WPR Competency Skills #11-13

Question 1

Which skill is used when improving professional skills to stay up-to-date in one's career field?

Accepted Answer

Continuous learning

Question 2

Which of the following is most closely related to the "culture" of an organization?

Accepted Answer

Company values

Question 3

You are concerned because you are 50 pounds overweight. A logical, short-term goal is to:

Accepted Answer

lose 10 pounds in a month

Question 4

What allows you the opportunity to define your company's goals, ethics, culture, and norms for decision making?

Accepted Answer

The mission statement

Question 5

The goals of professional networking are to develop

Accepted Answer

connections and advisors based on mutual needs, interests and trusts

Question 6

As a valued employee, Doretha asks her employer to pay for a work-related course. Why does she have this expectation?

Accepted Answer

The employer has an interest in expanding her skill set.

Question 7

Professional trade organizations, classes, seminars, trade shows, and trade publications are used by businesses to:

Accepted Answer

obtain up-to-date information about the industry

Question 8

A benefit to preparing and taking your own lunch to work is:

Accepted Answer

it provides the opportunity to eat healthier

Question 9

If you are interested in a promotion, which of the following is essential?

Accepted Answer

Acquire and prove new industry knowledge

Question 10

Jill's company reimburses staff for taking professional development courses, which tells Jill that the company values

Accepted Answer

continuous learning

Question 11

The predictable fluctuations in a company's economic activity, such as employment and production, are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

the business cycle

Question 12

What is a main reason for employees to seek professional development throughout their careers is to be prepared for ___

Accepted Answer

changes in the workplace

Question 13

You should elaborate in your ________ on your ability to perform the specific tasks that are required for the job.

Accepted Answer

cover letter

Question 14

When writing resumes, why do employers prefer professional references over personal ones?

Accepted Answer

Personal references can be biased.

Question 15

What is the BEST way that Simone can show her commitment for continuous learning to her employer?

Accepted Answer

Attending conferences to acquire new industry related knowledge

Question 16

What is the BEST way for Alice's parents to help her prepare for an interview?

Accepted Answer

asking her mock questions and giving feedback

Question 17

What is the result of a large supply but a low demand for a particular product?

Accepted Answer

surplus

Question 18

What opportunities do industry professional associations offer individuals to aid continuous learning?

Accepted Answer

Education and networking

Question 19

Why is Susan asked if she is willing to occasionally attend out-of-town and overnight training sessions?

Accepted Answer

her commitment to professional growth

Question 20

Which question could violate laws aimed at achieving equal employment opportunities?

Accepted Answer

What is your religion?

Questions 20