Chapter 8B Multiple Choice Questions PDF

Multiple Choice Questions from Chapter 8B ========================================= 1\) The best way to define the term career is as a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) series of tasks\ B) series of jobs or work positions over a period of a few years\ C) series of jobs or work positions over a period of a life...

Multiple Choice Questions from Chapter 8B ========================================= 1\) The best way to define the term career is as a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) series of tasks\ B) series of jobs or work positions over a period of a few years\ C) series of jobs or work positions over a period of a lifetime\ D) single lifelong job\ \ Answer: C 2\) An unskilled laborer has \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a software designer.\ A) no real career when compared to\ B) just as much of a career as\ C) more of a career when compared to\ D) a much shorter career than\ \ Answer: B 3\) Traditional career development programs of the past focused on helping an employee advance \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) through a series of jobs for different organizations\ B) by holding a single job in a single organization\ C) by holding a series of jobs in a single organization\ D) by changing jobs every two years without fail\ \ Answer: C 4\) Traditional career development programs in an organization were a good way for the organization to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) weed out poor performers\ B) retain talented performers\ C) keep costs down\ D) increase efficiency\ \ Answer: B 5\) In a traditional career development program, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ were largely responsible for shaping and guiding career paths.\ A) individuals\ B) companies\ C) family and friends\ D) professional counselors\ \ Answer: B 6\) In today\'s world, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are largely responsible for shaping and guiding employee career paths.\ A) individuals\ B) companies\ C) Internet services\ D) headhunters\ \ Answer: A 7\) Today, career development typically focuses on an individual advancing \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ on his or her own.\ A) through different organizations without ever improving his or her status\ B) by holding a single job in a single organization\ C) by holding a series of jobs in a single organization\ D) through a series of jobs for different organizations\ \ Answer: D 8\) This best describes the commitment a 1960s-era company made with respect to an employee\'s full-time, full-benefit job.\ A) It was a permanent job that could last a lifetime.\ B) It was a month-to-month arrangement.\ C) It was subject to change at any time.\ D) There was no commitment on the part of the company or the employee.\ \ Answer: A 9\) In today\'s business climate, this best describes the commitment a company makes with respect to an employee\'s full-time, full-benefit job.\ A) It is a guaranteed lifetime job.\ B) It is a week-to-week arrangement.\ C) It is permanent but subject to change at any time.\ D) There is no commitment on the part of the company or the employee.\ \ Answer: C 10\) Which one of the following is NOT a reason that today\'s companies have largely eliminated career development programs?\ A) Companies aren\'t as stable as they were in the past.\ B) Employees frequently move from job to job.\ C) Fewer employees are interested in career development.\ D) Downsizing has made jobs less stable or predictable.\ \ Answer: C 11\) A boundaryless career is one in which an individual \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) has no exact job\ B) works for no particular organization\ C) is responsible for his or her own career\ D) has a job that is part of his or personal lifestyle, 24 hours a day\ \ Answer: C 12\) The optimum career choice matches an individual\'s interests, abilities, and personality to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) the best opportunity in the market\ B) a job that a person can competently perform\ C) a high-paying job\ D) a job that makes the person useful\ \ Answer: A 13\) An important goal for a career is that it leads to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) status and prestige\ B) financial security\ C) the life a person wants to have\ D) both status and financial rewards\ \ Answer: C 14\) The most important job characteristic in the opinion of today\'s recent college graduates is this.\ A) job security\ B) benefits\ C) starting salary\ D) organizational culture\ \ Answer: B 15\) Which one of the following issues is NOT one of the top three factors that have been identified by today\'s college graduates as important in selecting a new job?\ A) job security\ B) job location\ C) job benefits\ D) compensation\ \ Answer: A 16\) Which one of the following is an example of a well-defined career choice that is neither too broad nor too narrow?\ A) pharmaceutical research\ B) working in the medical field\ C) researching new headache remedies\ D) working as an executive for Pfizer\ \ Answer: A 17\) A \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is an edge that makes a person attractive to employers in a job market.\ A) job requirement\ B) qualification\ C) job skill\ D) competitive advantage\ \ Answer: D 18\) Which one of the following is most likely to provide a competitive edge for a person applying for a job in a law firm?\ A) exceptional math skills\ B) exceptional writing skills\ C) computer programming experience\ D) musical ability\ \ Answer: B 19\) The phrase \"Play to your strengths\" when applying for a job means \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) don\'t show employers your weaknesses\ B) be aggressive during job interviews\ C) apply to only the most ambitious jobs\ D) apply to jobs that suit your abilities\ \ Answer: D 20\) Which one of the following might be a competitive edge for a person applying for a firefighting job?\ A) athletic ability\ B) exceptional writing skills\ C) computer programming experience\ D) exceptional public speaking skills\ \ Answer: A