Question 1

The most important job characteristic in the opinion of today's recent college graduates is this.

Accepted Answer

A) job security 
B) benefits 
C) starting salary 
D) organizational culture 
A) job security 
B) benefits 
C) starting salary 
D) organizational culture

Question 2

What element proved lucky for entrepreneurs such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Paul Allen early in their careers?

Accepted Answer

A) They were interested in computers. 
B) They were born in the same time period. 
C) They went to the same college. 
D) They joined IBM early in their careers. 
A) They were interested in computers. 
B) They were born in the same time period. 
C) They went to the same college. 
D) They joined IBM early in their careers.

Question 3

A good career match means that the jobs you get are high paying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In a career, major accomplishments often require a person taking ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the path more traveled 
B) the path less traveled 
C) the straightest path 
D) a circuitous path 
A) the path more traveled 
B) the path less traveled 
C) the straightest path 
D) a circuitous path

Question 5

Many people in fields such as nursing, engineering, and accounting keep their skills up to date by taking formal courses and ________.

Accepted Answer

A) getting internships 
B) reading journals and attending conferences 
C) getting fellowships and scholarships 
D) going through training programs 
A) getting internships 
B) reading journals and attending conferences 
C) getting fellowships and scholarships 
D) going through training programs

Question 6

In the workplace, being a generalist is usually more desirable than being a specialist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In looking for possible jobs, a primary concern should be to pay attention to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) jobs that are in high-tech industries 
B) jobs that are in low-tech industries 
C) industries that have the highest compensation scale 
D) industries that are expanding rather than declining 
A) jobs that are in high-tech industries 
B) jobs that are in low-tech industries 
C) industries that have the highest compensation scale 
D) industries that are expanding rather than declining

Question 8

In today's business climate, this best describes the commitment a company makes with respect to an employee's full-time, full-benefit job.

Accepted Answer

A) It is a guaranteed lifetime job. 
B) It is a week-to-week arrangement. 
C) It is permanent but subject to change at any time. 
D) There is no commitment on the part of the company or the employee. 
A) It is a guaranteed lifetime job. 
B) It is a week-to-week arrangement. 
C) It is permanent but subject to change at any time. 
D) There is no commitment on the part of the company or the employee.

Question 9

Which of the following jobs would be least likely to require thousands of hours of practice and experience?

Accepted Answer

A) scientist 
B) musician 
C) tennis player 
D) entrepreneur 
A) scientist 
B) musician 
C) tennis player 
D) entrepreneur

Question 10

Studies of highly successful people show that they all did this in one way or another.

Accepted Answer

A) had enormous natural ability 
B) put in 10,000 hours of practice, training, and experience 
C) worked in lowly jobs as teenagers, learning humility 
D) relied on family 
A) had enormous natural ability 
B) put in 10,000 hours of practice, training, and experience 
C) worked in lowly jobs as teenagers, learning humility 
D) relied on family

Question 11

Which of the following is a job that would allow a person who is a poor writer and speaker to excel?

Accepted Answer

A) engineer 
B) lawyer 
C) basketball coach 
D) advertising executive 
A) engineer 
B) lawyer 
C) basketball coach 
D) advertising executive

Question 12

An unskilled laborer has ________ a software designer.

Accepted Answer

A) no real career when compared to 
B) just as much of a career as 
C) more of a career when compared to 
D) a much shorter career than 
A) no real career when compared to 
B) just as much of a career as 
C) more of a career when compared to 
D) a much shorter career than

Question 13

Job location ranked second in job priorities for today's job seekers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The key to being a super high achiever is usually some unique talent or ability that no one else has.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Traditional career development in which an individual advances through the ranks of a single organization is more popular than ever.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Even the prepared person cannot take advantage of luck unless he or she ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is highly intelligent 
B) can take action when opportunity knocks 
C) can convince others to join his or her effort 
D) puts in 16-hour days 
A) is highly intelligent 
B) can take action when opportunity knocks 
C) can convince others to join his or her effort 
D) puts in 16-hour days

Question 17

An advantage of an online networking community such as LinkedIn is that you can search for people according to their ________.

Accepted Answer

A) skills, experience, and interests 
B) personality and temperament 
C) reputation within the industry 
D) organizational performance reviews 
A) skills, experience, and interests 
B) personality and temperament 
C) reputation within the industry 
D) organizational performance reviews

Question 18

All a job seeker needs in a tight job market is a single competitive advantage to get a good job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the past, career development was usually confined to advancement within a single organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Trying to "protect" your career from outside harm is probably a silly idea because there is no way to protect against changes in the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The most important job characteristic in the opinion of today's recent college graduates is this.

What element proved lucky for entrepreneurs such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Paul Allen early in their careers?

A good career match means that the jobs you get are high paying.

In a career, major accomplishments often require a person taking ________.

Many people in fields such as nursing, engineering, and accounting keep their skills up to date by taking formal courses and ________.

In the workplace, being a generalist is usually more desirable than being a specialist.

In looking for possible jobs, a primary concern should be to pay attention to the ________.

In today's business climate, this best describes the commitment a company makes with respect to an employee's full-time, full-benefit job.

Which of the following jobs would be least likely to require thousands of hours of practice and experience?

Studies of highly successful people show that they all did this in one way or another.

Which of the following is a job that would allow a person who is a poor writer and speaker to excel?

An unskilled laborer has ________ a software designer.

Job location ranked second in job priorities for today's job seekers.

The key to being a super high achiever is usually some unique talent or ability that no one else has.

Traditional career development in which an individual advances through the ranks of a single organization is more popular than ever.

Even the prepared person cannot take advantage of luck unless he or she ________.

An advantage of an online networking community such as LinkedIn is that you can search for people according to their ________.

All a job seeker needs in a tight job market is a single competitive advantage to get a good job.

In the past, career development was usually confined to advancement within a single organization.

Trying to "protect" your career from outside harm is probably a silly idea because there is no way to protect against changes in the environment.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organization Structure

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

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Exam 19: Entrepreneurship Module

The most important job characteristic in the opinion of today's recent college graduates is this.

What element proved lucky for entrepreneurs such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Paul Allen early in their careers?

A good career match means that the jobs you get are high paying.

In a career, major accomplishments often require a person taking ________.

Many people in fields such as nursing, engineering, and accounting keep their skills up to date by taking formal courses and ________.

In the workplace, being a generalist is usually more desirable than being a specialist.

In looking for possible jobs, a primary concern should be to pay attention to the ________.

In today's business climate, this best describes the commitment a company makes with respect to an employee's full-time, full-benefit job.

Which of the following jobs would be least likely to require thousands of hours of practice and experience?

Studies of highly successful people show that they all did this in one way or another.

Which of the following is a job that would allow a person who is a poor writer and speaker to excel?

An unskilled laborer has ________ a software designer.

Job location ranked second in job priorities for today's job seekers.

The key to being a super high achiever is usually some unique talent or ability that no one else has.

Traditional career development in which an individual advances through the ranks of a single organization is more popular than ever.

Even the prepared person cannot take advantage of luck unless he or she ________.

An advantage of an online networking community such as LinkedIn is that you can search for people according to their ________.

All a job seeker needs in a tight job market is a single competitive advantage to get a good job.

In the past, career development was usually confined to advancement within a single organization.

Trying to "protect" your career from outside harm is probably a silly idea because there is no way to protect against changes in the environment.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organization Structure

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

History Module

Quantitative Module

Career Module

Filters