77) Effective mentoring does not require trust.
78) Studies indicate that traditional mentoring is less effective for men than it is for women.
79) Career development is the lifelong series of activities that contributes to a person’s career
exploration, establishment, success, and fulfillment.
80) A career is the occupational positions one holds at a single organization.
81) Most young workers entering the job market today are heavily focused on their job and their
employer, unlike baby boomers who preferred to balance work and family.
82) Studies suggest that firms that support their employees’ career development are rewarded
with employee commitment and longer retention rates.
83) While career development ultimately should result in an employee who is more employable,
such programs often result in increased employee commitment.
84) The employee, the manager, and the employer equally share the responsibility for an
employee’s career development and career success.
85) Matching individual strengths and weaknesses with occupational opportunities and threats is
a key to the career planning process.
86) A career planning workshop helps employees identify their interests, set career goals, and
practice career skills.
87) Retirement preparation, succession planning, job posting, and management counseling are
popular career management practices offered by organizations around the world.
88) In a career-oriented appraisal, a manager matches an employee’s strengths and weaknesses
with a feasible career path and developmental needs, but the employee is not rated for actual job
performance.
89) The best opportunity for discussing career-related issues with an employee is during the
annual or semi-annual appraisal.
90) The barriers for women to advance at work are referred to as the glass ceiling because
federal legislation has enabled women to earn an equal number of top-level positions as men.
91) Reality shock occurs when a new employee’s high expectations confront the reality of a
boring job.
92) A focus on competitiveness and motivation suggests that a company should promote on the
basis of seniority.
93) Women constitute approximately 40% of the workforce, but hold less than 2% of top
management positions.
94) An employer’s promotion processes are free of the requirements imposed by anti-
discrimination laws.
95) Many U.S. firms are concerned about labor shortages because of the rapidly rising number of
25-44 year olds in the workforce and the small number of workers near retirement age.
96) Most employees who continue working after retirement age must do so because of their
financial instability.
97) Conducting a demographic analysis of employees is one of the first steps that a firm should
take when determining the labor and financial effects of retiring workers.
98) Talent management is the process of attracting, selecting, training, developing, and
promoting employees through an organization.
99) The primary purpose of talent management is to ensure that employees develop the skills
they need to experience success throughout their careers.
100) Engaged employees are committed to accomplishing their jobs and achieving company
goals.
101) In a brief essay, discuss the roles and responsibilities of managers, mentors, and coaches in
an employee’s career development.
102) How can firms benefit from both career planning programs and retirement planning
programs?
103) How has the psychological contract between employers and employees changed over time?
How can employers gain greater commitment from employees?
104) What methods are available to firms that want to foster employee engagement and also
support employees’ career development needs?
105) Since dismissing an employee is one of the most difficult tasks a manager can face at work,
what are the guidelines a manager should use in a termination interview?
106) What steps can an employer take to enhance the career development needs and promotional
prospects of its female employees?
107) What is reality shock? What efforts can be taken by an employer to prevent reality shock?
108) In a brief essay, discuss the four decisions that affect a firm’s promotion process.
109) When the organization desires to cut cost and raise profitability, downsizing could be an
option. In a brief essay, discuss the matter that needs to be carefully considered in reducing the
number of people employed by a firm.
110) What are the characteristics of an effective mentor? How can a mentoring program help
improve a firm’s retention rates?