Networking Quiz MGT201

A networker who approaches a room and identifies people who need to be connected with others in the room, thinking, whom he could introduce to the other, is typically said to be

• self-oriented.

• task-oriented.

• purpose-oriented.

• other-oriented.

Darryl is trying to prepare himself mentally for a networking meeting. Darryl should

• focus more on what to discuss rather than where to meet.

• realize that networking is something that should come naturally.

• concentrate only on what he can gain from the meeting.

• consider ways in which he can contribute to the networking needs of others.

Formal mentoring relationships usually have time frames, methods of termination, and checkpoints for goal setting.

• True

• False

Mario's mentor, Ericka, provides him with exposure and access to challenging assignments. Ericka is fulfilling the ______ of mentoring.

• social functions

• career functions

• personal functions

• psychosocial functions

Rick joined as a new faculty member at a university. Karen, a tenured faculty member at the same university, recognized Rick's potential and started to help and guide him. In this scenario, Karen is most likely exhibiting the role of a(n) ______.

• information interviewer.

• informal mentor.

• virtual mentor.

• process consultant.

Sally is working to build her personal and professional relationships so that she can have a chain of information and contacts to help support her new accounting practice. Which of the following interpersonal skills is Sally using?

• Coaching

• Mentoring

• Networking

• Monitoring

Successful networking requires a philosophy of expecting information and help from others.

• True

• False

The notion that most of us can find a connection to anyone else in the world through six levels of contacts is referred to as the

• secondary network.

• primary network.

• personal network.

• intimate network.

Which of the following statements is true about networking?

• Networking helps to increase effectiveness when researching a new concept, starting a new project, or developing a new product idea.

• Networking helps to access information limited to an individual's specific functional area rather than one that is holistic.

• Networking has no effect on an individual's access to available resources and information.

• The largest portion of a person's network consists of primary contacts.