Problem Solving — Cumulative exam Answers

The Department of Transportation built a new highway interchange outside of Raymond’s town. Many of the businesses are suffering because the amount of traffic in town has been reduced. This is forcing employers to reduce their number of employees. What factor that affects the labor market is represented in this situation?a.World eventb.Government actionc.Social changed.Population shift

Making small talk at a meeting is a bad idea because ______.a.Talking too much can be seen as vainb.It wastes a tremendous amount of timec.Only one person might be interestedd.Everyone will want to discuss your story

If you focus on the present now, instead of focusing on your future concerns, you will be able to __________.a.Gain more enjoyment from your leisure timeb.Avoid doing more work than necessaryc.Create a feeling of control in your lifed.All of the above

Your _____ are the beliefs and principles that define who you are, shape attitudes and choices, and help set prioritiesa.aptitudesb.valuesc.interestsd.abilities

When applying for a position, you can make a positive impression by _____.a.acting confidentb.being preparedc.communicating effectivelyd.all of the above

Jefferson is interested in starting his own business. He plans to borrow money from the local bank in order to finance the business. They will require him to submit a business plan and a(n) _____. a. buy-out plan b. income statement c. partnership agreement d. financial plan Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Candice’s first job was at the grocery store making deli food. While in culinary school, she worked part time in a restaurant kitchen, and after finishing school, she found a position as a head chef. With her growing experience and advanced education, Candice has been able to _____. a. successfully change occupations b. move up the career ladder c. follow a job trail d. enter the career cycle Please select the best answer from the choices provided

By working in a series of positions with increasing responsibilities, the owner of Stonegate Gardens has built her interest in flowers and plants into _____.a.a vocationb.a jobc.a career d.part-time work

Justine was interested in learning how to play the piano. She has been playing some basic songs, but still gets a lot of help from her teacher. What stage of ability development is Justine at?a.Noviceb.Apprenticec.Master d.Mentor

Janice’s grandmother stayed at home and took care of her family while her grandfather worked. Today Janice lives on her own and has a full time job. What factor that affects the labor market is represented in this situation?a.Population shiftb.Social changec.World eventd.Government action

John from sales has just sent you an e-mail. He needs a decision made on the Johnson account as soon as possible. You can make the decision, but you feel like you’d like to ask your boss for her advice. Unfortunately, she is in a business meeting, and the decision needs to be made very soon. You decide to take the initiative and ______.a.Interrupt your boss to make the decisionb.Ask a coworker to make the decisionc.Wait to make the decisiond.Make the decision

The decision that would most likely require the use of the decision-making process.a.Deciding on what to wear in the morningb.Deciding on a car to buyc.Deciding on what to eat for lunchd.Deciding to go to softball practice

Decide which statement best reflects a proper attitude on the first day of work.a.I should point out other workers who are not properly dressed.b.I should question business practices shown to me.c.I should listen closely when people talk to me.d.I should defend my ideas with rigor.

Ramona just completed several personal career profiles and is ready to make a career decision. Based on her career profiles, which of the following would be her best career decision? a. Select the career where she will make the most money b. Select the career that sounds the most fun c. Select the career that is ranked lowest out of all of her career profiles d. Select the career that best matches her personal information Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Imagine that you have started working at a company that has implemented total quality management. It is your job to communicate how the work environment will change to all employees. Which is the best message to communicate to everyone?a.“You will need to communicate with your managers better.”b.“You will need to consider how you can improve quality.”c.“You will all be responsible for telling everyone how well they are doing.”d.“You will need to meet management quality quotas.”

Which of the following statements about cover letters is false?a.A cover letter gives an employer some insight into the applicant’s personality.b.A cover letter provides an employer with an sample of the applicant’s written communication skills. c.A cover letter is sent before a résumé so that the employer knows it is coming. d.A cover letter allows an applicant to go more in depth about their skills and abilities.

In order to make your career as mobile as possible, it is important to ________.a.Stick closely to the job tasks that are given to youb.Let your boss know that you are willing to change jobsc.Expand your responsibilities by accepting new projectsd.Accept any new job opportunities that come your way

Which change should be made to the above cover letter excerpt before sending it to an employer? a. The author should to remove “Dear”, because it is an informal letter b. The author should remove the background color from the letter c. The author should reduce the number of keywords being used d. The author should increase the number of characters to 100 on each line Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following choices best describes why it is difficult to start a self improvement plan?a.Self improvement plans usually take too long to show resultsb.Self improvement plans almost never succeed and are a waste of timec.Self improvement plans require people to admit they need improvementd.Self improvement plans are too expensive for most people

Globalization concerns many workers because ________.a.A competitive marketplace will allow them to buy cheaper goodsb.Companies will tend to seek lower costs by outsourcing laborc.Workers have the opportunity to pursue international opportunitiesd.Technology allows workers to collaborate with businesses across the globe