Question 1

Career planning involves becoming aware of one's options, constraints and consequences.

Accepted Answer

Career planning involves researching different career options, understanding the limitations and opportunities in various fields, and considering the potential outcomes and consequences of different paths. Without awareness of these factors, effective career planning cannot take place.

Question 2

Career models can focus on the individual, the organization and the team

Accepted Answer

Career models can be designed to focus on the individual's growth and development, the organization's needs and goals, and the team's dynamics and productivity.

Question 3

In the 'new' employment relationship described in your text employment is BEST viewed as an exchange relationship for mutual benefit

Accepted Answer

In the 'new' employment relationship, the emphasis is on a mutual exchange of benefits between the employer and employee. It is no longer just a transactional relationship where the employer pays a salary for work done, but rather a relationship based on mutual respect, trust, and collaboration. Both parties must benefit from the employment relationship.

Question 4

Generativity (according to Erikson) is when people focus on the generations that have gone before them.

Accepted Answer

Generativity, according to Erik Erikson, is a stage of psychosocial development where individuals focus on nurturing and guiding the next generation, not on the generations that have gone before them.

Question 5

A key competency for individuals proposed by Jones and DeFillippi is "Knowing whom" to form work relationships with.

Accepted Answer

Jones and DeFillippi propose that a key competency for individuals is "Knowing whom" to form work relationships with.

Question 6

According to Greenhaus et al. (2000), a career is BEST defined as one's work experiences over a lifetime.

Accepted Answer

Greenhaus et al. (2000) define a career as the "pattern of work-related experiences that span the course of a person's life." This includes not only one's current job or profession, but also previous jobs, experiences, and educational background that contribute to their overall career trajectory.

Question 7

Outplacement focuses on keeping people happy within the organization.

Accepted Answer

Outplacement is a service provided by companies to help employees who have been laid off or made redundant to find new employment. It is not focused on keeping people happy within the organization, but rather on assisting former employees in transitioning into new roles outside of the company.

Question 8

Career management involves becoming aware of one's options.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Career exploration always includes goal setting.

Accepted Answer

Career exploration can involve a variety of activities such as researching different industries, job shadowing, informational interviews, and internships, and does not always include goal setting, although setting goals can be a beneficial part of the process.

Question 10

Based on the Greenhaus et al. model, career establishment occurs at what age?

Accepted Answer

According to the Greenhaus et al. model, career establishment generally occurs between the ages of 25-40, which is the time period when individuals are establishing themselves in their careers and gaining experience in their chosen field.

Question 11

According to Greenhaus & colleagues a career is best defined as::

Accepted Answer

Greenhaus et al. define a career as the pattern of work experiences over one's lifetime, including both paid and unpaid work, as well as formal and informal learning experiences. Therefore, options B and C are too limited in their definition of a career, and option D is not accurate.

Question 12

An expert focuses on building knowledge.

Accepted Answer

An expert is someone who has extensive knowledge and skill in a particular field. Building knowledge and expertise is the primary goal and focus of an expert.

Question 13

Which of the following is the BEST example of the 'new' employment relationship described in your text?

Accepted Answer

The 'new' employment relationship is characterized by an exchange relationship for mutual benefit between employers and employees. This relationship is based on a fair exchange of work for pay and benefits, rather than loyalty or family-like relationships. Option D best captures this new relationship.

Question 14

According to Levinson 80% of men interviewed has experienced a midcareer period of self-questioning and reevaluation.

Accepted Answer

According to Levinson's research, 80% of men interviewed experienced a midcareer period of self-questioning and reevaluation.

Question 15

The career counseling process can be viewed as having three stages.

Accepted Answer

The career counseling process generally consists of three stages: assessment, exploration, and implementation.

Question 16

A career path is a series of jobs with related tasks and experiences that an employee moves through over time.

Accepted Answer

A career path typically involves a progression of jobs, each building on the previous one and providing opportunities for growth and development in a particular field or industry.

Question 17

Hall and colleagues Protean career emphasizes::

Accepted Answer

The Protean career model emphasizes that individuals are in the driver's seat of their careers and have the ability to shape them based on their own values, interests, and strengths. The model acknowledges that organizations can provide opportunities and support for career development, but ultimately, the responsibility lies with the individual to navigate their own career path.

Question 18

In the 'traditional' employment relationship, employees often felt that had joined the company 'family'.

Accepted Answer

The 'traditional' employment relationship often involved a sense of loyalty and commitment from employees, as if they were part of a family within the company.

Question 19

According to Levinson age 30 is in the:

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

HRD's role in career development is to make a plan for every employee.

Accepted Answer

HRD (Human Resource Development) facilitates career development by providing tools, resources, and opportunities, but it's ultimately up to the individual employee to take charge of their own career path.

Quiz 13: Career Management and Development