HR CH 8
False - ANS Most employee development occurs through formal education programs.
It is an assignment of an employee to a position in a different area of the company, usually in a
lateral move. - ANS Which of the following is true about a transfer?
By focusing on inner thoughts - ANS According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, how do
Introverted types (I) gain energy?
It creates an opportunity for employees to develop new skills and knowledge. - ANS Which of
the following is true of job enlargement?
The supervisor often discourages employees from challenging tasks saying that they are
incapable of accomplishing them. - ANS The employees at Melly Towers acknowledge that
their supervisor is excellent at his work and that he has received many accolades during his
40-year career. However, they claim he is a dysfunctional manager. The supervisor, when
confronted, argues that his work should speak for itself and his behavior is irrelevant. Which of
the following statements supports the employees' claim?
False - ANS Employees on sabbatical generally do not receive their salary or benefits.
self-assessment. - ANS The career management process starts with:
role plays - ANS In ________, a participant takes the part of a manager or employee in a
situation involving the skills to be assessed.
glass ceiling. - ANS Circumstances that resemble an invisible barrier that keep most women
and minorities from attaining the top jobs in organizations are referred to as the:
are comfortable with changing a decision. - ANS According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,
individuals with a Perceiving (P) preference:
Formal education - ANS Thompson Design, a popular furniture manufacturer, provides
employee support through various workshops on interior design techniques. It also offers
three-month courses on various aspects of decorating a home, from suitable paint for a media
room to contemporary outdoor furnishings. This adds to employees' existing knowledge and skill
sets, helping create customer satisfaction. In this scenario, which of the following approaches to
employee development is Thompson Design taking?
False - ANS Most employee development occurs through formal education programs.
It is an assignment of an employee to a position in a different area of the company, usually in a
lateral move. - ANS Which of the following is true about a transfer?
By focusing on inner thoughts - ANS According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, how do
Introverted types (I) gain energy?
It creates an opportunity for employees to develop new skills and knowledge. - ANS Which of
the following is true of job enlargement?
The supervisor often discourages employees from challenging tasks saying that they are
incapable of accomplishing them. - ANS The employees at Melly Towers acknowledge that
their supervisor is excellent at his work and that he has received many accolades during his
40-year career. However, they claim he is a dysfunctional manager. The supervisor, when
confronted, argues that his work should speak for itself and his behavior is irrelevant. Which of
the following statements supports the employees' claim?
False - ANS Employees on sabbatical generally do not receive their salary or benefits.
self-assessment. - ANS The career management process starts with:
role plays - ANS In ________, a participant takes the part of a manager or employee in a
situation involving the skills to be assessed.
glass ceiling. - ANS Circumstances that resemble an invisible barrier that keep most women
and minorities from attaining the top jobs in organizations are referred to as the:
are comfortable with changing a decision. - ANS According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,
individuals with a Perceiving (P) preference:
Formal education - ANS Thompson Design, a popular furniture manufacturer, provides
employee support through various workshops on interior design techniques. It also offers
three-month courses on various aspects of decorating a home, from suitable paint for a media
room to contemporary outdoor furnishings. This adds to employees' existing knowledge and skill
sets, helping create customer satisfaction. In this scenario, which of the following approaches to
employee development is Thompson Design taking?
