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1The goal of training is preparation of the employee for changes while the goal of development is preparation for the current jo
A)True
B)False


2Organizations may support and encourage employee development through a variety of ways. Which one of the following categories is not recognized as an approach to support development?
A)Formal education
B)Assessment
C)Reviewing work samples
D)Job experiences


3Formal educational programs include short courses offered by consultants, workshops, and executive MBA programs.
A)True
B)False


4Organizations vary in the methods and sources of information they use in developmental assessment. Which one of the following is not one of the methods or sources used?
A)Peer ratings
B)Psychological testing
C)Performance appraisal
D)Utility validation


5The primary use of assessment centers is to identify whether employees have the personality characteristics, administrative skills, and interpersonal skills needed for managerial jobs.
A)True
B)False


6All but which one of the following items are skills related to success as a manger?
A)Egotism
B)Compassion
C)Self awareness
D)Decisiveness


7Job rotation is most likely to be successful when it meets certain conditions. Which one of the following items is not a condition to meet for successful job rotation?
A)Used for skill development
B)Only certain employees are permitted job rotation opportunities
C)Timing of rotations is managed to maximize benefits and minimize costs
D)Used for gaining experience for management careers


8A _____________ involves moving an employee into a position with greater challenges, more responsibility, and more authority than in the previous jo
A)transfer
B)downward move
C)lateral transfer
D)promotion


9Which of the following is best described as a leave of absence from an organization to renew or develop skills?
A)Externship
B)Mentoring
C)Sabbatical
D)Internship


10A basic career management system involves four steps. Which one of the following items is NOT considered one of the four steps?
A)Mentoring
B)Goal setting
C)Action planning
D)Reality check


11The process of identifying and tracking high-potential employees who will be able to fill top management positions when they become vacant is called which of these?
A)Mentoring
B)Action planning
C)Benchmarking
D)Succession planning





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