Question 1

Match each term with its definition or description.
-Things to take advantage of in order to build strengths

Accepted Answer

Opportunities are things to take advantage of in order to build strengths.

Answer: A 
 Strengths are the actual skills, talents, and attributes that individuals possess.

Answer: B 
 Weaknesses are areas where individuals may lack skill or experience, and can potentially limit their success.

Answer: D 
 Threats are external factors that could potentially impact an individual's success or ability to build strengths.

Answer: E 
 Self-assessment tools are resources that can aid individuals in understanding their strengths and weaknesses, and identifying areas for growth.

Answer: F
 Self-awareness is the ability to recognize and understand one's own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, which can aid in the process of building strengths.

Question 2

The ________ department in an organization generally provides a number of assessment tools for employees.

Accepted Answer

human resources

Question 3

People generally are far more critical of others than they are of themselves.

Accepted Answer

People often exhibit a bias known as the "self-serving bias," where they tend to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors, often being more lenient with themselves than with others.

Question 4

Is there limited opportunity for advancement in this field? This would be a question you might ask yourself when determining what aspect of a SWOT analysis?

Accepted Answer

Considering the limited opportunity for advancement as part of a SWOT analysis falls under "Threats" because it represents external challenges that could hinder progress or success in the field.

Question 5

In performing a strengths assessment,it is important that you never compare yourself to others.

Accepted Answer

Comparing yourself to others during a strengths assessment can provide context and help you understand how your strengths are unique or how they might be leveraged differently in various environments. It's about understanding your unique value, not measuring your worth.

Question 6

When you analyze your weaknesses,you must accept that they cannot be changed into strengths.

Accepted Answer

While it may not be possible to completely eliminate all weaknesses, it is possible to work on them and improve them to some extent, turning them into strengths or at least mitigating their negative effects. So, weaknesses can be changed into strengths to some extent with effort and practice.

Question 7

The reason for participating in a ________ process is to identify strengths and styles that will benefit both the individual and the organization in a positive fashion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The reason for participating in a ________...

Question 8

As an employee becomes more effective with a soft skill,his or her consistency level with that skill ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As an employee becomes more effective with...

Question 9

Match each term with its definition or description.
-Tests,questionnaires,inventories,surveys,or other instruments designed to measure various aspects of personality,motivation,or competence

Accepted Answer

Self-assessment tools are tests, questionnaires, inventories, surveys, or other instruments designed to measure various aspects of personality, motivation, or competence. The other options listed are related to SWOT analysis and self-awareness.

Question 10

The first part of a skills inventory assessment is to measure technical skills needed for a specific position,sometimes called ________ skills.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first part of a skills inventory...

Question 11

Self-assessment tools are tests,questionnaires,inventories,surveys,or other instruments designed primarily to ________ various aspects of personality,motivation,or competence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Self-assessment tools are tests,questionnaires,inventories,surveys,or other instruments designed...

Question 12

What specific technical skills and expertise do I have that are required for the job? This would be a question you might ask yourself when determining what aspect of a SWOT analysis?

Accepted Answer

The question is focused on identifying personal strengths, therefore it falls under the "Strengths" category of the SWOT analysis.

Question 13

Can I network and find a mentor who will coach me and open doors that might enhance my career opportunities? This would be a question you might ask yourself when determining what aspect of a SWOT analysis?

Accepted Answer

This question pertains to exploring potential opportunities for career development through networking and mentorship, making it a relevant consideration under the opportunities category of a SWOT analysis.

Question 14

Opportunities and threats are different from strengths and weaknesses in that you cannot control them.

Accepted Answer

Opportunities and threats are external factors that are outside of your control, while strengths and weaknesses are internal factors that can be controlled and improved upon.

Question 15

Do I have difficulty packaging my skills and marketing myself to a company? This would be a question you might ask yourself when determining what aspect of a SWOT analysis?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty packaging skills and marketing oneself to a company refers to a weakness in terms of personal branding and self-promotion. Therefore, the correct choice is B) Weaknesses.

Question 16

Ensuring that you have a positive self concept is a key value of self-assessment.

Accepted Answer

A positive self-concept is important in self-assessment because it helps individuals to have confidence and believe in their abilities, both strengths and weaknesses. It enables them to evaluate themselves realistically, set achievable goals, and work towards improving themselves without getting discouraged or having negative self-talk.

Question 17

Which of these is often overlooked when a person takes a personal self-assessment?

Accepted Answer

Many people neglect their physical fitness and health when conducting a personal self-assessment. They may focus more on skills, values, cognitive ability, and learning style, while forgetting that physical wellness is also an important factor in overall well-being.

Question 18

SWOT analysis is a managerial planning tool that can be adapted easily to a personal career assessment tool.

Accepted Answer

SWOT analysis can be used as a personal career assessment tool by evaluating one's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in their career path.

Question 19

Assessment tools need to be viewed as just one step in the journey to becoming more ________.No assessment tool,even a professionally administered one,is 100 percent accurate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Assessment tools need to be viewed as...

Question 20

Managers doing strategic planning often use a tool or process called a SWOT analysis.Of the following,which is not represented by the letters in SWOT?

Accepted Answer

The letters in SWOT represent Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Talents are not specifically included as a category in a traditional SWOT analysis.

Quiz 15: Enhancing Your Management Career Potential

Match each term with its definition or description. -Things to take advantage of in order to build strengths