Management 269 Chapter 7

In today's business climate, this best describes the commitment a company makes with respect to an employee's full-time, full-benefit job. A) B) C)D)

• It is a guaranteed lifetime job.

• It is a week-to-week arrangement.

• It is permanent but subject to change at any time.

• There is no commitment on the part of the company or the employee.

Which of the following is an example of a well-defined career choice that is not too broad nor too narrow? A) B) C) D)

• pharmaceutical research

• working in the medical field

• researching new headache remedies

• working as an executive for Pfizer

Which of the following might be a competitive edge for a person applying for an accounting job?

• exceptional writing skills

• exceptional problem-solving skills

• computer programming experience

• exceptional public speaking skills

In a society that is experiencing a widespread obesity "epidemic," one might expect opportunities in this field to increase the most.

• sports management

• sports management

• fitness

• personal security

Which of the following is NOT a reason why today's companies have largely eliminated career development programs?

• Companies aren't as stable as they were in the past.

• Employees frequently move from job to job.

• Fewer employees are interested in career development.

• Downsizing has made jobs less stable or predictable.

A boundaryless career is one in which an individual ________.

• has no exact job

• works for no particular organization

• is responsible for his or her own career

• has a job that is part of his or personal lifestyle, 24 hours a day

The optimum career choice matches an individual's interests, abilities, and personality to ________.

• the best opportunity in the market

• a job that a person can competently perform

• a high-paying job

• a job that makes the person useful

Which of the following issues is NOT one of the top three factors that have been identified by today's college graduates as important in selecting a new job?

• job security

• job location

• job benefits

• compensation

Which of the following is most likely to provide a competitive edge for a person applying for a job in a law firm?

• exceptional math skills

• exceptional writing skills

• computer programming experience

• musical ability

The phrase "Play to your strengths" when applying for a job means ________.

• don't show employers your weaknesses

• be aggressive during job interviews

• apply to only the most ambitious jobs

• apply to jobs that suit your abilities