Question 1

Which of the following best explains the meaning of the term "glass ceiling"?

Accepted Answer

A)  the lack of desire among women to pursue jobs with extreme levels of responsibility and authority 
B)  formal corporate policies that prevent women from receiving the training needed to advance their careers 
C)  spoken opinions by corporate leaders that women lack the knowledge and skills required for career advancement 
D)  structural yet subtle barriers in corporate environments that inhibit the rise of talented women to leadership positions 
E)  inadequate educational opportunities which ultimately limit the network opportunities available to women in the workforce 
A)  the lack of desire among women to pursue jobs with extreme levels of responsibility and authority 
B)  formal corporate policies that prevent women from receiving the training needed to advance their careers 
C)  spoken opinions by corporate leaders that women lack the knowledge and skills required for career advancement 
D)  structural yet subtle barriers in corporate environments that inhibit the rise of talented women to leadership positions 
E)  inadequate educational opportunities which ultimately limit the network opportunities available to women in the workforce

Question 2

Which of the following terms refers to having employees temporarily work in different jobs so that they develop a better appreciation of their occupational strengths and weaknesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  job sharing 
B)  career cycle 
C)  role reversal 
D)  job enrichment 
E)  job enlargement 
A)  job sharing 
B)  career cycle 
C)  role reversal 
D)  job enrichment 
E)  job enlargement

Question 3

You are considering a position as an entry-level management trainee,but you want to know what the company has to offer in the way of career development initiatives.What are two innovative career development initiatives that you would like to see at the company? Explain why you think the firm should implement your two choices.

Accepted Answer

Several initiatives may be named here.
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Question 4

Which stage of the career cycle refers to the heart of most people's work lives and usually spans the ages 24 to 44?

Accepted Answer

A)  decline stage 
B)  growth stage 
C)  maintenance stage 
D)  establishment stage 
E)  exploration stage 
A)  decline stage 
B)  growth stage 
C)  maintenance stage 
D)  establishment stage 
E)  exploration stage

Question 5

Which of the following terms refers to educating,instructing,and training subordinates?

Accepted Answer

A)  mentoring 
B)  coaching 
C)  appraising 
D)  grading 
E)  recruiting 
A)  mentoring 
B)  coaching 
C)  appraising 
D)  grading 
E)  recruiting

Question 6

Dick's Sporting Goods is a sports and fitness retailer with over 300 stores in 34 states. After beginning as a small bait and tackle shop in 1948, Dick's has grown to become a leader in the sports and fitness retail industry. Many career opportunities are available Dick's in areas as diverse as IT, product development, merchandising, and store management. Top management at Dick's realizes the importance of hiring and retaining quality employees. As a result, the firm has decided to implement policies, practices, and programs that support employees' career needs. 
-All of the following questions are relevant to Dick's Sporting Goods' decision to implement a career development program EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  What is the average length of time that an employee works for Dick's Sporting Goods? 
B)  How would the profits of Dick's Sporting Goods be affected by a change in hiring practices? 
C)  How will the promotion process currently used at Dick's Sporting Goods need to be modified? 
D)  What are the career needs and opportunities available to minorities and women employed by Dick's Sporting Goods? 
E)  What will be the effect on recruiting and placement if employees' interests and attitudes are taken into consideration by the HR department at Dick's Sporting Goods? 
A)  What is the average length of time that an employee works for Dick's Sporting Goods? 
B)  How would the profits of Dick's Sporting Goods be affected by a change in hiring practices? 
C)  How will the promotion process currently used at Dick's Sporting Goods need to be modified? 
D)  What are the career needs and opportunities available to minorities and women employed by Dick's Sporting Goods? 
E)  What will be the effect on recruiting and placement if employees' interests and attitudes are taken into consideration by the HR department at Dick's Sporting Goods?

Question 7

Many U.S.firms are concerned about labor shortages because of the rapidly rising number of 25-44 year olds in the workforce and the small number of workers near retirement age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is reality shock? What efforts can be taken by an employer to prevent reality shock?

Accepted Answer

Reality shock occurs when a new employee

Question 9

The final step in the coaching process requires the coach and the employee to agree on the problem and a change plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Most employees who continue working after retirement age must do so because of their financial instability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following best explains the meaning of the term "glass ceiling"?

Which of the following terms refers to having employees temporarily work in different jobs so that they develop a better appreciation of their occupational strengths and weaknesses?

Which stage of the career cycle refers to the heart of most people's work lives and usually spans the ages 24 to 44?

Which of the following terms refers to educating,instructing,and training subordinates?

Many U.S.firms are concerned about labor shortages because of the rapidly rising number of 25-44 year olds in the workforce and the small number of workers near retirement age.

What is reality shock? What efforts can be taken by an employer to prevent reality shock?

The final step in the coaching process requires the coach and the employee to agree on the problem and a change plan.

Most employees who continue working after retirement age must do so because of their financial instability.

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

Which of the following best explains the meaning of the term "glass ceiling"?

Which of the following terms refers to having employees temporarily work in different jobs so that they develop a better appreciation of their occupational strengths and weaknesses?

Which stage of the career cycle refers to the heart of most people's work lives and usually spans the ages 24 to 44?

Which of the following terms refers to educating,instructing,and training subordinates?

Many U.S.firms are concerned about labor shortages because of the rapidly rising number of 25-44 year olds in the workforce and the small number of workers near retirement age.

What is reality shock? What efforts can be taken by an employer to prevent reality shock?

The final step in the coaching process requires the coach and the employee to agree on the problem and a change plan.

Most employees who continue working after retirement age must do so because of their financial instability.

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

Filters