 
B)  men and women choose majors for different reasons. 
C)  men and women have different role models while in school. 
D)  educational systems reinforce economic and social class stereotypes.

Question 12

Which of the following is not a way that peers often influence each other's career choices?

Accepted Answer

A)  by letting each other know what they are good at 
B)  by working with them during class projects 
C)  by discussing the positive and negative aspects of their work experiences 
D)  by evaluating a potential career someone else is considering 
A)  by letting each other know what they are good at 
B)  by working with them during class projects 
C)  by discussing the positive and negative aspects of their work experiences 
D)  by evaluating a potential career someone else is considering

Question 13

Nonverbal immediacy is associated with positive outcomes in job interviews. Which of the following is an example of nonverbal immediacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  wearing the appropriate attire depending on the formality of the organization 
B)  arriving early for the interview so the person does not have to wait 
C)  leaning toward the interviewer and nodding in response to conversation 
D)  doing research on the organization prior to the interview 
A)  wearing the appropriate attire depending on the formality of the organization 
B)  arriving early for the interview so the person does not have to wait 
C)  leaning toward the interviewer and nodding in response to conversation 
D)  doing research on the organization prior to the interview

Question 14

Anticipatory socialization messages for volunteer work likely originate from different sources than anticipatory socialization messages about paid career-related work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not a common problem with media portrayals of work?

Accepted Answer

A)  They overrepresent certain careers compared to the work force. 
B)  They reinforce certain occupational stereotypes related to gender or race. 
C)  They expose people to a variety of occupations they might not have known about. 
D)  They present unrealistic depictions of many work places. 
A)  They overrepresent certain careers compared to the work force. 
B)  They reinforce certain occupational stereotypes related to gender or race. 
C)  They expose people to a variety of occupations they might not have known about. 
D)  They present unrealistic depictions of many work places.

Question 16

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of a realistic job preview.

Accepted Answer

A realistic job preview (RJP) is a tool

A hiring emphasis on person-organization fit focuses on which of the following?

Which of the following do college students generally consider as a characteristic of "a real job"?

A hiring emphasis on person-job fit focuses on which of the following?

Employers in the United States may legally ask job applicants about their religion and marital status but not about their racial or ethnic background.

Working class parents can often send mixed messages to their children by encouraging them toward upward mobility while at the same time

Family interactions can perform anticipatory role socialization without also performing anticipatory organizational socialization.

Label and define at least three sources for job leads.

Explain two similarities and two differences between anticipatory role socialization and anticipatory organizational socialization.

Explain person-organization fit. Then, explain an advantage and disadvantage for organizations when most of their members have strong person-organization fit.

Which of the following is a part of anticipatory role socialization?

Educational systems should encourage students to achieve and pursue careers of their choices. This sometimes does not happen because

Which of the following is not a way that peers often influence each other's career choices?

Nonverbal immediacy is associated with positive outcomes in job interviews. Which of the following is an example of nonverbal immediacy?

Anticipatory socialization messages for volunteer work likely originate from different sources than anticipatory socialization messages about paid career-related work.

Which of the following is not a common problem with media portrayals of work?

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of a realistic job preview.

Introduction

Communication and Organizational Encounter

Communication and Management Theory

Communication Channels and Structures

Communication and Organizational Culture

Communication With Organizational Members

Communication and Leadership

Communication and Decision-Making

Communication and Conflict

Communication, Power, and Resistance

Communication and Work-Nonwork Issues

Communication and the Changing Work Environment: Technology, Diversity, and Globalization

Communication During Career and Organizational Transitions

Communication During Organizational Exit

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Exam 2: Communication and Anticipatory Socialization

A hiring emphasis on person-organization fit focuses on which of the following?

Which of the following do college students generally consider as a characteristic of "a real job"?

A hiring emphasis on person-job fit focuses on which of the following?

Employers in the United States may legally ask job applicants about their religion and marital status but not about their racial or ethnic background.

Working class parents can often send mixed messages to their children by encouraging them toward upward mobility while at the same time

Family interactions can perform anticipatory role socialization without also performing anticipatory organizational socialization.

Label and define at least three sources for job leads.

Explain two similarities and two differences between anticipatory role socialization and anticipatory organizational socialization.

Explain person-organization fit. Then, explain an advantage and disadvantage for organizations when most of their members have strong person-organization fit.

Which of the following is a part of anticipatory role socialization?

Educational systems should encourage students to achieve and pursue careers of their choices. This sometimes does not happen because

Which of the following is not a way that peers often influence each other's career choices?

Nonverbal immediacy is associated with positive outcomes in job interviews. Which of the following is an example of nonverbal immediacy?

Anticipatory socialization messages for volunteer work likely originate from different sources than anticipatory socialization messages about paid career-related work.

Which of the following is not a common problem with media portrayals of work?

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of a realistic job preview.

Introduction

Communication and Organizational Encounter

Communication and Management Theory

Communication Channels and Structures

Communication and Organizational Culture

Communication With Organizational Members

Communication and Leadership

Communication and Decision-Making

Communication and Conflict

Communication, Power, and Resistance

Communication and Work-Nonwork Issues

Communication and the Changing Work Environment: Technology, Diversity, and Globalization

Communication During Career and Organizational Transitions

Communication During Organizational Exit

Filters