personal finance chapter 2

barb hotchkins is in the 28 percent tax bracket. A tax-exempt employee benefit with a value of $500 would have a tax -equivalent value of

$694

which one of the following is defined as a commitment to a profession that requires continued training and offers a clear path for occupational growth?

Career

efficient work habits are an example of

an employee's initiative

changes in the demand for goods and services are an example of a(n)_____influence in the job market

economic

the occupational outlook handbook would be most useful for determining

expected employment in various career clusters

a chronological resume sequences personal data based on:

experience

a cafeteria-style employee benefits program allows workers to select the benefits the prefer based on their personal situations

false

corporate culture refers to the methods used by an organization to determine the value of employee benefits

false

which of the following trends is most likely to increase domestic career opportunities in manufacturing organizations

increased exports

a(n)_____ is an employment position that is obtained mainly to earn money

job

to assess the current value of a lump-sum retirement benefit that will be received in 10 years use the _______calculation

present value of a single amount

Kenton freer wants to locate employment positions presently available in his career area, would be obtained from:

professional contacts

a persons birth date, sex, height, and weight should only be included on a resume, if that information relates specifically to qualifications for an employment position

true

a possible opportunity cost associated with career advancement is a need to relocate your household

true

certain careers increase and decrease in demand based on changes in interest rates

true

current business and economic news can be indication of future job demand

true

increased technology can result in a reduction of employment in one industry while creating new jobs in other industries

true

compared to a job, a career

demands regular updating of knowledge

the purpose of an informational interview is to obtain employment from a branch office of a major corporation

false