Question 1

The learning organization depends on experimentation, which means

Accepted Answer

Experimentation involves systematically searching for and testing new knowledge by conducting research and analyzing the results. This process is essential for a learning organization because it allows the organization to identify areas for improvement, test new methods and strategies, and develop best practices based on empirical evidence. Observing labor market trends, exploiting data from primary research, random testing of information, and intuitive guesswork may all be useful in certain situations, but they do not provide the same level of systematic and rigorous learning that experimentation does.

Question 2

According to Schein, graduates who are mostly concerned with long-run career stability have a career anchor of

Accepted Answer

Schein identified security as a career anchor that is often prioritized by individuals who value long-term career stability. These individuals tend to prioritize job security and avoid risk-taking, which can limit opportunities for growth and advancement.

Question 3

According to Schein, people who have a strong technical/functional career anchor tend to avoid decisions that would drive them toward

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According to Schein, people with a strong technical/functional career anchor tend to avoid decisions that would drive them toward general management, as they prefer to focus on technical work rather than managerial responsibilities. Therefore, option E (general management) is the correct answer.

Question 4

Consultants, professors of business, freelance writers, and proprietors of small retail businesses tend to be identified with the career anchor of

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Consultants, professors of business, freelance writers, and proprietors of small retail businesses often value autonomy and independence in their work, as they have a high degree of control over their own careers and decisions. This is reflected in their tendency to engage in non-traditional employment arrangements, such as self-employment or independent contracting.

Question 5

Reverse mentoring is

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Reverse mentoring is a process where younger workers provide guidance and knowledge sharing to senior executives or employees who are higher up in the organizational hierarchy. This helps senior executives to stay up-to-date with new technology, trends, and ideas that younger generations are familiar with.

Question 6

The employer's role in career development includes all of the following except

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While employers may provide financial assistance for continuing education, it is not their obligation to pay for an MBA degree for high potential employees. The other options listed are responsibilities of the employer in supporting the career development of their employees.

Question 7

Hanan is the manager of a busy branch of a credit union.Her role in the career development of her staff includes

Accepted Answer

Providing timely and objective performance feedback is an important aspect of career development for employees. It helps them know their strengths and weaknesses, and how they can improve. Other options such as favoritism and creating unrealistic expectations are not appropriate or effective methods for career development.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of mentoring programs?

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Effective mentoring builds trust and a positive relationship between the mentor and protégé. This trusting relationship benefits both individuals and can lead to positive outcomes for the organization as a whole. The other options are incorrect.

Question 9

Yung made a choice to leave a large management consulting firm where she had worked for 10 years to become the executive director of a newly established nonprofit association, ChildAid, which is dedicated to helping children living in poverty.She had been volunteering with the organization prior to become the executive director, as she was inspired by the organization's mission.ChildAid has enough funds to give her a very modest salary for a year.She must engage in vigorous fundraising efforts to enable the organization to continue paying her salary beyond 1 year.Yung most likely has which of the following career anchors?

Accepted Answer

Yung's decision to leave a stable job for a nonprofit role driven by a mission to help children indicates a strong service/dedication career anchor.

Question 10

Learning organizations engage in all of the following activities except

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Learning organizations do not engage in unsystematic problem solving as they prioritize systematic and structured problem-solving approaches to improve their processes and outcomes. The other activities listed, such as learning from experience, transferring knowledge, experimentation, and learning from others, are all crucial components of a learning organization.

Question 11

The person with the primary responsibility of managing an employee's career with an organization is

Accepted Answer

The employee is primarily responsible for managing their own career, including setting goals, seeking opportunities for development, and making career decisions.

Question 12

An organization focused on creating, acquiring, and transferring knowledge, and at modifying its behaviour to reflect new knowledge and insights, is a(n)

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A learning organization is focused on continuously acquiring, sharing and transferring knowledge, and adapting its behavior based on new insights and information. This involves creating a culture that supports learning and development, and encourages experimentation, innovation, and collaboration. A post-secondary institution, in-house development center, training and development organization, and mentoring organization may also focus on learning and knowledge transfer, but they may have more specific goals or target audiences.

Question 13

Most experts agree that one of the most important things that an employer can do is to provide new employees with

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Question 14

People who are driven by the need to be on their own, free of the dependence that can arise when working in a large organization where promotions, transfers, and salary decisions make them subordinate to others, have a career anchor of

Accepted Answer

The need for independence and autonomy is a strong indication of a career anchor focused on freedom and the ability to work independently. Options A, B, C, and D do not address this particular motivation towards self-sufficiency.

Question 15

The use of an experienced individual to teach and train someone with less knowledge in a given area is called

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Mentoring involves using an experienced individual to teach and train someone with less knowledge or skill in a specific area. This may involve providing guidance, advice, support, and feedback to the mentee to help them develop their skills and abilities. It is a form of on-the-job training that can be particularly effective for transferring knowledge and expertise from one generation of workers to the next.

Question 16

Renu made a choice to leave a mid-sized law firm and start her own law practice where she is the named principal in the firm.It will take her at least a year to pay back the loan she has taken out in anticipation that her practice will be successful.She will work very long work hours until she establishes a good client base and gains sufficient funds to hire support staff.Renu values the fact that she now chooses which clients to accept work from and which area of law to practice in.Renu most likely has which of the following career anchors?

Accepted Answer

Renu's decision to start her own law practice, despite the challenges, indicates a strong desire for autonomy, independence, and creativity in her career.

Question 17

The most important promotion-related decisions are

Accepted Answer

Deciding whether promotion will be based on seniority or competence or some combination of the two is the most important promotion-related decision. This decision affects the fairness and effectiveness of the promotion process and has significant implications for employee motivation and organizational performance. The other factors listed are also important, but they are secondary to the choice of promotion criteria.

Question 18

Harold is the recently hired CEO of a telecommunications company.He wishes to create a learning organization.Activities that are necessary for this to occur include

Accepted Answer

Transferring knowledge is essential for creating a learning organization as it ensures that information and skills are shared and utilized across the organization, fostering continuous improvement and adaptation.

Question 19

A learning organization is an organization skilled at creating, acquiring, and transferring knowledge, and at modifying its behaviour to reflect

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A learning organization is defined by its ability to continuously create, acquire, and transfer knowledge, and modify its behavior accordingly. This requires being open to new knowledge and insights, not just adhering to traditional or conservative views. The skills of employees are important, but they are not the defining characteristic of a learning organization.

Question 20

Edgar Schein identified all of the following career anchors except

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Insecurity and inexperience is not one of the career anchors identified by Edgar Schein. The other choices are all career anchors identified by Schein.

Quiz 9: Career Development