Question 1

All of the following involve employees moving out of the organization EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  layoffs. 
B)  retirements. 
C)  resignations. 
D)  demotions. 
A)  layoffs. 
B)  retirements. 
C)  resignations. 
D)  demotions.

Question 2

Which of the following is a fact about older workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  They function well if constantly interrupted. 
B)  Their costs of health care are lower than younger,married workers with children. 
C)  They do not get along well with other employees. 
D)  They are inflexible about the types of work they will perform. 
A)  They function well if constantly interrupted. 
B)  Their costs of health care are lower than younger,married workers with children. 
C)  They do not get along well with other employees. 
D)  They are inflexible about the types of work they will perform.

Question 3

This allows for differences in the number of distinct stages through which an individual must pass:

Accepted Answer

A)  a blended life course. 
B)  a satisfying job. 
C)  a good relationship with the boss. 
D)  making higher than expected income. 
A)  a blended life course. 
B)  a satisfying job. 
C)  a good relationship with the boss. 
D)  making higher than expected income.

Question 4

Evidence now indicates that the older people are,the more control they feel over:

Accepted Answer

A)  health. 
B)  children. 
C)  sex. 
D)  finances. 
A)  health. 
B)  children. 
C)  sex. 
D)  finances.

Question 5

Which type of quitter plans in advance to quit at a specific time in the future,such as at age 60?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forward-looking 
B)  Conditional 
C)  Organized 
D)  Preplanned 
A)  Forward-looking 
B)  Conditional 
C)  Organized 
D)  Preplanned

Question 6

Organizational entry refers to the mutual adaptation of the new employee and the new employer to one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The percentage of the workforce aged 55 and older is predicted to sharply decline from 2000-2020.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Research indicates that individuals who have been bypassed for promotion often feel they have not been treated fairly,their commitment decreases,and their absenteeism increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are some of the challenges faced by dual-career couples?

Accepted Answer

Dual-career couples face the problems of

Question 10

List some of the features that characterize boundaryless careers.

Accepted Answer

1)Portable knowledge,skills,and abilitie

Question 11

Describe an instance of discrimination that could occur before being hired.

Accepted Answer

Discrimination by wo

Question 12

Which of the following statements about demotions is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many managers prefer to demote employees rather than discharge them or move them laterally. 
B)  They occur frequently because they tend to be accompanied by problems of employee apathy. 
C)  Employee demotions within a firm usually involve a cut in pay,status,privilege,or opportunity. 
D)  In 98 percent of the cases,demotion is mutually satisfactory to the organization and to the affected employee. 
A)  Many managers prefer to demote employees rather than discharge them or move them laterally. 
B)  They occur frequently because they tend to be accompanied by problems of employee apathy. 
C)  Employee demotions within a firm usually involve a cut in pay,status,privilege,or opportunity. 
D)  In 98 percent of the cases,demotion is mutually satisfactory to the organization and to the affected employee.

Question 13

The average cost of relocating a home-owning current employee now exceeds $76,000,but the costs for renters and home-owning new hires are much higher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A ________ is the point additional upward career progression is unlikely.

Accepted Answer

A)  promotion to senior management 
B)  career plateau 
C)  opportunity to increase their salaries 
D)  demotion to entry-level 
A)  promotion to senior management 
B)  career plateau 
C)  opportunity to increase their salaries 
D)  demotion to entry-level

Question 15

What is the intention of early retirement programs?

Accepted Answer

To provide incentive

Question 16

An important psychological need at _____ is to build something lasting,something that will be a permanent contribution to the organization or profession.

Accepted Answer

A)  orientation 
B)  performance review time 
C)  midcareer 
D)  college graduation 
A)  orientation 
B)  performance review time 
C)  midcareer 
D)  college graduation

Question 17

From the organization's point of view,there are four broad types of internal moves: up,down,in,and out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_____ quitters rationally evaluate alternative jobs and are relatively free of strong negative emotions toward their former employers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Comparison 
B)  Impulsive 
C)  Preplanned 
D)  Conditional 
A)  Comparison 
B)  Impulsive 
C)  Preplanned 
D)  Conditional

Question 19

Among baby boomers,10 percent say they plan to do at least some work after they "retire."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Research has shown that it costs more to prepare older workers for a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

All of the following involve employees moving out of the organization EXCEPT:

Which of the following is a fact about older workers?

