Question 1

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Westin Manufacturing is a large firm with offices across the U.S. Many career opportunities exist at Westin in areas such as IT, sales, marketing, and product development. Westin managers are currently considering the idea of assigning a coach to every new employee at the firm. Which of the following, if true, best supports this idea?

5 points   

Question 2

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Diminished employee engagement is most likely shown by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

5 points   

Question 3

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Which of the bases for dismissal is defined as the deliberate and willful violation of the employer’s rules and may include stealing and insubordination?

5 points   

Question 4

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When an employee’s dismissal does not comply with the law or with the contractual agreement stated or implied by the firm via its employment application forms, employee manuals, or other promises, ________ has occurred.

5 points   

Question 5

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Which term refers to the occupational positions a person has had over many years?

5 points   

Question 6

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Managers at M&M Enterprises want to retain a greater number of the firm’s older workers. Which of the following would most likely help the firm accomplish this goal?

5 points   

Question 7

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According to research, effective mentors have the ability to ________.

5 points   

Question 8

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Which of the bases for dismissal is defined as the persistent failure to complete assigned duties or to meet prescribed standards on the job?

5 points   

Question 9

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What is the most likely reason that retirement planning is increasingly important to firms?

5 points   

Question 10

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Which of the following would LEAST likely measure employee engagement?

5 points   

Question 11

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Which term refers to advising, counseling, and guiding an employee?

5 points   

Question 12

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Allison, a new employee at Dixon Enterprises, has been assigned a career coach. Allison should most likely expect the coach to help her with all of the following EXCEPT ________.

5 points   

Question 13

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Quinn, a new employee at Madison Enterprises, thinks that a mentor would benefit his career at Madison. In order to have a successful mentor-protege relationship, Quinn should most likely ________.

5 points   

Question 14

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Which term refers to a planned learning event in which participants evaluate occupational trends, perform self-assessment exercises, set goals, and develop action plans?

5 points   

Question 15

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Which of the following terms refers to the willful disregard or disobedience of a supervisor’s authority?

5 points   

Question 16

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Misconduct, one of the bases for dismissal, is defined as ________.

5 points   

Question 17

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Which of the following is the role of a manager in an employee’s career development?

5 points   

Question 18

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Which term refers to the lifelong series of activities that contribute to a person’s career exploration, establishment, success, and fulfillment?

5 points   

Question 19

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Kareem, a college student, has just completed the Self-Directed Search test. By taking the test, Kareem is most likely trying to ________.

5 points   

Question 20

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What is the most common reason that employers transfer employees?