Question 1

Which of the following is usually given the most weight by organizations in job decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Career plan 
B)  Cover letter 
C)  Resume 
D)  Interview 
A)  Career plan 
B)  Cover letter 
C)  Resume 
D)  Interview

Question 2

"I have to find a strategic location for my restaurant, look for financing institutions, procure furniture, set up the kitchen, and do a lot more." Which of the following parts of the time management system does this statement represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Priorities 
B)  Schedules 
C)  Plans 
D)  Objectives 
A)  Priorities 
B)  Schedules 
C)  Plans 
D)  Objectives

Question 3

Which of the following should be most visible in a resume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experience 
B)  Contact information 
C)  Educational qualifications 
D)  Job-relevant qualifications 
A)  Experience 
B)  Contact information 
C)  Educational qualifications 
D)  Job-relevant qualifications

Question 4

_____ is the period in a day when you perform at your best.

Accepted Answer

A)  Focal point 
B)  Time log 
C)  Prime time 
D)  High period 
A)  Focal point 
B)  Time log 
C)  Prime time 
D)  High period

Question 5

People develop expertise during their 40s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are the different career stages?

Accepted Answer

The 20s is the time when you are just ge

Question 7

Mark is part of the sales team at a reputed frozen foods company. He has been invited to attend his company's annual sales meet where sales heads from across the country will assemble to discuss the performance of their respective divisions. This is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a high priority item. 
B)  a medium priority item. 
C)  a low priority item. 
D)  a task to be delegated. 
A)  a high priority item. 
B)  a medium priority item. 
C)  a low priority item. 
D)  a task to be delegated.

Question 8

Have you done a career self-assessment? Was it easy or difficult? Why? Do you believe you could benefit from taking a career test? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I have done a career self-assessmen

Question 9

Self-documentation of one's accomplishments and initiatives:

Accepted Answer

A)  is unnecessary as most companies maintain written records of an employee's performance. 
B)  is a way to prove one deserves a raise or promotion. 
C)  is useful to gain a sense of personal satisfaction. 
D)  is an addition to one's work load and is not needed. 
A)  is unnecessary as most companies maintain written records of an employee's performance. 
B)  is a way to prove one deserves a raise or promotion. 
C)  is useful to gain a sense of personal satisfaction. 
D)  is an addition to one's work load and is not needed.

Question 10

_____ is the preference given to one activity over other activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Timing 
B)  Order 
C)  Priority 
D)  Inclination 
A)  Timing 
B)  Order 
C)  Priority 
D)  Inclination

Question 11

Before an interview, if one is unaware of the organization's dress code, one should:

Accepted Answer

A)  wear something flashy and eye-catching. 
B)  dress casually to feel more comfortable. 
C)  call or visit the organization and find out. 
D)  ignore the dress code as preferred attire was never specified. 
A)  wear something flashy and eye-catching. 
B)  dress casually to feel more comfortable. 
C)  call or visit the organization and find out. 
D)  ignore the dress code as preferred attire was never specified.

Question 12

Often, the so-called urgent things can wait.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Adam is interested in joining the design department of a start-up company in the retail sector. Which step is this in the career planning model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-assessment 
B)  Career exploration and preferences 
C)  Set career objectives 
D)  Control 
A)  Self-assessment 
B)  Career exploration and preferences 
C)  Set career objectives 
D)  Control

Question 14

Billie aims to have an annual income of $200,000 by March 2014. Which step is this in the career planning model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-assessment 
B)  Career preferences and exploration 
C)  Setting career objectives 
D)  Developing a plan 
A)  Self-assessment 
B)  Career preferences and exploration 
C)  Setting career objectives 
D)  Developing a plan

Question 15

Identify your three biggest time wasters, preferably with the use of a time log. How can you cut down or eliminate these time wasters?

Accepted Answer

My three biggest time wasters are social

Question 16

The _____ is a daily diary that tracks activities and enables a person to determine how time is used.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ is a daily diary that...

Question 17

How would you feel about working for a domestic company and competing against foreign companies? How would you feel about working for a foreign company at home? How would you feel about working in another country and, if you are interested, what countries would you be willing to work in?

Accepted Answer

I would feel excited about working for a

Question 18

Why are time management skills important? How can you benefit by using the time management information discussed in this chapter?

