CM: 5.04 Terms

What is the term for working at home by using a computer terminal electronically linked to one’s place of employment?

• Freelancing

• Telecommuting

• Outsourcing

• Consulting

What is defined as time free from everyday job responsibilities during which a person can pursue personal interests and hobbies?

• Work-life balance

• Leisure

• Vacation

• Break time

What term describes the various parts of one’s life, such as citizen, parent, spouse, worker, etc.?

• Social roles

• Life roles

• Career roles

• Family roles

What does the term "Lifestyle" refer to?

• The way a person lives, including geographic location, type of home, method of transportation, and social situations.

• The type of job a person has.

• The number of children a person has.

• The amount of money a person earns.

What are "Occupational Changes"?

• Changes in job status.

• Changes in lifestyle.

• Changes in family size.

• Changes in income level.

What does "Parenthood" mean?

• The state or relationship of being a parent.

• The process of getting a job.

• The act of moving to a new location.

• The decision to buy a new home.

What is meant by "Reduction in force"?

• The employment of fewer people.

• The increase in workforce size.

• The promotion of employees.

• The hiring of new staff.

What is the term for a group of people who are caring for both their parents and their children?

• Baby Boomers

• Generation X

• Sandwich Generation

• Millennials

What is defined as a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc.?

• Relaxation

• Stress

• Happiness

• Excitement

What are ideas and beliefs concerning career/work that are important to a person and govern his/her perception of job/occupation/career called?

• Work Values

• Personal Goals

• Career Objectives

• Job Preferences