Question 1

Mentoring programs tend to be more successful when they are compulsory.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,individuals with a Sensing (S) preference:

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A)   enjoy surprises.
B)   tend to rush into decision making.
C)   tend to focus less on possibilities and relationships among facts.
D)   focus on interpersonal relationships.
E)   tend to gather the facts and details to prepare for a decision.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

What is succession planning and what are its benefits? What are the three stages for an effective program for developing high-potential employees?

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Question 4

Which of the following is true about job rotation?

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A)   According to research, job rotation typically does not benefit managers.
B)   Job rotation is a simple process and rarely requires the involvement or the commitment of top management.
C)   The system is restricted to a limited number of key positions and employees within the company.
D)   The system ensures that employees understand the specific skills to be developed.
E)   Rotation schedules are decided solely on the ability of other departments to accommodate new employees.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

What are the different ways in which job experiences help in employee development?

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Job experiences can be used for developm...

Question 6

What is the organization's responsibility in the goal-setting stage of the career management process?

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A)   To identify what skills can be developed realistically
B)   To identify goals and methods to determine goal progress
C)   To identify steps and a timetable to reach goals
D)   To ensure that the goal is specific, challenging, and attainable
E)   To communicate performance evaluation and opportunities available to the employeeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

What is 360-degree feedback? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

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360-degree feedback is a method of perfo...

Question 8

An organization can use downward moves as a source of job experience.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) identifies individuals' preferences for source of energy,means of information gathering,way of decision making,and _____.

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A)   succession planning
B)   self-assessment
C)   lifestyle
D)   value system
E)   goal settingF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

What are the four steps of a basic career management system?

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A basic career management system involve...

Question 11

Providing employees with the opportunity to get away from the day-to-day stresses of their job and acquire new skills and perspectives is known as a(n) :

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A)   transfer.
B)   expatriate assignment.
C)   sabbatical.
D)   externship.
E)   downward move.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

During the action planning and follow-up step of the career management process,the employer:

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A)   has the responsibility of communicating the performance evaluation.
B)   should identify opportunities and personal areas needing improvement.
C)   should ensure that the goal is specific.
D)   is responsible for identifying the steps and timetable to reach the goals.
E)   should identify resources needed.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

A performance appraisal process must identify causes of the performance discrepancy and develop plans for improving performance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify the skill related to a successful manager.

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A)   Accomplishes tasks by completing all the tasks himself/herself
B)   Is willing to sacrifice personal life for work life
C)   Is infallible and leads by the telling-and-selling approach
D)   Can behave in ways that are often seen as opposites
E)   Prefers slow and precise actions for management situationsF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Succession planning focuses on high-potential employees.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Circumstances that resemble an invisible barrier that keep most women and minorities from attaining the top jobs in organizations are referred to as the:

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A)   revolving door.
B)   fixed wall.
C)   glass ceiling.
D)   closed door.
E)   glass escalator.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

The glass ceiling is likely caused by:

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A)   a lack of developmental relationships.
B)   the presence of a diverse workforce.
C)   the presence of too many mentors for the female employees.
D)   the presence of women with technical skills.
E)   providing challenging job assignments to high-potential employees.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

The process for developing a succession plan begins with:

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A)   reviewing the existing talent.
B)   linking succession planning with other human resource systems.
C)   identifying the positions to be planned for.
D)   establishing position requirements.
E)   deciding how to measure employees' potential for being able to fill requirements.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Assessment centers are primarily used to identify employees' technical skills.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is true of development?

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A)   It focuses only on helping employees improve performance of their current jobs.
B)   The use of work experience is low in development.
C)   Participation in development is voluntary.
D)   It s not related to preparing employees for changes.
E)   It is linked to fixed business goals.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

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The glass ceiling is likely caused by:

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Providing employees with the opportunity to get away from the day-to-day stresses of their job and acquire new skills and perspectives is known as a(n) :

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Circumstances that resemble an invisible barrier that keep most women and minorities from attaining the top jobs in organizations are referred to as the:

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The process for developing a succession plan begins with:

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During the action planning and follow-up step of the career management process,the employer:

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What is succession planning and what are its benefits? What are the three stages for an effective program for developing high-potential employees?

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What are the four steps of a basic career management system?

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According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,individuals with a Sensing (S) preference:

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Mentoring programs tend to be more successful when they are compulsory.

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What are the different ways in which job experiences help in employee development?

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What is 360-degree feedback? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

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An organization can use downward moves as a source of job experience.

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