Question 1

Employee commitment has suffered in recent years for all of the following reasons EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  globalization 
B)  downsizing 
C)  efficiency programs 
D)  workforce dislocations 
E)  career development programs 
A)  globalization 
B)  downsizing 
C)  efficiency programs 
D)  workforce dislocations 
E)  career development programs E

Question 2

Chase Bank employs a diverse group of employees,and the firm wants all of its workers to have equal career advancement opportunities.Which of the following most likely undermines Chase Bank's attempt to meet the career development needs of its diverse workforce?

Accepted Answer

A)  scheduling meetings at flexible times such as in the early morning or late evening 
B)  offering career advancement seminars for women and minorities 
C)  identifying mentors for women and minorities 
D)  adopting flexible year-round work schedules 
E)  creating multiple career advancement paths 
A)  scheduling meetings at flexible times such as in the early morning or late evening 
B)  offering career advancement seminars for women and minorities 
C)  identifying mentors for women and minorities 
D)  adopting flexible year-round work schedules 
E)  creating multiple career advancement paths A

Question 3

Unlike human resource planning with a traditional focus,human resource planning with a career development focus takes into consideration ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  current job analyses 
B)  future skills and tasks 
C)  specific project requirements 
D)  statistical data about employees 
E)  employee interests and preferences 
A)  current job analyses 
B)  future skills and tasks 
C)  specific project requirements 
D)  statistical data about employees 
E)  employee interests and preferences E

Question 4

What is talent management? What tools are available to firms that want to implement a talent management system?

Accepted Answer

Talent management is the automated end-t

Question 5

All of the following are characteristics of effective mentors EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  developing a trustworthy relationship 
B)  guiding proteges into important projects 
C)  investing time into the relationship 
D)  focusing on the protege's daily tasks 
E)  setting high standards for proteges 
A)  developing a trustworthy relationship 
B)  guiding proteges into important projects 
C)  investing time into the relationship 
D)  focusing on the protege's daily tasks 
E)  setting high standards for proteges

Question 6

All of the following are types of career development initiatives implemented by employers EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  401(k) plans 
B)  success teams 
C)  career coaches 
D)  role reversal exercises 
E)  online training analysis 
A)  401(k) plans 
B)  success teams 
C)  career coaches 
D)  role reversal exercises 
E)  online training analysis

Question 7

Career development is the lifelong series of activities that contributes to a person's career exploration,establishment,success,and fulfillment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An employer's promotion processes are free of the requirements imposed by anti-discrimination laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When performance appraisal takes on a career development focus,it adds consideration for an individual's career goals in addition to traditional ratings and rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A career is the occupational positions one holds at a single organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the court system,promotions based on subjective assessments ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  support employers in adverse impact claims 
B)  violate the Americans with Disabilities Act 
C)  must be supported by objective evidence 
D)  are valid under the Civil Rights Act of 1991 
E)  usually lead to employee retaliation claims 
A)  support employers in adverse impact claims 
B)  violate the Americans with Disabilities Act 
C)  must be supported by objective evidence 
D)  are valid under the Civil Rights Act of 1991 
E)  usually lead to employee retaliation claims

Question 12

In the first stage of coaching,it is recommended that coaches use the ABC approach,which refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  actions, behavior, and consequences 
B)  appraisals, benefits, and competencies 
C)  antecedents, behavior, and consequences 
D)  antecedents, bias, and competencies 
E)  actions, benefits, and criteria 
A)  actions, behavior, and consequences 
B)  appraisals, benefits, and competencies 
C)  antecedents, behavior, and consequences 
D)  antecedents, bias, and competencies 
E)  actions, benefits, and criteria

Question 13

Firms that adhere to a traditional rather than a career development focus will most likely NOT provide employees with compensation for their ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  volunteer work 
B)  productivity 
C)  performance 
D)  talent 
E)  time 
A)  volunteer work 
B)  productivity 
C)  performance 
D)  talent 
E)  time

Question 14

Once a month, Tom meets with a group of employees from various departments at his firm. They gather for breakfast in one of the firm's conference rooms to discuss their individual career goals. Which of the following terms most likely describes Tom's group?

Accepted Answer

A)  labor union 
B)  career success team 
C)  corporate fraternity 
D)  career anchor team 
E)  management planning group 
A)  labor union 
B)  career success team 
C)  corporate fraternity 
D)  career anchor team 
E)  management planning group

Question 15

Jackie is working with a coach to identify her personal skills and interests.Afterwards,she will investigate opportunities that fit her skills and interests and set specific career goals.In which of the following activities is Jackie most likely participating?

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational development 
B)  career management 
C)  career development 
D)  career planning 
E)  job training 
A)  organizational development 
B)  career management 
C)  career development 
D)  career planning 
E)  job training

Question 16

How can firms benefit from both career planning programs and retirement planning programs?

Accepted Answer

When employers provide the tools,environ

Question 17

Which of the following is the most common topic addressed in preretirement counseling?

