46. The World of Work Map assessment tool:
a) helps identify employees who are ready for overseas assignments
b) helps identify employees who are ready for expatriate assignments
c) helps people identify whether they prefer working with data or ideas, or people or things
d) forms the foundation upon which the Holland typologies is based
47. ManagerView360:
a) is an example of multisource assessment and feedback
b) provides valuable information for job analysis
c) provides valuable information for task analysis
d) is an example of a career ladder
48. Multisource feedback systems work best:
a) when used for task analysis
b) when the subject is provided information about how each rater responded
c) when used for job analysis
d) when reliable ratings are provided and the behaviors assessed are job related
49. Which of the following is NOT an example of work experiences used for employee development?
a) lateral moves
b) job analysis
c) upward moves
d) downward moves
50. Downward moves for employee development:
a) are sought out by employees
b) usually involve an increase in responsibility or status
c) can result in an employee who is more likely to quit
d) often occur when an employee accepts an overseas assignment
51. Research suggests that all of the following characteristics of job experiences enhance development and the employee experiencing a sense of personal growth EXCEPT:
a) when the job experience provides greater authority
b) when the job experience requires skill at creating change
c) when the job experience requires the use of persuasion rather than authority to get things done
d) when the job experience involves working closely with people and things
52. An effective coach:
a) is often employed to support first level supervisors
b) is an HR professional
c) will use a contract to set up a clear understanding of the nature and duration of the relationship
d) will foster a one-on-one relationship between a less experienced employee and a more experienced person (the coach)
53. Mentors benefit employees in all the following ways EXCEPT:
a) by offering challenging work experiences
b) by recommending employees for overseas assignments
c) by providing advice and political protection
d) by helping the employee build a sense of identity and personal competence
54. Which of the following would NOT enhance the success of a mentoring program?
a) mentors and protégés should have diverse backgrounds and perspectives
b) providing high-quality training to mentors and protégés
c) programs should allow mentors and protégés to have input into the type of person with whom they are matched
d) encouraging mentors and protégés to set goals
55. The career development process:
a) is rarely used by organizations employing a Bargain Laborer HR strategy
b) is mostly used by organizations employing a Bargain Laborer HR strategy
c) includes self-assessment, reality check, goal setting and action planning
d) is a series of steps that help employees move up the career ladder of the organization