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“HRM FINAL TEST BANK” EXAM 2025 – 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION) WELL REVISED
AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDALE 100% GUARANTEE PASS
HRM final Test Bank
Which of the following is primarily the role of the manager in an employee's
career development?
A) providing career information
B) seeking development opportunities
C) providing academic assistance programs
D) providing accurate performance feedback
D) providing accurate performance feedback
Which of the following is the organization's role in an employee's career
development?
A) providing mentoring opportunities to support growth
B) participating in career development discussions
C) providing timely performance feedback
D) establishing goals and career plans
A) providing mentoring opportunities to support growth
Which of the following refers to an organized learning event in which
participants conduct self-assessments, set goals, and develop action plans?
A) competency-based job analysis
B) career planning workshop
C) job instruction training
D) management retreat
B) career planning workshop
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All of the following are types of career development initiatives implemented by
employers EXCEPT ________.
A) 401(k) plans
B) career coaches
C) appraisal committees
D) mentoring
A) 401(k) plans
All of the following are typical activities of career coaches EXCEPT helping
employees to ________.
A) make 1-5 year career plans
B) identify development needs
C) obtain networking opportunities
D) negotiate with firms for higher salaries
D) negotiate with firms for higher salaries
Which of the following would most likely increase employee commitment?
A) document the psychological contract
B) create Web-based efficiency programs
C) establish a career development program
D) promise lifetime employment to managers
C) establish a career development program
All of the following are characteristics of effective mentors EXCEPT ________.
A) developing a trustworthy relationship
B) guiding protégés into important projects
C) focusing on the protégé's daily tasks
D) setting high standards for protégés
C) focusing on the protégé's daily tasks
Based on research studies, which of the following is most likely a true
statement about mentoring programs?
A) Traditional mentoring programs are more effective for male than for female
employees.
B) When the mentor and protégé work in different departments, mentoring is
more effective.
C) Protégés have more respect for mentors who work two levels above their
own rank in a firm.
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D) Required mentoring relationships are more effective than informal
mentoring relationships
A) Traditional mentoring programs are more effective for male than for female
employees.
Michele's firm does not have a formal mentoring program. However, entry-level
employees, such as Michele, are encouraged to form relationships with
experienced workers. Michele wants to make sure that she has an effective
mentor relationship. Which of the following mentor
relationship guidelines would NOT be recommended to Michele?
A) Build trust.
B) Share control between mentor and mentee.
C) Clarify what you expect in terms of advice.
D) Bring personal problems to mentor.
D) Bring personal problems to mentor.
What do firms use to coordinate career planning efforts, succession plans,
and employees' career interests?
A) outplacement counseling
B) coaching
C) reality shock
D) integrated talent management software
D) integrated talent management software
Which of the following is most likely to occur when a new employee's high
expectations and enthusiasm confront the reality of a boring job?
A) halo effect
B) reality shock
C) disparate rejection
D) cognitive dissonance
B) reality shock
Reality shock can most likely be prevented by providing new employees with
________.
A) flexible schedules
B) performance appraisals
C) reassignments
D) accurate job previews
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D) accurate job previews
With a(n) ________, a supervisor and employee jointly merge the employee's
past performance, career preferences, and developmental needs into a formal
career plan.
A) career-oriented appraisal
B) exit interview
C) promotion
D) employee qualification databank
A) career-oriented appraisal
Which of the following statements most likely suggests that an employee is
engaged?
A) "I work with intensity."
B) "I take frequent breaks."
C) "I daydream at my desk."
D) "I enjoy talking to co-workers."
A) "I work with intensity."
The tool managers use to meet employees' career development where the
manager and employee jointly merge the latter's past performance, career
preferences, and developmental needs into a formal career plan is called:
A) orientation sessions
B) career-oriented appraisals
C) interest inventories
D) graphic-rating scales
B) career-oriented appraisals
The rate at which employees leave a firm is best known as ________.
A) downsizing
B) retirement
C) turnover
D) retention
C) turnover
Which of the following industries has one of the highest turnover rates, at
around 100% per year?
