Which of the following is the most important aspect of work in terms of generating satisfaction?

Managing Human Resources, 7e (Gómez-Mejía / Balkin / Cardy)

Chapter 9 Developing Careers

1) Unlike training, career development:

A) has a short-term focus.

B) is initiated by employees.

C) has a broad scope.

D) benefits the organization.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) 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.

5) 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.

6) 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.

7) 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

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Why would a company offer generous tuition reimbursement?

Which of the following explains the high rate of voluntary turnover among the millennial generation of employees?

Which of the following best defines job withdrawal?

Is a theory that dissatisfied individuals enact a set of behaviors in succession to avoid their work situation?