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#CareerManagement #Midterm 2016
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1
When feedback is received, one should
look only at the good things suggested by peers.
consider suggestions for improvement and positive comments.
throw it away.
2
Being in good health will allow one to:
avoid caffeine-rich drinks such as coffee.
experience an increased energy level.
need only five hours of sleep each night.
3
A leader’s willingness to take credit and blame for his/her actions is called:
accountability.
empathy.
vision.
4
Why is consensus important?
It allows part of the group to move forward.
Group members can support a decision and move forward.
It causes resentment on part of some group members.
5
A result of using teamwork in an organization is:
less competition.
increased production and output.
decreased worker morale.
6
When peers at work offer suggestions to correct a weakness, a person should:
consider their suggestions.
become defensive.
always accept their advice.
7
When a person has a job that is enjoyable, mental health is generally:
good
unaffected
negative
8
What skill helps a person follow oral directions?
Speaking clearly
Listening carefully
Setting goals
9
Which term describes time spent reading a book or attending a day spa?
Leisure time
Work time
Community time
10
What stage in the family life cycle occurs when couples decide to become parents?
Childbearing
Launching
Beginning
11
What stage in the family life cycle occurs when couples marry and establish a home?
Beginning
Parenting
Launching
12
Which personality type might be compatible with a career as an engineer?
Rational.
Artistic.
Idealist.
13
In this stage of the family life cycle families experience changes due to teens' activities.
Launching
Childbearing
Parenting
14
Musical learners like to engage in:
working with colors and pictures
interactions with others
rhythm and melody
15
Reading is important in the workplace because of the need to read:
a personal text from a coworker.
instructions from the supervisor.
Shakespeare’s great works.
16
The main reason why
most
young people seek a
first
job is:
health benefits.
college admissions requirement.
to earn money.
17
Peers impact the behavior of others
most
frequently during:
retirement.
adolescence.
childhood.
18
Which often has the
most
effect on the understanding of a spoken message?
What is said
Non-verbal communication
What is heard
19
Most
ethics problems in the workplace involve:
confidentiality.
loyalty.
dishonesty.
20
A person with a poor self-concept would:
value his/her own ability.
be afraid of failure.
like him/herself.
21
One of the
most
effective ways of dealing with stress is to:
exercise.
drink coffee or other caffeinated drinks.
identify the source of stress and address it directly.
22
Which represents ethical behavior in the workplace?
Replacing money stolen out of the cash drawer
Reporting a coworker who is stealing merchandise
Deliberately shipping damaged goods to a customer
23
During adolescence, a main concern should be:
establishing career goals.
retiring.
getting married.
24
Identify a resource that would help individuals balance family and work roles.
Hospital
On-site day care facility
Shopping center
25
Life stages are defined as:
steps in adulthood.
a series of stages limited to childhood.
changes that occur as we move through life experiences.
26
Criticism that is presented in a way that can help a person learn and grow is:
destructive.
constructive.
always presented in a group.
27
A person who learns
best
by making categories, & working w/ patterns, is a:
Musical learner.
Logical/mathematical learner.
Spatial learner.
28
To get along better with your coworkers:
always tell the supervisor what coworkers say.
do not say anything to anyone.
listen and answer questions briefly and positively.
29
Reading is important in the workplace because of the need to read:
a personal text from a coworker.
instructions from the supervisor.
Shakespeare’s great works.
30
Which term describes time spent earning a living in order to support one's family?
Work time
Family time
Leisure time
31
An example of a change that is beyond a person’s control is:
high school graduation.
a date with a friend.
the death of a loved one.
32
When taking a telephone message at the workplace, it is
best
for the person to:
rely on his/her memory.
write the message down.
tell the message to someone.
33
During leisure time a person might be involved in which activity?
On-the-job training
Business travel
Favorite hobby
34
Which developmental group is mainly concerned with providing for a family?
Middle-aged adults
Older adults
Infants
35
Natural or acquired skills, or talents, describe a person’s:
values.
goals.
abilities.
36
Harmony between work life and personal life is called:
flex time.
balance.
free time.
37
In this family life cycle stage children leave for college, join the military, or seek work?
Parenting
Launching
Aging
38
Which term describes attending a ball game with one's parents?
Community time
Family time
Work time
39
Self-esteem can be developed through:
making friends with the supervisor.
recognizing one’s abilities.
speaking to strangers.
40
When answering the phone at work, it is appropriate to:
use slang terms.
chew gum.
identify oneself and the company.
41
Which group is
most
influenced by peer pressure?
adolescents
teenagers
infants