A) food services
B) financial services
“HRM FINAL TEST BANK” EXAM 2025 – 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION) WELL REVISED
AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDALE 100% GUARANTEE PASS
HRM final Test Bank
Which of the following is primarily the role of the manager in an employee's
career development?
A) providing career information
B) seeking development opportunities
C) providing academic assistance programs
D) providing accurate performance feedback
D) providing accurate performance feedback
Which of the following is the organization's role in an employee's career
development?
A) providing mentoring opportunities to support growth
B) participating in career development discussions
C) providing timely performance feedback
D) establishing goals and career plans
A) providing mentoring opportunities to support growth
Which of the following refers to an organized learning event in which
participants conduct self-assessments, set goals, and develop action plans?
A) competency-based job analysis
B) career planning workshop
C) job instruction training
D) management retreat
B) career planning workshop
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All of the following are types of career development initiatives implemented by
employers EXCEPT ________.
A) 401(k) plans
B) career coaches
C) appraisal committees
D) mentoring
A) 401(k) plans
All of the following are typical activities of career coaches EXCEPT helping
employees to ________.
A) make 1-5 year career plans
B) identify development needs
C) obtain networking opportunities
D) negotiate with firms for higher salaries
D) negotiate with firms for higher salaries
Which of the following would most likely increase employee commitment?
A) document the psychological contract
B) create Web-based efficiency programs
C) establish a career development program
D) promise lifetime employment to managers
C) establish a career development program
All of the following are characteristics of effective mentors EXCEPT ________.
A) developing a trustworthy relationship
B) guiding protégés into important projects
C) focusing on the protégé's daily tasks
D) setting high standards for protégés
C) focusing on the protégé's daily tasks
Based on research studies, which of the following is most likely a true
statement about mentoring programs?
A) Traditional mentoring programs are more effective for male than for female
employees.
B) When the mentor and protégé work in different departments, mentoring is
more effective.
C) Protégés have more respect for mentors who work two levels above their
own rank in a firm.
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D) Required mentoring relationships are more effective than informal
mentoring relationships
A) Traditional mentoring programs are more effective for male than for female
employees.
Michele's firm does not have a formal mentoring program. However, entry-level
employees, such as Michele, are encouraged to form relationships with
experienced workers. Michele wants to make sure that she has an effective
mentor relationship. Which of the following mentor
relationship guidelines would NOT be recommended to Michele?
A) Build trust.
B) Share control between mentor and mentee.
C) Clarify what you expect in terms of advice.
D) Bring personal problems to mentor.
D) Bring personal problems to mentor.
What do firms use to coordinate career planning efforts, succession plans,
and employees' career interests?
A) outplacement counseling
B) coaching
C) reality shock
D) integrated talent management software
D) integrated talent management software
Which of the following is most likely to occur when a new employee's high
expectations and enthusiasm confront the reality of a boring job?
A) halo effect
B) reality shock
C) disparate rejection
D) cognitive dissonance
B) reality shock
Reality shock can most likely be prevented by providing new employees with
________.
A) flexible schedules
B) performance appraisals
C) reassignments
D) accurate job previews
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D) accurate job previews
With a(n) ________, a supervisor and employee jointly merge the employee's
past performance, career preferences, and developmental needs into a formal
career plan.
A) career-oriented appraisal
B) exit interview
C) promotion
D) employee qualification databank
A) career-oriented appraisal
Which of the following statements most likely suggests that an employee is
engaged?
A) "I work with intensity."
B) "I take frequent breaks."
C) "I daydream at my desk."
D) "I enjoy talking to co-workers."
A) "I work with intensity."
The tool managers use to meet employees' career development where the
manager and employee jointly merge the latter's past performance, career
preferences, and developmental needs into a formal career plan is called:
A) orientation sessions
B) career-oriented appraisals
C) interest inventories
D) graphic-rating scales
B) career-oriented appraisals
The rate at which employees leave a firm is best known as ________.
A) downsizing
B) retirement
C) turnover
D) retention
C) turnover
Which of the following industries has one of the highest turnover rates, at
around 100% per year?
A) food services
B) financial services
