Question 1

Mergers,acquisitions,and downsizings have shifted the responsibility of career development from employees to employers.

Accepted Answer

Traditionally, employers played a significant role in career development, but the trend of mergers, acquisitions, and downsizings has shifted the responsibility more towards employees, encouraging them to take charge of their own career paths.

Question 2

Unlike training,career development:
A) has a short-term focus.
B) is initiated by employees.
C) has a broad scope.
D) benefits the organization.

Accepted Answer

Career development has a broad scope, encompassing all aspects of an employee's career, from initial training and development to career planning and advancement.

Question 3

Initially,companies viewed career development as a program to meet organizational needs.Now,it is also looked upon as a way to meet employees' needs.This shift in perspective is most likely due to all of the following EXCEPT:
A) the pressures of downsizing.
B) the pressures of technological change.
C) employee demands for career advancement opportunities.
D) the need for global firms to meet short-term strategic goals.

Accepted Answer

The need for global firms to meet short-term strategic goals does not directly relate to the shift in perspective from career development as solely meeting organizational needs to meeting employees' needs. The other options are all factors that influenced this shift in perspective.

Question 4

Currently,firms primarily view career development as a way to meet all of the following goals EXCEPT:
A) reducing job burnout.
B) reinforcing affirmative action.
C) improving quality of work life.
D) expanding tenure opportunities.

Accepted Answer

The other three options (reducing job burnout, reinforcing affirmative action, and improving quality of work life) are common goals for firms in providing career development opportunities to their employees. However, expanding tenure opportunities is not typically viewed as a primary goal of career development programs.

Question 5

Additional Case 9.1
Ron, the CEO at CableNet, wants to invest in career development because he is concerned that the firm is not prepared to meet future needs and challenges. Rudy, the operations manager, states that CableNet has already invested significantly in employee training, and a career development program would be a costly duplication. Rudy produces a recent productivity and quality study that shows significant improvement among employees to support his assertion that a development program is unnecessary. Charles, an IT manager, states that most supervisors currently discuss career options with their subordinates as part of the management process. Charles asserts that managers are taking care of their employees well enough and that nothing else is necessary. Tanya, the HR director, suggests that assigning employees to various jobs would give them a wider base of skills at a minimal expense. She asserts that an active career development program would help the company with EEO-related matters, which are a concern to her. The workforce is about 30% female and 45% minority, but upper management is 100% Asian-American male.
-Refer to Additional Case 9.1.Which of the following best describes Ron's primary concern?
A) Ensuring that the organization has a diverse and well-trained staff
B) Preparing employees for anticipated management openings
C) Helping employees balance their work and personal lives
D) Matching employee strengths and interests

Accepted Answer

Ron's primary concern is that the firm is not prepared to meet future needs and challenges, which aligns with preparing employees for anticipated management openings.

Question 6

Which of the following most likely suggests that career development is emphasized too much in an organization?
A) Employees take total responsibility for their career development.
B) Employees spend time with supervisors seeking career advice.
C) Employees make numerous lateral moves within a department.
D) Employee job performance is neglected for networking opportunities.

Accepted Answer

When career development is overemphasized in an organization, employees may neglect their job performance in favor of networking and other opportunities that may help them advance in their careers. Therefore, D is the most likely choice. A) suggests that employees have autonomy over their career development, which is not necessarily negative. B) indicates that employees seek career advice from their supervisors, which can be positive if it leads to meaningful guidance and support. C) suggests that employees make horizontal moves within a department, which may indicate a healthy level of exploration and growth.

Question 7

Who is responsible for an employee's career development in most modern companies?
A) Supervisors
B) HR department
C) Employees
D) Organization

Accepted Answer

In most modern companies, the responsibility for an employee's career development is shared between the employee and the organization. While supervisors and HR departments may provide resources and guidance, ultimately it is up to the employee to take ownership of their own career and seek out development opportunities.

Question 8

________ is an ongoing and formalized effort that focuses on developing enriched and more capable workers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is an ongoing and formalized effort...

