WorksheetsUnderstanding Human Capital and Career Clusters
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is human capital?
The physical assets of a business
The total shares of a corporation
The improvement in labor created by knowledge and skills
The financial resources of a company
Which cluster involves careers in improving the quality and safety of food?
Business Management & Administration
Hospitality & Tourism
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Health Science
What is the primary focus of the Information Technology cluster?
Building and maintaining structures
Managing financial accounts
Designing and managing software and hardware programs
Providing legal services
Which career cluster employs the largest number of workers in Virginia?
Information Technology
Business Management & Administration
Education & Training
Health Science
What type of skills are emphasized in the Finance cluster?
Creative and design skills
Math and statistics skills
Technical and engineering skills
Organizational and leadership skills
Which cluster prepares you for careers using science, technology, engineering, and math skills?
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Manufacturing
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications
What is a key way to invest in your human capital?
Buying technology gadgets
Investing in real estate
Getting more education
Purchasing stocks
Which cluster focuses on careers in public service?
Marketing
Finance
Human Services
Government & Public Administration
What is emphasized in the Hospitality & Tourism cluster?
Food safety and cultivation
Management, marketing, and operations of travel related services
Software development
Public safety and security
Which cluster uses skills in communication and problem solving to support families and individuals?
Human Services
Business Management & Administration
Education & Training
Information Technology
What is the first step in the recruitment process?
Conducting interviews
Identifying the vacancy
Posting the job advertisement
Screening resumes
Which law in the United States requires employers to provide a safe working environment?
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Match the following
Payment linked to the number of sales made.
commission
When a proportion of the company’s profits are paid to the employees.
profit sharing
An additional amount, paid on top of salary, for good work.
bonus
Pay which is related to an employee’s output, only practical in professions where output is easily measurable.
performance related pay
When shares of the company are given to employees so they become owners.
share ownership
Which of the following is NOT a component of financial management?
Investment decisions
Dividend decisions
Profit maximization
Customer service
The process of starting a new business is known as:
Diversification
Entrepreneurship
Liquidation
Amortization
