AnswersCareer Planning Development ACumulative Exam

Week 3 Test Answers

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Having a realistic pride in one’s abilities, accomplishments and goals is known as _______.

A
Success
B
Self-esteem
C
Self-efficacy
D
Assertiveness
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All workers pursue ongoing education for the same reason.

A
T
B
F
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Workflow is ___________.

A
A kind of work which involves handling liquids
B
The order in which tasks must be completed
C
The Zen-like state of high productivity
D
a yoga course offered by some companies
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The positive effects of allowing employees to manage workflow is that _______.

A
Overall, the level of productivity increases
B
Managers can begin to feel powerless
C
Work is harder to organize and track
D
The amount of managerial oversight increases
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Time shifting occurs when _______.

A
Clocks move ahead one hour in the spring
B
Works are copied and kept for future generations
C
Individuals copy works to view at a later time
D
Copyrighted materials comes into the public domain
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Describe the differences between power and authority.

Answer:

Power is the ability to influence others or get things done. Authority is the legitimate right to make decisions and direct others, usually because of a person’s position or role. A person can have power without formal authority, but authority is based on an accepted right to lead.

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If you think a task is boring, you should avoid it.

A
T
B
F
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Gossip occurs when Jen and Kathy talk about _______.

A
their coworker Ted.
B
the upcoming World Series.
C
their favorite TV show
D
the clothes they will wear to a party
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It is important to know your own strengths and weakness.

A
T
B
F
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Being assigned to a team means that a worker will work over a period of time with ______.

A
No collaboration on a defined goal
B
Other workers on different goals
C
Other workers on common goals
D
No collaboration on common goals
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One problem with using e-mail is that ______.

A
People will think you are a nerd if you use e-mail
B
E-mail is considered too formal for most communication
C
Once e-mail is sent out, it cannot be taken back
D
E-mail is expensive to use and maintain
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Advances in technology like the creation of cheap, lightweight laptops has allowed workers to work from almost anywhere.

A
T
B
F
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Recruiting new employees via the Internet allows companies to _________.

A
Reach candidates from across the world
B
Conduct recruiting sessions from the office
C
Gather résumés and cover letters paperlessly
D
All of the above
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The reason for prioritizing your work is to get the _______.

A
Most important jobs done
B
Smallest jobs done
C
Quickest jobs done
D
Least important jobs done
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Turning down promotion interviews for positions you are not interested in is good policy.

A
T
B
F
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A savings account is a risky investment.

A
T
B
F
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A person who has an unhealthy compulsion to do work is called a __________.

A
Workaholic
B
Workahemic
C
Workahectic
D
Workaharder
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Well balanced people are more productive employees.

A
T
B
F
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Explain how a positive person deals with worry and doubt.

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