Question 9

Additional Case 9.1
Ron, the CEO at CableNet, wants to invest in career development because he is concerned that the firm is not prepared to meet future needs and challenges. Rudy, the operations manager, states that CableNet has already invested significantly in employee training, and a career development program would be a costly duplication. Rudy produces a recent productivity and quality study that shows significant improvement among employees to support his assertion that a development program is unnecessary. Charles, an IT manager, states that most supervisors currently discuss career options with their subordinates as part of the management process. Charles asserts that managers are taking care of their employees well enough and that nothing else is necessary. Tanya, the HR director, suggests that assigning employees to various jobs would give them a wider base of skills at a minimal expense. She asserts that an active career development program would help the company with EEO-related matters, which are a concern to her. The workforce is about 30% female and 45% minority, but upper management is 100% Asian-American male.
-Refer to Additional Case 9.1.Rudy's comments most likely suggest that he:
A) is confused between the concepts of training and development.
B) realizes the importance of meeting employee career demands.
C) hopes to retain the most competent employees for many years.
D) dislikes the idea of linking career development with performance appraisals.

Accepted Answer

Rudy's comments suggest a confusion between the concepts of training and development, as he views the proposed career development program as a costly duplication of the existing employee training efforts, not recognizing the distinct benefits and purposes of career development beyond immediate job performance improvements.

Question 10

Career development in traditional bureaucratic organizations differs from that in more modern organizations in that:
A) bureaucratic organizations left career development solely to the employees, while modern organizations implement career development for employees.
B) bureaucratic organizations supported employee empowerment, while most modern organizations shy away from employee empowerment.
C) bureaucratic organizations saw career development as something that was done "for" employees, while modern organizations view it as something in which the employee must play a role.
D) bureaucratic organizations saw career development as something that would improve the individual employee, while modern organizations see career development as something that will improve the company as a whole.

Accepted Answer

Bureaucratic organizations viewed career development as a process that was done for the employees, rather than involving the employees themselves. In contrast, modern organizations see career development as a joint effort between employees and the organization, with the employee taking an active role in their own career growth.

Question 11

Initial career development efforts focused on the individual.As the field advanced,it integrated career development into organizational needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Initial career development efforts focused on the...

Question 12

Additional Case 9.1
Ron, the CEO at CableNet, wants to invest in career development because he is concerned that the firm is not prepared to meet future needs and challenges. Rudy, the operations manager, states that CableNet has already invested significantly in employee training, and a career development program would be a costly duplication. Rudy produces a recent productivity and quality study that shows significant improvement among employees to support his assertion that a development program is unnecessary. Charles, an IT manager, states that most supervisors currently discuss career options with their subordinates as part of the management process. Charles asserts that managers are taking care of their employees well enough and that nothing else is necessary. Tanya, the HR director, suggests that assigning employees to various jobs would give them a wider base of skills at a minimal expense. She asserts that an active career development program would help the company with EEO-related matters, which are a concern to her. The workforce is about 30% female and 45% minority, but upper management is 100% Asian-American male.
-Refer to Additional Case 9.1.Charles' comments suggest that the company's career development efforts are primarily based on:
A) job rotation.
B) mentoring.
C) coaching.
D) training.

Accepted Answer

Charles' comments suggest that the company's career development efforts are primarily based on coaching, as he mentions that supervisors discuss career options with their subordinates, which is a key aspect of coaching.

Question 13

A number of events and forces in the business environment have shaped the move in career development from corporate to individual responsibility,including:
A) increasing stock option opportunities.
B) the empowerment movement.
C) global recruiting efforts.
D) hiring increases.

Accepted Answer

The empowerment movement, which emphasizes individual responsibility and decision-making, has led to a shift in career development from being solely the responsibility of the corporation to also being the responsibility of the individual. The other options listed (increasing stock option opportunities, global recruiting efforts, hiring increases) do not necessarily relate directly to the shift in career development responsibility.

Question 14

Tomas is considering his company's most critical needs and challenges in the future and his own strengths and interests.Tomas is most likely in the process of:
A) linking his needs to the firm's needs.
B) laying the groundwork for a mentoring program.
C) establishing a management development program.
D) evaluating the marketability of his skills in a global setting.

Accepted Answer

Tomas is considering both the needs and challenges of his company and his own strengths and interests. This suggests that he is trying to link his own needs and goals with those of the company, which is an important step in career planning and development. Option B and C suggest programs that Tomas may be implementing, but there is no indication in the question that he is doing so. Option D is unrelated to the information provided in the question.

