CAREER PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT(EVERYTHING)
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
People work for many different reasons. What are three of them? -ANS1.pay for things
2.be around others
3. make a contribution
4. self-fulfillment
List three things you can do to improve job satisfaction. -ANSStudent answers will vary
but should include three of the following:
-Stop negative thoughts
-Put things in perspective
-Look for the silver lining
-Learn from your mistakes
-Be grateful
-Cross-training
-Break up the monotony
-Mentor a co-worker
-Volunteer for something different
-Improve your job skills
-Develop your own project
What are four causes of loss in job satisfaction? -ANSStudent responses should include
any four of the following:
-Bickering co-workers
-Conflict with your supervisor
-Not being appropriately paid for what you do
-Not having the necessary equipment or resources to succeed
-Lack of opportunities for promotion
-Having little or no say in decisions that affect you
-Fear of losing your job
-Work that you find boring or overly routine
-Not using your education, skills or interests
The statement, "All basketball players are tall" is a stereotype.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
,T
F -ANST
What are five things you can do to overcome stereotypes? -ANS1. Examine why the
stereotype exists
2. Evaluate why the stereotype persists
3. Encourage acceptance of differences
4. Think outside the box
5. Examine your own ideas
The act of fulfilling one's ambitions, desires, etc., through one's own efforts is _____.
a.
self-fulfillment
b.
outsourcing
c.
competition
d.
adaptability -ANSA
Job satisfaction can be lost for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
a.
Lack of opportunities for promotion
b.
Bickering with co-workers
c.
Being recognized for a job well done
d.
Having little or no say in decisions that affect you -ANSC
What is an example of a work stereotype that you know of? Why should you be careful
of work stereotypes? -ANSStudent responses will vary. One example of a work
stereotype might be that women are better nurses, because they are better at taking
care of people. You should be careful of stereotypes because they do not apply to all
individuals and are not always true.
List five things stereotypes are commonly based upon. -ANSStudent answers should
include five of the following: race, ethnicity, religion, gender, politics and ideologies
Someone similar to Mother Teresa would most likely measure their work success in
terms of income.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
T
,F -ANSF
Alice has noticed that she is starting to dread going to work every day. She is afraid that
she is going to have to quit if things don't start to get better. What can Alice do to be
more satisfied with her job?
a.
Mentor a co-worker
b.
Improve her job skills
c.
Develop her own projects
d.
All of the above -ANSD
A(n) _____ is a general belief about a person or group of people that may not be true.
a.
prestige
b.
culture
c.
occupation
d.
stereotype -ANSD
"All doctors should be men, because they are better at math and science," is an
example of a _____.
a.
political stereotype
b.
gender stereotype
c.
religious stereotype
d.
race stereotype -ANSB
The act of fulfilling one's ambitions, desires, etc., through one's own efforts best defines
_____.
a.
self-esteem
b.
self-fulfillment
c.
prestige
d.
stereotype -ANSB
, A job done well can build a person's self-esteem.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
T
F -ANST
Some people choose a type of work based on its prestige, or how important most
people think it is.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
T
F -ANST
Meagan became a costume designer because she enjoyed spending time and sharing
ideas with others interested in movies. Which of the following best describes why
Meagan works?
a.
to pay for wants and needs
b.
to be around others
c.
to make a contribution
d.
to be self-fulfilled -ANSB
Jessica has intrinsic job satisfaction, because she enjoys the tasks she does at work
each day.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
T
F -ANST
The portrayal of jobs on TV and in the movies is usually accurate.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
T
F -ANSF
DEVELOPMENT(EVERYTHING)
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
People work for many different reasons. What are three of them? -ANS1.pay for things
2.be around others
3. make a contribution
4. self-fulfillment
List three things you can do to improve job satisfaction. -ANSStudent answers will vary
but should include three of the following:
-Stop negative thoughts
-Put things in perspective
-Look for the silver lining
-Learn from your mistakes
-Be grateful
-Cross-training
-Break up the monotony
-Mentor a co-worker
-Volunteer for something different
-Improve your job skills
-Develop your own project
What are four causes of loss in job satisfaction? -ANSStudent responses should include
any four of the following:
-Bickering co-workers
-Conflict with your supervisor
-Not being appropriately paid for what you do
-Not having the necessary equipment or resources to succeed
-Lack of opportunities for promotion
-Having little or no say in decisions that affect you
-Fear of losing your job
-Work that you find boring or overly routine
-Not using your education, skills or interests
The statement, "All basketball players are tall" is a stereotype.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
,T
F -ANST
What are five things you can do to overcome stereotypes? -ANS1. Examine why the
stereotype exists
2. Evaluate why the stereotype persists
3. Encourage acceptance of differences
4. Think outside the box
5. Examine your own ideas
The act of fulfilling one's ambitions, desires, etc., through one's own efforts is _____.
a.
self-fulfillment
b.
outsourcing
c.
competition
d.
adaptability -ANSA
Job satisfaction can be lost for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
a.
Lack of opportunities for promotion
b.
Bickering with co-workers
c.
Being recognized for a job well done
d.
Having little or no say in decisions that affect you -ANSC
What is an example of a work stereotype that you know of? Why should you be careful
of work stereotypes? -ANSStudent responses will vary. One example of a work
stereotype might be that women are better nurses, because they are better at taking
care of people. You should be careful of stereotypes because they do not apply to all
individuals and are not always true.
List five things stereotypes are commonly based upon. -ANSStudent answers should
include five of the following: race, ethnicity, religion, gender, politics and ideologies
Someone similar to Mother Teresa would most likely measure their work success in
terms of income.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
T
,F -ANSF
Alice has noticed that she is starting to dread going to work every day. She is afraid that
she is going to have to quit if things don't start to get better. What can Alice do to be
more satisfied with her job?
a.
Mentor a co-worker
b.
Improve her job skills
c.
Develop her own projects
d.
All of the above -ANSD
A(n) _____ is a general belief about a person or group of people that may not be true.
a.
prestige
b.
culture
c.
occupation
d.
stereotype -ANSD
"All doctors should be men, because they are better at math and science," is an
example of a _____.
a.
political stereotype
b.
gender stereotype
c.
religious stereotype
d.
race stereotype -ANSB
The act of fulfilling one's ambitions, desires, etc., through one's own efforts best defines
_____.
a.
self-esteem
b.
self-fulfillment
c.
prestige
d.
stereotype -ANSB
, A job done well can build a person's self-esteem.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
T
F -ANST
Some people choose a type of work based on its prestige, or how important most
people think it is.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
T
F -ANST
Meagan became a costume designer because she enjoyed spending time and sharing
ideas with others interested in movies. Which of the following best describes why
Meagan works?
a.
to pay for wants and needs
b.
to be around others
c.
to make a contribution
d.
to be self-fulfilled -ANSB
Jessica has intrinsic job satisfaction, because she enjoys the tasks she does at work
each day.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
T
F -ANST
The portrayal of jobs on TV and in the movies is usually accurate.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
T
F -ANSF
