Question 1

Explain why individuals in today's work world need to think of themselves as CEOs of their own careers.

Accepted Answer

In the past, a career was often well-mapped out within an organization.There was no need for an individual to pay much attention to his or her career path as long as goals were being met along the way.
In today's boundaryless careers, there is no clear-cut map or path to the future.If you begin to get off course by making a poor choice or suffering a setback, there is no one to help you correct your course but yourself.
It is for that reason that individuals must think of their careers as a business and themselves as CEO of that business.They are in charge of their career's progress and course of action.As CEO, they need to guide their career and keep it on a track that is likely to reach the personal and professional goals they have set.

Question 2

It is best to try to cultivate a competitive advantage in job skills that are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) technical 
B) interpersonal 
C) scarce 
D) common 
A) technical 
B) interpersonal 
C) scarce 
D) common C

Question 3

What does the phrase "Play to your strengths" mean in terms of choosing a career path?

Accepted Answer

In choosing a career path, you should choose something that suits your skills, interests, and temperament.If you are a "people person," for example, you should pick an industry that values interpersonal skills.Similarly, if analysis is your forté, you should go into something like finance, law, or accounting.

Question 4

Being a skilled writer can give a person a competitive advantage in the job market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Today's job seekers identify quality child care as an important job benefit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A boundaryless career is a career in which an individual takes responsibility for his or her own career.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Studies in a variety of fields show that super-high achievers ________ than others.

Accepted Answer

A) have higher IQ scores 
B) work fewer hours 
C) work harder 
D) are more insecure 
A) have higher IQ scores 
B) work fewer hours 
C) work harder 
D) are more insecure

Question 8

Most jobs do not require interpersonal skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The best investment a person can make in his or her own future is to get a good education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The best way to define the term career is as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) series of tasks 
B) series of jobs or work positions over a period of a few years 
C) series of jobs or work positions over a period of a lifetime 
D) single lifelong job 
A) series of tasks 
B) series of jobs or work positions over a period of a few years 
C) series of jobs or work positions over a period of a lifetime 
D) single lifelong job

Question 11

In a traditional career development program, ________ were largely responsible for shaping and guiding career paths.

Accepted Answer

A) individuals 
B) companies 
C) family and friends 
D) professional counselors 
A) individuals 
B) companies 
C) family and friends 
D) professional counselors

Question 12

It is a good idea for people to think of their career as a business and themselves as ________ that business.

Accepted Answer

A) the CEO of 
B) an employee in 
C) a customer of 
D) a supervisor in 
A) the CEO of 
B) an employee in 
C) a customer of 
D) a supervisor in

Question 13

Changing jobs is a sign of a troubled career.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The secret to job success is identifying your competitive advantage and developing it to the fullest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which job might require the highest level of interpersonal skills?

Accepted Answer

A) electrician 
B) research scientist 
C) teacher 
D) fashion designer 
A) electrician 
B) research scientist 
C) teacher 
D) fashion designer

Question 17

It is a wise idea to cultivate job skills that are rare and useful in the marketplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following might be a competitive edge for a person applying for an accounting job?

Accepted Answer

A) exceptional writing skills 
B) exceptional problem-solving skills 
C) computer programming experience 
D) exceptional public speaking skills 
A) exceptional writing skills 
B) exceptional problem-solving skills 
C) computer programming experience 
D) exceptional public speaking skills

Question 19

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

Question 20

Most of today's college graduates are saying that their number one concern in a job is that it has the possibility for advancement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Explain why individuals in today's work world need to think of themselves as CEOs of their own careers.

It is best to try to cultivate a competitive advantage in job skills that are ________.

What does the phrase "Play to your strengths" mean in terms of choosing a career path?

Being a skilled writer can give a person a competitive advantage in the job market.

Today's job seekers identify quality child care as an important job benefit.

A boundaryless career is a career in which an individual takes responsibility for his or her own career.

Studies in a variety of fields show that super-high achievers ________ than others.

Most jobs do not require interpersonal skills.

The best investment a person can make in his or her own future is to get a good education.

The best way to define the term career is as a ________.

In a traditional career development program, ________ were largely responsible for shaping and guiding career paths.

It is a good idea for people to think of their career as a business and themselves as ________ that business.

Changing jobs is a sign of a troubled career.

The secret to job success is identifying your competitive advantage and developing it to the fullest.

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

Which job might require the highest level of interpersonal skills?

It is a wise idea to cultivate job skills that are rare and useful in the marketplace.

Which of the following might be a competitive edge for a person applying for an accounting job?

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.

Most of today's college graduates are saying that their number one concern in a job is that it has the possibility for advancement.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

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Exam 19: Appendix: Career Module

Explain why individuals in today's work world need to think of themselves as CEOs of their own careers.

It is best to try to cultivate a competitive advantage in job skills that are ________.

What does the phrase "Play to your strengths" mean in terms of choosing a career path?

Being a skilled writer can give a person a competitive advantage in the job market.

Today's job seekers identify quality child care as an important job benefit.

A boundaryless career is a career in which an individual takes responsibility for his or her own career.

Studies in a variety of fields show that super-high achievers ________ than others.

Most jobs do not require interpersonal skills.

The best investment a person can make in his or her own future is to get a good education.

The best way to define the term career is as a ________.

In a traditional career development program, ________ were largely responsible for shaping and guiding career paths.

It is a good idea for people to think of their career as a business and themselves as ________ that business.

Changing jobs is a sign of a troubled career.

The secret to job success is identifying your competitive advantage and developing it to the fullest.

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

Which job might require the highest level of interpersonal skills?

It is a wise idea to cultivate job skills that are rare and useful in the marketplace.

Which of the following might be a competitive edge for a person applying for an accounting job?

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.

Most of today's college graduates are saying that their number one concern in a job is that it has the possibility for advancement.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

Filters