Deck 16: Getting Ahead in Your Career

Question 1

Which one of the following is the least characteristic of the new model of career advancement?

A) more emphasis on temporary leadership assignments.
B) more emphasis on horizontal growth.
C) continuous learning.
D) being promoted because of learning ability.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following tactics for career advancement best fits the new model of career advancement?

A) Observe proper etiquette.
B) Take sensible risks.
C) Establish high-level, long-range goals.
D) Keep growing through continuous learning and self-development.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Projecting a sense of control is a key factor in:

A) displaying business etiquette.
B) developing expertise.
C) creating a positive first impression.
D) performing well on assignments.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

A code of behaviour required in work settings is referred to as:

A) regulations.
B) office politics.
C) office policy.
D) business etiquette.

Question 5

Todd is anxious to receive training that will give him career portability. This means that he would like to be able to:

A) have a fully funded pension fund.
B) retire before age 60.
C) move steadily upward in the organization.
D) move from one employer to another should he need to.

Question 6

A recommended starting point in networking is to:

A) join a health spa.
B) join an alumni group.
C) purchase a personal computer.
D) obtain a set of business cards.

Question 7

Interpersonal skills refer to a variety of approaches to:

A) influencing other people.
B) dealing effectively with others.
C) getting others to listen to you.
D) playing office politics.

Question 8

To be successful it is recommended that you take:

A) moderate risks.
B) high risks.
C) low risks
D) almost no risks.

Question 9

A key feature of the new model of career advancement is that there is:

A) more emphasis on moving up the ladder quickly.
B) more emphasis on advancing by increasing one's learning.
C) less emphasis on doing work that is intrinsically motivating.
D) less emphasis on horizontal growth.

Question 10

Advancement in a horizontal career path is more likely to:

A) be downward than upward.
B) be sideways than upward.
C) involve a rapid series of promotions.
D) take place at five-year intervals.

Question 11

Success, as defined in the human relations text, refers to attaining:

A) an income high enough to satisfy you.
B) organizational rewards and personal satisfaction.
C) the rank of vice-president or higher.
D) money and power without compromising your values.

Question 12

An important perspective about a career path is that it should be:

A) revised no more than once every five years.
B) revised every six months.
C) limited to a ten-year cycle.
D) be modified as circumstances change.

Question 13

With a horizontal career path, it is usually possible to make predictions about your future within the company for only about:

A) one week.
B) one month.
C) one to two years.
D) five to ten years.

Question 14

The first step in the general-purpose way of handling adversity is to:

A) sue for your rights.
B) document your side of the story.
C) solve the problem systematically.
D) get emotional support.

Question 15

Action plans in a career path describe how:

A) each goal will be attained.
B) the person will perform well in each assignment.
C) the person will become self-motivated.
D) each goal was established.

Question 16

The steps in a traditional career path represent:

A) salary increases.
B) different levels of responsibility.
C) areas for improvement.
D) career plans.

Question 17

Clyde has a mental script called the fear narrative. He is likely to:

A) communicate with people only by e-mail.
B) be afraid to take an airplane or high-speed train.
C) think that if he tries again something terrible will happen.
D) think that his supervisor is out to get him.

Question 18

An important guideline for achieving broad experience is to:

A) avoid working outside your own specialty.
B) hold two full-time jobs.
C) get the broad experiences early in your career.
D) get the broad experiences late in your career.

Question 19

Current standards of etiquette with respect to men and women in business dictate that:

A) women should open doors for men.
B) men should receive equal treatment.
C) both should receive equal treatment.
D) women should receive special treatment.

Question 20

The general principle of etiquette is to:

A) avoid vulgarities.
B) be considerate of others.
C) respect other people's sensibilities.
D) avoid being a difficult person.

Question 21

In the fast-paced corporate environment of today, individuals are pretty much left on their own with respect to continuous learning.

Question 22

In the new model of career advancement a person's chronological age will be given more recognition than how long he or she has been engaged in a particular type of work.

Question 23

After one is promoted to supervisor or another managerial job, _________ is still important for further advancement.

A) creativity.
B) hard work.
C) passion.
D) expertise.

Question 24

Managers prefer workers with a passive personality.

Question 25

Technical competence is one of the many requirements for being promoted into a supervisory position.

Question 26

Violation of any one rule of etiquette is likely to have a major negative impact on your career.

Question 27

Today with so many organizations having sophisticated human resources programs, the organization has taken over primary responsibility for employee career development.

Question 28

If you are an active agent in taking control of the forces around you, you stand a better chance of capitalizing on opportunities.

Question 29

The new model of career advancement emphasizes a rapid climb up the organizational ladder.

Question 30

In the new model of career advancement there is more emphasis on temporary leadership assignments.

Question 31

Having the right education is more important than performing well on your present assignment in terms of moving ahead.

Question 32

With respect to career advancement, achieving balance in your life:

A) will usually retard your career in business.
B) gives you extra energy and vitality for your career.
C) drains your energy, and can lead to burnout.
D) is best attempted after you have achieved your work goals.

Question 33

Performing well on all your assignments is also important because it contributes to __________________.

A) the failure syndrome.
B) the success syndrome.
C) the mediocre syndrome.
D) the effective syndrome.

Question 34

Developing expertise is a highly regarded basic tactic for advancing one's career.

Question 35

Keep your accomplishments to yourself because good work alone is sufficient to get noticed in most organization.

Question 36

According to one authority cited in the human relations text, not taking risks on the job is riskier than taking risks.

Question 37

Getting ahead in business-related fields is exceedingly difficult unless you can _______ ________to other people.

A) relate effectively.
B) know how to read minds.
C) be aggressive.
D) relate ineffectively.

Question 38

Dominique, an executive assistant, has such highly-developed skills that she is able to move from employer to employer when the need arises. Dominique is therefore said to have career portability.

Question 39

Learning and remembering the names of work associates is considered to be part of good business etiquette.

Question 40

Carlos, the manager of information systems, works closely with Brad, a computer programmer. Carlos coaches Brad about information systems and gives him tips on success. Carlos is acting as a:

A) career counsellor.
B) mentor.
C) glass-ceiling breaker.
D) human resources specialist.

Question 41

To effectively implement networking, it is recommended that you keep a list of at least 25 people whom you contact at least once a month.

Question 42

Well-known consultant Tom Peters urges all career-minded people to develop their credentials and their reputation to the extent that they stand out like a brand name.

Question 43

When faced with adversity, first get emotional support, and then attempt to solve the problem that created the adversity.

Question 44

A major output of being visible is to attract the attention of an important person within the firm.

Question 45

If your first impression is unfavourable, you will often be invited back by an internal or external customer.

Question 46

The fear narrative acts as a strong impulse for people to enter into conflicts with their superiors and co-workers.

Question 47

A horizontal career path requires that the individual stay with one firm for at least ten years.

Question 48

Personal plans are often superimposed on a career path that specifies the positions one intends to hold.

Question 49

A traditional career path is the same as a horizontal career path.

Question 50

Balancing your life among the competing demands of work, social life, and personal interests can help you advance your career.