Question 1

How might a job applicant position him- or herself to benefit from changes that occur in the environment?

Accepted Answer

A) have highly specific job skills 
B) have both general and specific job skills 
C) have general job skills only 
D) work on interpersonal skills rather than job skills 
A) have highly specific job skills 
B) have both general and specific job skills 
C) have general job skills only 
D) work on interpersonal skills rather than job skills

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

Which statement best summarizes the relationship between success and luck?

Accepted Answer

A) All successes depend partly on luck. 
B) Most successes depend totally on luck. 
C) Success has nothing to do with luck. 
D) Luck seldom has anything to do with success. 
A) All successes depend partly on luck. 
B) Most successes depend totally on luck. 
C) Success has nothing to do with luck. 
D) Luck seldom has anything to do with success.

Question 6

A ________ is an edge that makes a person attractive to employers in a job market.

Accepted Answer

A) job requirement 
B) qualification 
C) job skill 
D) competitive advantage 
A) job requirement 
B) qualification 
C) job skill 
D) competitive advantage

Question 7

Internet networking groups such as LinkedIn can provide valuable contacts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An individual with a college degree earns ________ than a person without a college degree.

Accepted Answer

A) over $20,000 more per year 
B) over $800,000 more per year 
C) almost $28,000 more per year 
D) no more 
A) over $20,000 more per year 
B) over $800,000 more per year 
C) almost $28,000 more per year 
D) no more

Question 9

One reason NOT to change jobs is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) add new people to your network 
B) keep your skills fresh 
C) raise your income 
D) keep your job tasks challenging and interesting 
A) add new people to your network 
B) keep your skills fresh 
C) raise your income 
D) keep your job tasks challenging and interesting

Question 10

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 11

An important goal for a career is that it leads to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) status and prestige 
B) financial security 
C) the life a person wants to have 
D) both status and financial rewards 
A) status and prestige 
B) financial security 
C) the life a person wants to have 
D) both status and financial rewards

Question 12

To extend the reach of their networks, people should do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) take networking classes 
B) go to college alumni functions 
C) attend conferences 
D) joining virtual business communities 
A) take networking classes 
B) go to college alumni functions 
C) attend conferences 
D) joining virtual business communities

Question 13

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 14

Luck has nothing to do with success in the business world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain how networking helps people accomplish career goals.

Accepted Answer

Networking, or cultivating relationships

Question 16

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 17

Describe how to take advantage of the luck that you have.

Accepted Answer

There is no way to control the luck-or l

Question 18

Explain why it is better to be a specialist than a generalist in the work world.

Accepted Answer

In school, it pays to be a generalist be

Question 19

Though many people think that "whom you know" is important for getting jobs, having connections is highly overrated as a way to advance one's career.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

How might a job applicant position him- or herself to benefit from changes that occur in the environment?

An unskilled laborer has ________ a software designer.

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

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

Which statement best summarizes the relationship between success and luck?

A ________ is an edge that makes a person attractive to employers in a job market.

Internet networking groups such as LinkedIn can provide valuable contacts.

An individual with a college degree earns ________ than a person without a college degree.

One reason NOT to change jobs is to ________.

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

An important goal for a career is that it leads to ________.

To extend the reach of their networks, people should do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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

Luck has nothing to do with success in the business world.

Explain how networking helps people accomplish career goals.

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

Describe how to take advantage of the luck that you have.

Explain why it is better to be a specialist than a generalist in the work world.

Though many people think that "whom you know" is important for getting jobs, having connections is highly overrated as a way to advance one's career.

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

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

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Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

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Exam 19: Appendix: Career Module

How might a job applicant position him- or herself to benefit from changes that occur in the environment?

An unskilled laborer has ________ a software designer.

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

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

Which statement best summarizes the relationship between success and luck?

A ________ is an edge that makes a person attractive to employers in a job market.

Internet networking groups such as LinkedIn can provide valuable contacts.

An individual with a college degree earns ________ than a person without a college degree.

One reason NOT to change jobs is to ________.

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

An important goal for a career is that it leads to ________.

To extend the reach of their networks, people should do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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

Luck has nothing to do with success in the business world.

Explain how networking helps people accomplish career goals.

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

Describe how to take advantage of the luck that you have.

Explain why it is better to be a specialist than a generalist in the work world.

Though many people think that "whom you know" is important for getting jobs, having connections is highly overrated as a way to advance one's career.

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

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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