Career Management Chapter (2) Quiz

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What is the main focus of career management?

Maximizing organizational profits

Promoting hierarchical structures

Creating a competitive work environment

Providing opportunities for personal development (correct)

According to the text, what is career planning mainly based on?

Personal interests and hobbies

Individual's social media presence

Employee tenure and personal connections

Assessments of organizational needs and employee success profiles (correct)

What does career management aim to integrate according to the text?

Organizational needs and social responsibilities

Organizational needs and individual needs (correct)

Organizational needs and government regulations

Organizational needs and financial goals

What is an important aspect of career management mentioned in the text?

Career planning Signup and view all the answers

What steps can be taken to deal with the 'plateaued' manager issue?

Providing lateral moves into different functional areas or specialized subsidiaries Signup and view all the answers

What could happen to rising stars who are plateaued?

They will be content with reaching that level and continue to work effectively Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a temporary assignment for dealing with the plateaued manager problem?

Appointing the manager as the leader of a project team to address performance barriers Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a policy for dealing with the 'plateaued' manager?

Planned job moves in line with a predetermined programme Signup and view all the answers

What are the career stages described as?

A lifecycle: entry, progression, mid-career, later career, end of career Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an employee aim in career management?

Financial compensation Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of career dynamics?

Promotion and role expansion Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy involves promoting employees from within the organization?

Promoting from within Signup and view all the answers

Which activity involves creating individualized plans for employees' professional growth?

Personal development plans Signup and view all the answers

What is a common practice for long-term career planning in organizations?

Internal job postings Signup and view all the answers

What is a method for retirement preparation as part of career management practices?

Succession planning Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration for organizations in talent management policies?

Ensuring a continuous talent pool Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of career management for employees?

Personal development plans Signup and view all the answers

What is a method for employees to expand their roles or move up within an organization?

Lateral moves Signup and view all the answers

What represents a continuous process of learning and improvement for employees within an organization?

Mentoring Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor for organizations to consider in long-term career planning?

Growing talent internally or recruiting externally Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Career management includes counseling to help employees and organizations develop careers
Organizational aims: meet talent management policies, ensuring a continuous talent pool
Employee aims: guidance, support, development, and opportunities for advancement
Career stages described as a lifecycle: entry, progression, mid-career, later career, end of career
Career dynamics focus on ways people move up or expand roles through promotion or assignments
Career development strategy: promoting from within, personal development plans, knowledge sharing, multi-disciplinary teams
Career management activities: recruitment, personal development plans, lateral moves, assignments, development positions, mentoring
Career management practices: internal job postings, formal education, performance appraisals, career counseling, lateral moves, retirement preparation, succession planning, formal mentoring, common career paths, dual ladder career paths, career materials, personal career planning, assessment centers, peer appraisal, career workshops, and upward appraisals
Organizations must decide whether to grow talent internally or recruit externally for long-term career planning.

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Test your knowledge on Career Management Chapter (2) by Dr. ADIL AL-BALUSHI. This quiz covers topics such as career management practices and human resource development based on the references provided.