Assessing Organizational Culture
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Which of the following is an important consideration when evaluating a job offer?

  • The number of vacation days
  • The salary offered (correct)
  • The color of the office walls
  • The location of the company

    • What should you be mindful of when discussing your questions and requests for amendments to the offer with your prospective employer?

  • The length of your commute
  • Your negotiating style (correct)
  • Your current salary
  • Your favorite TV show

    • When should you provide references from within your current organization?

  • After the transition process has begun
  • At any point during the hiring process
  • Before an offer of employment has been extended and accepted
  • Only after the final reference checks have been completed (correct)

    • According to the text, which of the following is NOT one of the signs you should accept a job offer?

    <p>Great benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is one of the signs that the company respects your personal time?

    <p>Work life balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is one of the signs that the company truly believes in their products/services?

    <p>Great product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a tip for negotiating a salary?

    <p>Negotiate ethically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do before negotiations begin?

    <p>Establish your minimum acceptable level for each negotiating point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to know your alternatives before negotiating?

    <p>To evaluate other opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you focus on during negotiations?

    <p>The organization's responses to your requests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended step when evaluating a job offer?

    <p>Deciding on negotiation priorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the evaluation worksheet mentioned in the text?

    <p>To score the terms of possible alternatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following aspects of an employment offer is typically non-negotiable?

    <p>Policies regarding confidentiality, ethics, and compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach when negotiating remuneration and perks?

    <p>Consider remuneration and perks as a composite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a recommended step when providing references for a job application?

    <p>Call each person before offering their name to the prospective employer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if your former employer has a no-reference policy?

    <p>Approach former co-workers and bosses who have since joined other companies for references</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of analyzing your fit with the culture of a prospective employer?

    <p>Culture drives morale and productivity in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you have a potentially negative reference, particularly if it is your most recent boss?

    <p>Pre-empt their remarks by explaining to your prospective employer what they are likely to hear from this person and why</p> Signup and view all the answers

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