This allows for differences in the number of distinct stages through which an individual must pass:

Evidence now indicates that the older people are,the more control they feel over:

Which type of quitter plans in advance to quit at a specific time in the future,such as at age 60?

Organizational entry refers to the mutual adaptation of the new employee and the new employer to one another.

The percentage of the workforce aged 55 and older is predicted to sharply decline from 2000-2020.

Research indicates that individuals who have been bypassed for promotion often feel they have not been treated fairly,their commitment decreases,and their absenteeism increases.

What are some of the challenges faced by dual-career couples?

List some of the features that characterize boundaryless careers.

Describe an instance of discrimination that could occur before being hired.

Which of the following statements about demotions is true?

The average cost of relocating a home-owning current employee now exceeds $76,000,but the costs for renters and home-owning new hires are much higher.

A ________ is the point additional upward career progression is unlikely.

What is the intention of early retirement programs?

An important psychological need at _____ is to build something lasting,something that will be a permanent contribution to the organization or profession.

From the organization's point of view,there are four broad types of internal moves: up,down,in,and out.

_____ quitters rationally evaluate alternative jobs and are relatively free of strong negative emotions toward their former employers.

Among baby boomers,10 percent say they plan to do at least some work after they "retire."

Research has shown that it costs more to prepare older workers for a job.

Human Resources in a Globally Competitive Business Environment

Workforce Analytics: The Financial Impact of HRM Activities

The Legal Context of Employment Decisions

Diversity at Work

Planning for People

Recruiting

Staffing

Training and On-Boarding

Performance Management

Pay and Incentive Systems

Indirect Compensation: Employee Benefit Plans

Union Representation and Collective Bargaining

Procedural Justice and Ethics in Employee Relations

Safety, Health, and Employee Assistance Programs

International Dimensions of Human Resource Management

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Exam 10: Managing Careers

All of the following involve employees moving out of the organization EXCEPT:

Which of the following is a fact about older workers?

This allows for differences in the number of distinct stages through which an individual must pass:

Evidence now indicates that the older people are,the more control they feel over:

Which type of quitter plans in advance to quit at a specific time in the future,such as at age 60?

Organizational entry refers to the mutual adaptation of the new employee and the new employer to one another.

The percentage of the workforce aged 55 and older is predicted to sharply decline from 2000-2020.

Research indicates that individuals who have been bypassed for promotion often feel they have not been treated fairly,their commitment decreases,and their absenteeism increases.

What are some of the challenges faced by dual-career couples?

List some of the features that characterize boundaryless careers.

Describe an instance of discrimination that could occur before being hired.

Which of the following statements about demotions is true?

The average cost of relocating a home-owning current employee now exceeds $76,000,but the costs for renters and home-owning new hires are much higher.

A ________ is the point additional upward career progression is unlikely.

What is the intention of early retirement programs?

An important psychological need at _____ is to build something lasting,something that will be a permanent contribution to the organization or profession.

From the organization's point of view,there are four broad types of internal moves: up,down,in,and out.

_____ quitters rationally evaluate alternative jobs and are relatively free of strong negative emotions toward their former employers.

Among baby boomers,10 percent say they plan to do at least some work after they "retire."

Research has shown that it costs more to prepare older workers for a job.

Human Resources in a Globally Competitive Business Environment

Workforce Analytics: The Financial Impact of HRM Activities

The Legal Context of Employment Decisions

Diversity at Work

Planning for People

Recruiting

Staffing

Training and On-Boarding

Performance Management

Pay and Incentive Systems

Indirect Compensation: Employee Benefit Plans

Union Representation and Collective Bargaining

Procedural Justice and Ethics in Employee Relations

Safety, Health, and Employee Assistance Programs

International Dimensions of Human Resource Management

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