Question 1

As companies become larger, the benefits of informal succession planning become greater.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Job sequencing allows women to interrupt their careers for family considerations without having a negative impact on their ultimate advancement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Encapsulated development occurs when a single work unit in an organization is used to pilot test new training programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why is succession planning important?

Accepted Answer

Succession planning is the process of id

Question 5

The HR department at Total Utilities is planning an internal career day which will feature workshops on various careers at Total Utilities, opportunities for work in the overseas locations of Total Utilities, and presentations by HR staff on training and development opportunities available at Total Utilities. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  individual-based career development. 
B)  organization-centered career planning. 
C)  career mapping. 
D)  training and development outsourcing. 
A)  individual-based career development. 
B)  organization-centered career planning. 
C)  career mapping. 
D)  training and development outsourcing.

Question 6

It is best for an organization to limit its intensive talent management efforts to its high-potential employees, to avoid resentment among the employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Succession planning should be done for all key jobs in the organization, even if they are low in the hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How do assistant positions work as a job-site development method?

Accepted Answer

Some firms create assistant positions, w

Question 9

Carmelo, the editor of a business department of a national news magazine, went through a sequence of jobs in the company before he achieved this position. He joined as a staff reporter, then got promoted to technology reporter, then to editor of the business department, and then to deputy managing editor before achieving his current position. This is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an example of a non-traditional career path. 
B)  the result of organization-centered career planning. 
C)  a demonstration of the cyclical nature of careers. 
D)  a series of career transitions. 
A)  an example of a non-traditional career path. 
B)  the result of organization-centered career planning. 
C)  a demonstration of the cyclical nature of careers. 
D)  a series of career transitions.

Question 10

Name and define the different views of careers.

Accepted Answer

Labels for several views of careers incl

Question 11

Josh is 32 years old. He worked for a financial organization for seven years after graduating with a bachelor's degree. He received three promotions during that period. Recently, he was fired by his employers and is now working part-time as a bartender while training as an X-ray technician. Josh is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  a career plateau. 
B)  a Protean career. 
C)  career sequencing. 
D)  a career transition. 
A)  a career plateau. 
B)  a Protean career. 
C)  career sequencing. 
D)  a career transition.

Question 12

Succession planning focuses both on emergency replacements for critical positions and making sure that other successors will be ready with some additional development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true about glass ceiling?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was pronounced among the Baby Boom generation, but is no longer a major factor in women's careers. 
B)  It allows women to strike a balance between their personal lives and their careers. 
C)  It is not an issue that can be addressed by HR policy because it results from the reality of women's family responsibilities early in their careers. 
D)  It has resulted in very few corporate office positions being held by women as compared to men. 
A)  It was pronounced among the Baby Boom generation, but is no longer a major factor in women's careers. 
B)  It allows women to strike a balance between their personal lives and their careers. 
C)  It is not an issue that can be addressed by HR policy because it results from the reality of women's family responsibilities early in their careers. 
D)  It has resulted in very few corporate office positions being held by women as compared to men.

Question 14

What are the ways in which organizations can manage the risks and rewards associated with talent management effectively?

Accepted Answer

Companies can reduce risks and increase

Question 15

What impact does development have on an individual's career?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employee is likely to acquire abilities to handle a variety of assignments that might not be required for his or her current position. 
B)  The employee's career goals will be subordinated to the organization's goals. 
C)  The individual's marketability at other organizations will be reduced due to employer-specific specialization. 
D)  The employee's ability to learn specific behaviors is likely to be compromised. 
A)  The employee is likely to acquire abilities to handle a variety of assignments that might not be required for his or her current position. 
B)  The employee's career goals will be subordinated to the organization's goals. 
C)  The individual's marketability at other organizations will be reduced due to employer-specific specialization. 
D)  The employee's ability to learn specific behaviors is likely to be compromised.

Question 16

The first step in the succession planning process is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  decide whether to "make" or to "buy" talent. 
B)  identify key employees and their anticipated retirement dates. 
C)  define the positions that are critical to the organization's strategy. 
D)  assess the capabilities of current employees. 
A)  decide whether to "make" or to "buy" talent. 
B)  identify key employees and their anticipated retirement dates. 
C)  define the positions that are critical to the organization's strategy. 
D)  assess the capabilities of current employees.

Question 17

The modeling process involves only straightforward imitation and copying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the most common reason managers fail after being promoted to management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of confidence 
B)  Poor time management 
C)  Poor teamwork with subordinates and peers 
D)  Inability to balance work and family demands 
A)  Lack of confidence 
B)  Poor time management 
C)  Poor teamwork with subordinates and peers 
D)  Inability to balance work and family demands

Question 19

Discuss the problems associated with focusing talent management efforts primarily on "high-potential" individuals?

Accepted Answer

Some organizations focus talent manageme

Question 20

How does succession planning differ from replacement planning?

Accepted Answer

Succession planning involves more than s

As companies become larger, the benefits of informal succession planning become greater.

Job sequencing allows women to interrupt their careers for family considerations without having a negative impact on their ultimate advancement.

Encapsulated development occurs when a single work unit in an organization is used to pilot test new training programs.

Why is succession planning important?

It is best for an organization to limit its intensive talent management efforts to its high-potential employees, to avoid resentment among the employees.

Succession planning should be done for all key jobs in the organization, even if they are low in the hierarchy.

How do assistant positions work as a job-site development method?

Name and define the different views of careers.

Succession planning focuses both on emergency replacements for critical positions and making sure that other successors will be ready with some additional development.

Which of the following statements is true about glass ceiling?

What are the ways in which organizations can manage the risks and rewards associated with talent management effectively?

What impact does development have on an individual's career?

The first step in the succession planning process is to:

The modeling process involves only straightforward imitation and copying.

What is the most common reason managers fail after being promoted to management?

Discuss the problems associated with focusing talent management efforts primarily on "high-potential" individuals?

How does succession planning differ from replacement planning?

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Exam 9: Talent, Careers, and Development

As companies become larger, the benefits of informal succession planning become greater.

Job sequencing allows women to interrupt their careers for family considerations without having a negative impact on their ultimate advancement.

Encapsulated development occurs when a single work unit in an organization is used to pilot test new training programs.

Why is succession planning important?

It is best for an organization to limit its intensive talent management efforts to its high-potential employees, to avoid resentment among the employees.

Succession planning should be done for all key jobs in the organization, even if they are low in the hierarchy.

How do assistant positions work as a job-site development method?

Name and define the different views of careers.

Succession planning focuses both on emergency replacements for critical positions and making sure that other successors will be ready with some additional development.

Which of the following statements is true about glass ceiling?

What are the ways in which organizations can manage the risks and rewards associated with talent management effectively?

What impact does development have on an individual's career?

The first step in the succession planning process is to:

The modeling process involves only straightforward imitation and copying.

What is the most common reason managers fail after being promoted to management?

Discuss the problems associated with focusing talent management efforts primarily on "high-potential" individuals?

How does succession planning differ from replacement planning?

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resources Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individualorganization Relations and Retention

Recruiting and Labor Markets

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Unionmanagement Relations

Filters