GEB3033 Final

Which is the best definition of analysis? -Transferring your knowledge about one area of knowledge to another -Breaking information into smaller parts so that it is easier to understand their relationships and connections -Examining information to be sure it is complete and does not contain biases -Studying the source of the information to be sure it is valid and popular on the web

Breaking information into smaller parts so that it is easier to understand their relationships and connections

Which would not help you become a more effective listener? -Making eye contact -Appearing interested -Being comfortable with silence -Repeating back what you have heard -Doodling on a notepad

Doodling on a notepad

As corporations downsize and demand increases for customized services to meet the needs of diverse populations, what types of careers are most likely to grow?

Entrepreneurial careers

Which of the following is defined as motivating factors such as money, awards, and grades? -External motivators -Positive motivators -Internal motivators -Negative motivators

External motivators

The state of the economy is not an important factor to consider in career planning. T/F

False

Which of the following statements is the most accurate when it comes to describing the importance of self-assessment? -Provides insight into your emotions -Helps you become more effective and satisfied in all aspects of your life -Assists in determining the best career path for you to take -Determines what is working in your life

Helps you become more effective and satisfied in all aspects of your life

What is the single most important question an individual should answer as they design a presentation? -Which audience member is a key decision maker? -How will audience members benefit from the product, service, or ideas I am proposing? -Which emotional appeal will work best? -What does the audience already know about my idea? -Should I incorporate the story line approach in my presentation?

How will audience members benefit from the product, service, or ideas I am proposing?

Which of the following personality types tend to recharge and relax in solitude rather than going out with friends or to a party. -Introverts -extroverts -Intuiters -Sensors

Introverts

How does a brand convey a sense of value? -It reflects the hours you keep -It communicates your worth and potential -It reflects your salary -It tells others who your connections are

It communicates your worth and potential

Why is it important to be aware of labor market trends? -It helps you to find where the jobs are and make informed decisions about your career path. -It enables you to understand what is meaningful to you in a career and how to earn the highest salary. -It provides you with information about when to job search. -It will predict every job that will be lost to automation in the future, so you avoid those career choices.

It helps you to find where the jobs are and make informed decisions about your career path.

The time needed to take care of yourself is called _____ time.

Maintenance

Which of the following is defined as your ability to manage your emotions, behaviors, and actions in especially challenging situations? -Self-esteem -Self-control -Empathy -Communication

Self-control

Which of the following would be the best definition of information literacy? -The ability to take in all the information that surrounds you every day -The ability to know when information is needed, to find it, to evaluate it, and to apply it -The process of analyzing and evaluating information and using it to solve problems -The ability to gather all the information available about your favorite hobby

The ability to know when information is needed, to find it, to evaluate it, and to apply it

Which is the best definition of critical thinking? -The process of analyzing and evaluating information to solve problems or make decisions -The process of evaluating information when you need to solve a problem quickly -The process of analyzing information when you need to make a decision -The process of deciding you need more information to solve a problem

The process of analyzing and evaluating information to solve problems or make decisions

Which statement is true about auditory learners? -They learn best from illustrations and simple diagrams. -They need gestures and metaphors in order to learn. -They believe emotion is best conveyed through voice. -They need breaks about every 20 minutes. -They make up about 20 percent of the population.

They believe emotion is best conveyed through voice.

The best definition of wasted time would be

Time spent on nonproductive activities.

Which of the following strategies would be detrimental to your image? -To use job-specific keywords in your profile -To endorse and connect with credible individuals -To bad-mouth a former or current employer -To set your privacy settings for friends and family

To bad-mouth a former or current employer

Which best describes the goal time management?

To maximize personal and professional productivity

Bias is defined as

a preference or assumption that prevents neutral judgment.

When employees are new and are developing job skills, the best leadership-style choice for a manager is

autocratic.

Which activity is part of the four steps of the managerial decision-making process? -reprimanding -calculating -rethinking -brainstorming -recapping

brainstorming

The seven standards of a critical thinker are

clarity, precision, accuracy, relevance, depth, breadth, and logic.

When planning, it is a good idea for managers to define the responsibilities of various departments because

each department can coordinate their activities based on what other departments are doing.

Employees should be allowed to share management responsibilities, including decision making. This statement is an argument in favor of ________ employees.

empowering

Controlling is a term for a management style that is characterized by adopting a strict, no-nonsense attitude toward influencing employees' day-to-day behavior. t/f

false

Corporations can "brand" a product; an individual cannot market themselves as a "brand". t/f

false

Different age groups have similar attitudes toward the workplace. T/F

false

Diversity in the labor market is decreasing. t/f

false

During an external presentation, you are often speaking to people who know you well and have already formed an opinion on your credibility. t/f

false

Electronic modes of communication often more effective than face-to-face communication. t/f

false

Employers only use LinkedIn to screen potential job applicants. t/f

false

It doesn't matter whether you use professional social media sites, just as long as you are somewhere online. t/f

false

It is best to have a professional social media site only after you have acquired a significant degree. t/f

false

Kinesthetic learners learn best by receiving information from loud, clear voices. t/f

false

Making eye contact with audience members while presenting can distract you from your message. t/f

false

Men and women now earn equal pay in the workforce. t/f

false

Most people find jobs through the newspaper and Internet. t/f

false

The generation of people born between 1964 and 1984 is called the baby boomer generation. t/f

false

The ideal way to rehearse a presentation is quietly in your mind. t/f

false

The main purpose of including true stories in presentations is to entertain. t/f

false

Today, people are even more loyal to their employers than in the past. t/f

false

Your LinkedIn site will be viewed the same number of times whether your picture is posted there or not. t/f

false

What is the best way to deliver presentations with authenticity? -engaging in frequent name-dropping throughout the presentation -talking about your abilities and achievements to impress your audience -finding ways to present your real self to your audience -attempting to learn the presentation techniques of great speakers -avoiding the use of notes as they can be perceived as a sign of weakness

finding ways to present your real self to your audience

The six basic steps of critical thinking include

gather information, understand the information, analyze the information, evaluate the information, apply the information, create something new.

