Question 1

People who are attracted to work as biologists or professors are likely to have what kind of personality orientation?

Accepted Answer

Biologists and professors require analytical and research skills, which indicate an investigative personality orientation.

Question 2

Developmental activities provide

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Developmental activities provide educational and training resources to help employees identify their career potential, such as career counseling, mentoring, and skills development programs.

Question 3

People who are attracted to work as accountants are likely to have what kind of personality orientation?

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People who are attracted to work as accountants are often conventional in their personality orientation. They tend to prefer structured and orderly work environments and enjoy working with numbers and details. This aligns well with the conventional personality type which values order, rules, and conformity to established norms.

Question 4

Which of the following career development functions is performed by the employer?

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Employers often provide career information to help employees understand potential career paths and opportunities within the organization.

Question 5

The deliberate process through which an employee becomes aware of personal career-related attributes and the lifelong series of activities that contribute to his or her career fulfillment is known as

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The deliberate process of becoming aware of personal career-related attributes and engaging in activities for career fulfillment is known as career planning and development.

Question 6

A concern or value that a person who is engaged in career planning will not give up if a choice must be made, is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

The term that matches the given description is "career anchor," which refers to a person's fundamental self-concept about his or her career motives, values, and talents. This anchor serves as a guiding force for their career decisions and remains relatively stable over time.

Question 7

People who are attracted to work as advertising executives are likely to have what kind of personality orientation?

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The answer of People who are attracted to work as...

Question 8

A person's aptitudes, such as intelligence and mathematical ability, are often measured with

Accepted Answer

The General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB) is a comprehensive assessment of an individual's aptitudes, including intelligence and mathematical ability.

Question 9

The key factors in employee retention today are

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The key factors in employee retention today are both an organizational culture that values and nurtures talented employees and fair processes in "people" decisions. These factors work together to create a positive work environment and demonstrate to employees that they are valued by the organization. Lifelong learning opportunities and understanding individual motivators are also important, but not as critical as the combination of valuing talented employees and fair processes.

Question 10

Career-oriented firms stress career-oriented appraisals that link past performance and

Accepted Answer

Career-oriented firms use appraisals to identify the career preferences and developmental needs of their employees, linking them to their past performances. This helps the employees to plan their career development and create a career roadmap. It also helps organizations to identify and retain their talented employees by providing relevant training and developmental opportunities. The other options- fundamental skills, teamwork skills, training resources, and internal job posting system- may be evaluated separately or in addition to career-oriented appraisals.

Question 11

A lifelong series of activities (such as workshops)that contributes to a person's career exploration, establishment, success, and fulfillment is

Accepted Answer

Career development refers to the ongoing process of enhancing one's career through activities such as workshops, training, and education. It involves exploring career options, establishing career goals, developing skills and experience, and finding fulfillment and satisfaction in one's chosen career path. Retraining and job seminars may be components of career development, but they do not encompass the full scope of activities involved. Product life-cycles and empowerment are not directly related to career development.

Question 12

The manager performs all of the following career development functions except

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The manager should not shield the employee from organizational resources and career options, rather they should offer support and generate career options to help the employee achieve their career goals.

Question 13

The following are all personality types that John Holland found through his research except

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John Holland's research focused on six personality types: realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising, and conventional. "Vocational orientation" is not one of his identified types.

Question 14

You are a consultant that has been hired by a large retailer to lead a workshop for management trainees on the topic of career planning and development.Which of the following do you advise the trainees are the required skills for an employee accepting responsibility for his or her career?

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Self-motivation, independent learning, effective time and money management, and self-promotion are all necessary skills for an employee to take responsibility for their career. Goal orientation and networking (A) are important, but they are only a part of the necessary skillset. Career planning and self-assessment (C) are helpful, but they do not fully encompass the skills needed. Entrepreneurialism and money management (D) are not essential for all careers and situations. Effective time management (E) is also necessary, but it is only one of the skills needed for taking responsibility for one's career.

Question 15

People who are attracted into the forestry industry are likely to have what kind of personality orientation?

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People attracted to the forestry industry are likely to have a realistic personality orientation, as this field involves practical skills and tasks, such as tree identification, logging, and forest management. Realistic individuals tend to enjoy hands-on, physical work and value practical skills and experience.

Question 16

Young is the new director of human resources at a consulting engineering company.She wishes to implement career management initiatives and has been asked by the CEO why this would be of benefit to the business.How should she respond?

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Career management initiatives, such as development plans and training opportunities, can help employees feel valued and invested in their careers within the company. This, in turn, can reduce turnover and increase employee commitment to the organization, benefiting the business in the long run. Additionally, career management initiatives can assist with human resource planning by identifying employees with potential for advancement and ensuring there is a pipeline of skilled workers for future organizational needs. Compliance with employment equity laws may also be a benefit, but it is not the primary reason for implementing career management initiatives.

Question 17

Your colleague wishes to find a position with another employer and has asked you to define what is meant by networking as a career development tool.You advise her that

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Networking as a career development tool involves building relationships and sharing information with others in your industry or field. The objective is to let people know about your background and career goals and to mutually benefit from the exchange of information. It is not solely about asking contacts for a job or providing information to employers. Personal networking can involve speaking to colleagues within the organization as well as external professional contacts.

Question 18

A series of work-related positions, paid or unpaid, that help a person grow in job skills, success, and fulfillment is

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A career refers to a long-term pursuit of a profession or occupation with opportunities for advancement and ongoing growth in skills and fulfillment. This involves a series of work-related positions, both paid and unpaid, that build upon each other and allow for continued development in one's chosen field.

Question 19

The skills needed to be successful in a particular occupation are developed through

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The skills needed to be successful in a particular occupation typically require both education and experience. Education provides the foundational knowledge and skills, while experience helps to refine and apply these skills in a real-world setting. Aptitudes, motivation, life skills, and job skills may also play a role in success in a particular occupation, but education and experience are generally the most important factors.

Question 20

A person with a strong social orientation might be attracted to careers that entail interpersonal, rather than intellectual or physical, activities and to occupations such as

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A person with a strong social orientation is likely to be attracted to careers that involve helping and working with others, such as social work. This career involves interpersonal activities, such as counseling and working with clients to create plans to improve their lives. The other career options listed do not have as strong of a focus on interpersonal activities.

Quiz 9: Career Development