Question 1

Black Inc.has introduced a formal mentoring program for its employees.Which of the following is necessary to make the program a success?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protégés are encouraged to contact one another to discuss problems and share achievements.
B)  The purpose of the program is not specified; activities and programs to complete are developed as the relationships grow.
C)  Formal mentoring and protégé participation are made mandatory.
D)  The mentor-protégé matching process limits the ability of informal relationships to develop.
E)  The length of the program is not specified.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

In ________,employees' behaviors or skills are evaluated not only by subordinates but also by themselves and their peers,customers,and bosses.

Accepted Answer

A)  paired comparisons systems
B)  reverse mentoring systems
C)  360-degree feedback systems
D)  upward feedback systems
E)  mentor feedback systemsF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 3

In a career management process,when employees identify the steps and a timetable to reach their goals,the company must

Accepted Answer

A)  provide assessment information to identify the employees' interests and values.
B)  communicate performance evaluation.
C)  identify resources the employees need to reach their goals.
D)  commit to helping the employees reach their goals.
E)  ensure that the employees' goals are specific,relevant,and timely.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Selena uses the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to assess her personality type.If she scores highest in introversion,intuition,thinking,and perceiving,her personality type is

Accepted Answer

A)  IIPT.
B)  INTP.
C)  NIFP.
D)  NTJP.
E)  FNJP.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of psychological success?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychological success limits achievement to work-related goals.
B)  Psychological success is determined primarily by the signals a company gives to its employees.
C)  Promotion and salary increase are prime factors that determine psychological success.
D)  Psychological success is the greater focus of those pursuing protean careers.
E)  Factors such as family and good health are not a part of psychological success.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following would be most appropriate to help employees understand the situations that managers face and the decisions they have to make?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interviews
B)  Leaderless group discussions
C)  Focus group discussions
D)  Personality tests
E)  Role-playsF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Training focuses on improving employees' performance in their current jobs,while development prepares them for other positions in the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When an employee takes a self-assessment test,he or she identifies the needs that are realistic to develop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,individuals who are ________ tend to be serious,quiet,practical,orderly,and logical.

Accepted Answer

A)  introverted,intuitive,feeling,and perceiving (INFP) 
B)  introverted,sensing,thinking,and judging (ISTJ) 
C)  extroverted,intuitive,feeling,and perceiving (ENFP) 
D)  extroverted,sensing,thinking,and perceiving (ESTP) 
E)  extroverted,sensing,feeling,and perceiving (ESFP) F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Compare and contrast training and development.

Accepted Answer

Development consists of formal education...

Question 12

Jonah receives positive praise from his supervisor regarding his job performance.He must have a strong sense of psychological success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Formal education programs include off-site and on-site programs designed specifically for the company's employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is true of employees' movements across an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  A transfer always includes a raise in pay and position.
B)  A promotion usually does not include a raise in pay or responsibility.
C)  A transfer usually includes an increase in responsibility and authority.
D)  A promotion usually occurs across different departments of the organization.
E)  A downward move may involve a move to another position at the same level.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Succession planning ensures that top-level managerial talent is available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The items in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator that focus on individuals' preferences for lifestyle will score the individuals based on

Accepted Answer

A)  judging versus perception.
B)  thinking versus feeling.
C)  introversion versus extroversion.
D)  sensing versus intuition.
E)  internal versus external locus of control.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Compare the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to the Strong Interest Inventory.

Accepted Answer

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)is...

Question 18

Most mentoring relationships develop informally as a result of interests or values shared by the mentor and protégé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Stretch assignments are optional tasks that employees may complete to earn extra rewards such as a bonus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

________ is the process of identifying and tracking high-potential employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  Career management
B)  Talent management
C)  Action planning
D)  Resource planning
E)  Succession planningF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Exam 9: Employee Development

Compare the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to the Strong Interest Inventory.

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Black Inc.has introduced a formal mentoring program for its employees.Which of the following is necessary to make the program a success?

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Which of the following statements is true of psychological success?

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________ is the process of identifying and tracking high-potential employees.

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Which of the following is true of employees' movements across an organization?

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Training focuses on improving employees' performance in their current jobs,while development prepares them for other positions in the company.

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Most mentoring relationships develop informally as a result of interests or values shared by the mentor and protégé.

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Selena uses the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to assess her personality type.If she scores highest in introversion,intuition,thinking,and perceiving,her personality type is

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When an employee takes a self-assessment test,he or she identifies the needs that are realistic to develop.

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In a career management process,when employees identify the steps and a timetable to reach their goals,the company must

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The items in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator that focus on individuals' preferences for lifestyle will score the individuals based on

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Which of the following would be most appropriate to help employees understand the situations that managers face and the decisions they have to make?

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In ________,employees' behaviors or skills are evaluated not only by subordinates but also by themselves and their peers,customers,and bosses.

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According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,individuals who are ________ tend to be serious,quiet,practical,orderly,and logical.

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Compare and contrast training and development.

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Formal education programs include off-site and on-site programs designed specifically for the company's employees.

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Jonah receives positive praise from his supervisor regarding his job performance.He must have a strong sense of psychological success.

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Stretch assignments are optional tasks that employees may complete to earn extra rewards such as a bonus.

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Succession planning ensures that top-level managerial talent is available.

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

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