Workplace networks that support advancement for women are important because: -networks are a popular trend. -women are less qualified overall. -gender gaps remain in upper management for women. -more men than women are retiring from the workforce.

gender gaps remain in upper management for women.

One way to assign task priority is to designate them as

having high, medium, or low importance.

The main aim of your presentation is to draw support from your audience and to -prove how confident you are as a public speaker. -influence key decision-makers in your audience. -involve your audience as little as possible. -analyze the motivational value systems. -understand the various types of learners in your audience.

influence key decision makers in your audience

As the text states, people like to hear about people. Which technique will help make your presentation be about people? -reading from your slides and letting the audience interpret them as they like -introducing colleagues and referring to them by name during your presentation -engaging in frequent name-dropping to show your network of contacts -using examples from your personal life rather than from business contexts -avoiding the use of charts and tables in your slides because numbers are impersonal

introducing colleagues and referring to them by name during your presentation

Management is the pursuit of organizational goals effectively and efficiently through planning, organizing, ________, and controlling the organization's resources.

leading

Passive listening:

means you hear what is being said but don't necessarily understand it

In the traditional view of management, managers are divided into three levels: top, ________, and supervisory.

middle

Leadership ________ people to work to achieve important goals.

motivates

A manager should choose the ________ leadership style in a workplace where employee expertise from multiple areas is needed.

participatory

People often misread body language, so you should: -stand behind a podium and grip it to keep from waving your hands. -avoid making gestures as much as possible. -pay attention to your audience members and adjust your presentation based on their reactions. -plan your gestures ahead of time, the way you would choreograph a dance. -smile as much as possible to show that you have good intentions.

pay attention to your audience members and adjust your presentation based on their reactions.

Which is one of the greatest sources of insight when considering a certain company? -conducting library research -following them on social media -scrutinizing their web pages -securing an informational interview with someone on the inside

securing an informational interview with someone on the inside

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is designed to help you determine your personality type by

selecting which groups of characteristics best describe you.

Developing self-awareness related to your uses of time, consistently scheduling your time, and rewarding yourself for completing scheduled tasks are all

strategies for reducing procrastination.

By doing this before you speak, you will be more confident:

thinking

Of the two leadership behaviors, ________ leadership involves getting people to do ordinary things, while ________ leadership involves getting people to do exceptional things.

transactional; transformational

A career counselor has to give a 25-minute presentation. He will be able to keep the audience more engaged if he moves around the room. t/f

true

A contact log should be used to track your communication during the job search. t/f

true

A personal financial plan will help you evaluate a job offer. T/F

true

A speaker who allows a question-and-answer period takes a risk, as audience members may ask difficult questions. t/f

true

During a presentation, you should use gestures that show affirmation and acceptance of your audience members. t/f

true

Each generation of workers likely has a different definition of success based on the values they bring to the workplace. T/F

true

Good communication skills are important at all levels of the career ladder. T/F

true

One way you can make a presentation influence an audience is by using both emotional and analytical appeals. t/f

true

Poor health habits can create stress, which is an obstacle to good time management. t/f

true

Post Pandemic, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing everything. t/f

true

Presentations put a spotlight on speakers, providing them with the opportunity to build credibility. t/f

true

Since people change jobs often, this often creates unexpected opportunities for the job seeker, even in high unemployment markets. t/f

true

Starting a presentation with a rhetorical question causes audience members to think about their own personal experience with the topic. t/f

true

Statements that show bias should be avoided when communicating in a professional setting. t/f

true

The best way to determine what type of information to highlight in your profile is to be clear on what your future employer would want. t/f

true

The pandemic caused casual dress to become more normal among business professionals working from home. t/f

true

The words you choose and how you sound shape how your message will be received. t/f

true

Transactional leadership focuses on creating a smooth-running organization, motivating employees to meet performance goals. t/f

true

When creating your online profile, details, such as the words you choose and the sequence in which you arrange facts, influence the strength of your impact. t/f

true

When developing a business presentation, the first step in the planning process should be to gain a deeper understanding of the needs of the audience. t/f

true

While reviewing your presentation, it is important to seek feedback from colleagues and clients before and after your presentation. t/f

true

Your ability to converse well with others will help to build rapport. t/f

true

Your online identity is essentially a "background check" in the job search process. t/f

true

Having emotional intelligence means that you have the ability of being able to

understand your and others' emotions.

The difference between managing effectively and managing efficiently is being effective is to achieve results, while being efficient is to

use resources wisely.

An example of how to limit electronic distractions would be

using the Internet with purpose in mind, and closing the browser once you are finished.

A company's ________ answers the question, "What do we want to become?"

vision statement

A company's organization chart displays, among other relationships, the company's vertical hierarchy of authority. This hierarchy demonstrates

who reports to whom.

How many jobs will an individual hold on an average?

11

Which of the following tools is a basic time management tool that can be used as a starting point? -An organizational calendar with 12 months of detailed planning -A daily to-do list -A prioritized task list -A project management spreadsheet

A daily to-do list

Self-management skills demonstrate which of the following to an employer?

A positive image and a good reputation

Which of the following best defines emotional intelligence? -A self-mastering of personal behaviors -An expert in maintaining relationships -The ability to identify other's behaviors -The ability to control one's emotions

A self-mastering of personal behaviors