Accepted Answer

A)  leisure time options 
B)  investment planning 
C)  psychological concerns 
D)  second career options 
E)  Social Security benefits 
A)  leisure time options 
B)  investment planning 
C)  psychological concerns 
D)  second career options 
E)  Social Security benefits

Question 18

A mistake many career development programs make in meeting the needs of women is assuming that the workplace is the central consideration in people's lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following best describes career planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  a deliberate process through which someone becomes aware of personal skills, interests, knowledge, and motivations and establishes action plans to attain specific career goals. 
B)  the lifelong series of activities that contribute to a person's career exploration, establishment, success, and fulfillment 
C)  a process of helping employees to better understand and develop their career skills and interests and to use these skills and interests most effectively. 
D)  the process of educating, instructing, and training subordinates as they develop their career interests and job skills. 
E)  the process of advising, counseling, and guiding subordinates as they maneuver through their long-term career plans. 
A)  a deliberate process through which someone becomes aware of personal skills, interests, knowledge, and motivations and establishes action plans to attain specific career goals. 
B)  the lifelong series of activities that contribute to a person's career exploration, establishment, success, and fulfillment 
C)  a process of helping employees to better understand and develop their career skills and interests and to use these skills and interests most effectively. 
D)  the process of educating, instructing, and training subordinates as they develop their career interests and job skills. 
E)  the process of advising, counseling, and guiding subordinates as they maneuver through their long-term career plans.

Question 20

Reality shock can most likely be prevented by providing new employees with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  flexible schedules 
B)  performance appraisals 
C)  reassignments 
D)  accurate job previews 
E)  easy first jobs 
A)  flexible schedules 
B)  performance appraisals 
C)  reassignments 
D)  accurate job previews 
E)  easy first jobs

Employee commitment has suffered in recent years for all of the following reasons EXCEPT ________.

Chase Bank employs a diverse group of employees,and the firm wants all of its workers to have equal career advancement opportunities.Which of the following most likely undermines Chase Bank's attempt to meet the career development needs of its diverse workforce?

Unlike human resource planning with a traditional focus,human resource planning with a career development focus takes into consideration ________.

What is talent management? What tools are available to firms that want to implement a talent management system?

All of the following are characteristics of effective mentors EXCEPT ________.

All of the following are types of career development initiatives implemented by employers EXCEPT ________.

Career development is the lifelong series of activities that contributes to a person's career exploration,establishment,success,and fulfillment.

An employer's promotion processes are free of the requirements imposed by anti-discrimination laws.

When performance appraisal takes on a career development focus,it adds consideration for an individual's career goals in addition to traditional ratings and rewards.

A career is the occupational positions one holds at a single organization.

According to the court system,promotions based on subjective assessments ________.

In the first stage of coaching,it is recommended that coaches use the ABC approach,which refers to ________.

Firms that adhere to a traditional rather than a career development focus will most likely NOT provide employees with compensation for their ________.

Once a month, Tom meets with a group of employees from various departments at his firm. They gather for breakfast in one of the firm's conference rooms to discuss their individual career goals. Which of the following terms most likely describes Tom's group?

Jackie is working with a coach to identify her personal skills and interests.Afterwards,she will investigate opportunities that fit her skills and interests and set specific career goals.In which of the following activities is Jackie most likely participating?

How can firms benefit from both career planning programs and retirement planning programs?

Which of the following is the most common topic addressed in preretirement counseling?

A mistake many career development programs make in meeting the needs of women is assuming that the workplace is the central consideration in people's lives.

Which of the following best describes career planning?

Reality shock can most likely be prevented by providing new employees with ________.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

The Manager's Role in Strategic Human Resource Management

Job Analysis

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in HR Management

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

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Exam 10: Coaching, Careers, and Talent Management

Employee commitment has suffered in recent years for all of the following reasons EXCEPT ________.

Chase Bank employs a diverse group of employees,and the firm wants all of its workers to have equal career advancement opportunities.Which of the following most likely undermines Chase Bank's attempt to meet the career development needs of its diverse workforce?

Unlike human resource planning with a traditional focus,human resource planning with a career development focus takes into consideration ________.

What is talent management? What tools are available to firms that want to implement a talent management system?

All of the following are characteristics of effective mentors EXCEPT ________.

All of the following are types of career development initiatives implemented by employers EXCEPT ________.

Career development is the lifelong series of activities that contributes to a person's career exploration,establishment,success,and fulfillment.

An employer's promotion processes are free of the requirements imposed by anti-discrimination laws.

When performance appraisal takes on a career development focus,it adds consideration for an individual's career goals in addition to traditional ratings and rewards.

A career is the occupational positions one holds at a single organization.

According to the court system,promotions based on subjective assessments ________.

In the first stage of coaching,it is recommended that coaches use the ABC approach,which refers to ________.

Firms that adhere to a traditional rather than a career development focus will most likely NOT provide employees with compensation for their ________.

Once a month, Tom meets with a group of employees from various departments at his firm. They gather for breakfast in one of the firm's conference rooms to discuss their individual career goals. Which of the following terms most likely describes Tom's group?

Jackie is working with a coach to identify her personal skills and interests.Afterwards,she will investigate opportunities that fit her skills and interests and set specific career goals.In which of the following activities is Jackie most likely participating?

How can firms benefit from both career planning programs and retirement planning programs?

Which of the following is the most common topic addressed in preretirement counseling?

A mistake many career development programs make in meeting the needs of women is assuming that the workplace is the central consideration in people's lives.

Which of the following best describes career planning?

Reality shock can most likely be prevented by providing new employees with ________.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

The Manager's Role in Strategic Human Resource Management

Job Analysis

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in HR Management

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

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