Accepted Answer

Time management skills are important bec

Question 19

List the steps in the time management system.

Accepted Answer

The time management steps are

Question 20

Asking questions during an interview is a sign of indiscipline and is not tolerated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is usually given the most weight by organizations in job decisions?

"I have to find a strategic location for my restaurant, look for financing institutions, procure furniture, set up the kitchen, and do a lot more." Which of the following parts of the time management system does this statement represent?

Which of the following should be most visible in a resume?

_____ is the period in a day when you perform at your best.

People develop expertise during their 40s.

What are the different career stages?

Mark is part of the sales team at a reputed frozen foods company. He has been invited to attend his company's annual sales meet where sales heads from across the country will assemble to discuss the performance of their respective divisions. This is:

Have you done a career self-assessment? Was it easy or difficult? Why? Do you believe you could benefit from taking a career test? Why or why not?

Self-documentation of one's accomplishments and initiatives:

_____ is the preference given to one activity over other activities.

Before an interview, if one is unaware of the organization's dress code, one should:

Often, the so-called urgent things can wait.

Adam is interested in joining the design department of a start-up company in the retail sector. Which step is this in the career planning model?

Billie aims to have an annual income of $200,000 by March 2014. Which step is this in the career planning model?

Identify your three biggest time wasters, preferably with the use of a time log. How can you cut down or eliminate these time wasters?

The _____ is a daily diary that tracks activities and enables a person to determine how time is used.

How would you feel about working for a domestic company and competing against foreign companies? How would you feel about working for a foreign company at home? How would you feel about working in another country and, if you are interested, what countries would you be willing to work in?

Why are time management skills important? How can you benefit by using the time management information discussed in this chapter?

List the steps in the time management system.

Asking questions during an interview is a sign of indiscipline and is not tolerated.

Understanding Behavior, Human Relations, and Performance

Personality, Stress, Learning, and Perception

Attitudes, Self-Concept, Values, and Ethics

Communications, Emotions, and Criticism

Dealing With Conflict

Leading and Trust

Motivating Performance

Ethical Power, Politics, and Etiquette

Networking and Negotiating

Team Dynamics, Creativity and Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Organizational Change and Culture

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Exam 4: Time and Career Management

Which of the following is usually given the most weight by organizations in job decisions?

"I have to find a strategic location for my restaurant, look for financing institutions, procure furniture, set up the kitchen, and do a lot more." Which of the following parts of the time management system does this statement represent?

Which of the following should be most visible in a resume?

_____ is the period in a day when you perform at your best.

People develop expertise during their 40s.

What are the different career stages?

Mark is part of the sales team at a reputed frozen foods company. He has been invited to attend his company's annual sales meet where sales heads from across the country will assemble to discuss the performance of their respective divisions. This is:

Have you done a career self-assessment? Was it easy or difficult? Why? Do you believe you could benefit from taking a career test? Why or why not?

Self-documentation of one's accomplishments and initiatives:

_____ is the preference given to one activity over other activities.

Before an interview, if one is unaware of the organization's dress code, one should:

Often, the so-called urgent things can wait.

Adam is interested in joining the design department of a start-up company in the retail sector. Which step is this in the career planning model?

Billie aims to have an annual income of $200,000 by March 2014. Which step is this in the career planning model?

Identify your three biggest time wasters, preferably with the use of a time log. How can you cut down or eliminate these time wasters?

The _____ is a daily diary that tracks activities and enables a person to determine how time is used.

How would you feel about working for a domestic company and competing against foreign companies? How would you feel about working for a foreign company at home? How would you feel about working in another country and, if you are interested, what countries would you be willing to work in?

Why are time management skills important? How can you benefit by using the time management information discussed in this chapter?

List the steps in the time management system.

Asking questions during an interview is a sign of indiscipline and is not tolerated.

Understanding Behavior, Human Relations, and Performance

Personality, Stress, Learning, and Perception

Attitudes, Self-Concept, Values, and Ethics

Communications, Emotions, and Criticism

Dealing With Conflict

Leading and Trust

Motivating Performance

Ethical Power, Politics, and Etiquette

Networking and Negotiating

Team Dynamics, Creativity and Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Organizational Change and Culture

Valuing Diversity Globally

Filters