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These are a series of projects that may not be in the same company.
A)Career juggling B)Project revamp C)Project careers D)Career management |
C)Project careers
Page: 406 |
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From an employee perspective, career management is important because a lack of it can result in all of the following EXCEPT:
A)feeling of not being valued in the company. B)being unable to find suitable employment in the event of a job change. C)frustration. D)wastage of money employed on training and development. |
D)wastage of money employed on training and development.
Page: 408 |
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The following are all professions where it is suggested that a career can be carved out, EXCEPT:
A)medicine. B)maintenance professionals. C)law. D)businesses. |
B)maintenance professionals.
Page: 410 |
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Due to increased domestic and global competition as well as mergers and acquisitions, companies cannot offer job security and may have to downsize. This could be a reason for the following:
A)an increase in blue-collar jobs. B)an increase in white-collar jobs. C)an increase in professional congruence. D)a change in psychological contract. |
D)a change in psychological contract.
Page: 411 |
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All of the following are characteristics of Gen Xers EXCEPT:
A)meaningful work rather than flexibility in work scheduling. B)place higher importance to work-life balance. C)place higher importance opportunities for growth. D)want good work relationships. |
A)meaningful work rather than flexibility in work scheduling.
Page: 412 |
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An important difference between the traditional career and the protean career is the need for employees to be motivated and able to learn rather than to rely on a static knowledge base.
A)True B)False |
A)True
Page: 414 |
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There has been a decline in the spiral career form over the past few years.
A)True B)False |
B)False
Page: 416 |
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Disengagement typically refers to older employees electing to retire and concentrate entirely on non-work activities such as sports, hobbies, traveling, or volunteer work.
A)True B)False |
A)True
Page: 417 |
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The development plans in reality check include descriptions of strengths and weaknesses, career goals, and development activities (assignments, training) for reaching the career goals.
A)True B)False |
B)False
Page: 421 |
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Many companies in the employee recruitment business provide similar resources for job seekers and employers.
A)True B)False |
A)True
Page: 424 |
