Chapter 3: Confirming your core values

1. What is the definition of values?

• A. Personal preferences that change frequently
  

• B. Self-motivators indicating what you consider most important in life

• C. Rules set by society that everyone must follow

• D. Financial goals that determine career success

2. According to Maslow’s hierarchy, which needs must be fulfilled first?

• A. Self-actualization
  

• B. Safety needs
  

• C. Physiological needs
  

• D. Belonging needs

  
  

3. Which generation is described as independent, self-reliant, and focused on work-life balance?

• A. Millennials (1982–2000)
  

• B. Gen Xers (1961–1981)

• C. Baby Boomers (1943–1960)
  

• D. The Matures (1925–1942)

  
  

4. What does it mean when a value is "prized and cherished"?

• A. It is something you enjoy and feel proud of
  

• B. It is something society forces you to follow
  

• C. It is only important for professional success
  

• D. It changes frequently depending on trends

  
  

5. Which scenario best represents the concept of "chosen from alternatives"?

• A. A person following a career without considering other options
  

• B. A student deciding between an acting career in Hollywood or a scholarship to Harvard Business School
  

• C. Someone choosing a job without thinking about the consequences
  

• D. A person following family traditions without questioning them

  
  

6. Why is work-life balance important in career satisfaction?

• A. It allows employees to work longer hours without stress

• B. It ensures rapid career promotions

• C. It increases income potential
  

• D. It helps individuals align their priorities with their career and life goals
  

7. What is a key question to ask when creating a personal mission statement?

• A. “How much money do I want to earn?”
  

• B. “Why am I here?”
  

• C. “Which company offers the best benefits?”
  

• D. “How can I retire early?”

  
  

8. Which of the following is an example of an internal (higher-order) motivator in Herzberg’s theory?

• A. Company policies
  

• B. Salary

• C. Recognition and achievement
  

• D. Job security

  
  

9. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a truly held value?

• A. It is cherished and prized
  

• B. It is chosen freely

• C. It is imposed by society
  

• D. It is acted on repeatedly

  
  

10. How does work-life balance contribute to job satisfaction?

• A. It allows people to work as little as possible
  

• B. It helps align work with personal priorities and values
  

• C. It eliminates stress entirely from the workplace

• D. It guarantees a higher salary