Question 15

Lillian,the VP of HR,insists that a career development program should be implemented at Dresses,Inc.She notes that employee turnover is increasing and many employees complain that they feel stuck in dead-end jobs.Patty,the president of HR,claims that due to the recent economic downturn,it is impossible to implement such a program.From this scenario,it is most likely that:
A) Lillian does not recognize the cost-benefit factors in implementing a career development program.
B) Patty does not place enough importance upon the vital need of career development.
C) Lillian overestimates the value of career development.
D) Patty is more economically savvy than Lillian.

Accepted Answer

Lillian recognizes the importance of career development in addressing employee turnover and dissatisfaction, while Patty dismisses the idea due to economic concerns. This suggests that Patty may not place enough importance on career development, rather than Lillian overestimating its value or ignoring cost-benefit factors.

Question 16

Career development is best defined as a:
A) one-time event or opportunity to enhance long-term skills.
B) formal, organized, ongoing effort to develop people skills.
C) highly selective process which guarantees success.
D) process that focuses on immediate job requirements.

Accepted Answer

Career development is an ongoing effort to develop and improve one's skills and abilities for career advancement. It involves formal and informal learning opportunities, mentoring, coaching, and other activities that help individuals grow and expand their skill set. It is not a one-time event or a highly selective process, nor does it only focus on immediate job requirements.

Question 17

The purpose of career development has changed over time and shifted its focus from the:
A) organization to both the organization and the individual.
B) individual to the organization.
C) organization to the individual.
D) individual to the community.

Accepted Answer

Career development used to focus solely on the needs of the organization, but over time it has shifted to also consider the needs and goals of the individual. This means that career development now focuses on a mutual benefit for both the organization and individual, rather than just the organization benefiting from employee's career growth.

Question 18

Career development differs from training by its purpose,its content,and its time frame.

Accepted Answer

Career development and training have different goals, subject matter, and time frames. Career development is focused on long-term growth and advancement in a chosen profession, while training is typically focused on acquiring specific skills or knowledge for immediate application in a current job or task. Additionally, career development often involves a broader range of experiences and learning opportunities, such as job rotations, mentoring, and networking, than traditional training programs.

Question 19

Chloe,Operations Manager of Brant International,is trying to encourage employee empowerment in the business.She supports letting employees take total responsibility for their career development.As the head of HR,you would most likely:
A) realize that giving total responsibility to employees may leave them without the guidance and understanding they need to develop their careers.
B) agree that while this is done in most companies, it is too expensive for Brant to implement at this time.
C) follow her suggestion, knowing that employee empowerment of this sort will increase worker morale and productivity.
D) believe that the company should play the most active role in employees' career development.

Accepted Answer

While employee empowerment is important, giving total responsibility for career development may leave employees without the necessary guidance and support. The company should still play an active role in providing resources and support for employees to develop their skills and achieve their career goals.

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why the career development field has experienced significant change in recent decades?
A) More college graduates pursue careers with non-profit organizations.
B) Self-employment is a preferred career path for professionals.
C) Career paths are less structured and predictable.
D) Job security is an important career element.

Accepted Answer

Career paths are less structured and predictable as the job market has become more dynamic and technology has created new job roles and career opportunities. This has led to a need for more adaptable career development strategies and a focus on continuous learning and skill development.

Quiz 9: Developing Careers

Mergers,acquisitions,and downsizings have shifted the responsibility of career development from employees to employers.

Unlike training,career development:

Initially,companies viewed career development as a program to meet organizational needs.Now,it is also looked upon as a way to meet employees' needs.This shift in perspective is most likely due to all of the following EXCEPT:

Currently,firms primarily view career development as a way to meet all of the following goals EXCEPT:

Which of the following most likely suggests that career development is emphasized too much in an organization?

Who is responsible for an employee's career development in most modern companies?

________ is an ongoing and formalized effort that focuses on developing enriched and more capable workers.

Career development in traditional bureaucratic organizations differs from that in more modern organizations in that:

Initial career development efforts focused on the individual.As the field advanced,it integrated career development into organizational needs.

A number of events and forces in the business environment have shaped the move in career development from corporate to individual responsibility,including:

Tomas is considering his company's most critical needs and challenges in the future and his own strengths and interests.Tomas is most likely in the process of:

Career development is best defined as a:

The purpose of career development has changed over time and shifted its focus from the:

Career development differs from training by its purpose,its content,and its time frame.

Chloe,Operations Manager of Brant International,is trying to encourage employee empowerment in the business.She supports letting employees take total responsibility for their career development.As the head of HR,you would most likely:

Which of the following best explains why the career development field has experienced significant change in recent decades?