1. Employees considering a management position should:

A. All of these

B. Do their very best every day at work

C. Make every effort to contribute to the company's success

D. Increase their knowledge of the company's mission and goals

2. Restructuring:

A. All of these

B. Means the company is changing its strategy

C. Means the company is reorganizing resources

D. Commonly results in eliminating unnecessary positions

3. Involuntary terminations include:

A. Firing and restructuring only

B. Firing, layoffs, and restructuring

C. Firing and layoffs only

D. Layoffs and restructuring only

4. After you have received your promotion:

A. All of these

B. Verbally or in writing, thank your boss

C. Say nice things about your boss even if they are not true

D. Share opinions about how your boss can become a better boss

5. A demotion means you are:

A. Involuntarily being transferred to another department at the same pay level

B. Involuntarily being transferred to another department with a decrease in pay

C. Voluntarily being transferred to another department with a decrease in pay

D. Voluntarily being transferred to another department at the same pay

6. It is acceptable to approach your supervisor and human resources department and inform them of your job search when:

A. You have an upcoming interview

B. A coworker learns of your desire to change jobs

C. You are completing an educational goal

D. You are thinking of changing jobs

7. ________ is the process of increasing your knowledge in the area of your career.

A. All of these

B. Networking

C. Teaching

D. Continuous learning

8. Progressive discipline includes:

A. Only a written warning

B. A public (company-wide) posting

C. False accusations of theft or harassment

D. A verbal and/or written warning

9. If you are leaving your job and the situation is unfavorable, it is acceptable to:

A. None of these

B. Both Take company property and Bad-mouth your boss

C. Bad-mouth your boss

D. Take company property

10. Promotional advantages and opportunities arise from:

A. All of these

B. Attending company parties

C. Allowing others to attend development sessions

D. Development sessions

11. The following are common reasons to change jobs EXCEPT a(n):

A. None of these are exceptions

B. Opportunity for a higher salary

C. Perceived increase in stress

D. Desire for improved work hours

12. A letter of resignation should include:

A. All of these

B. A positive statement about your employer

C. Why you are quitting

D. Your final date of employment

13. With an increase in ________, employee training is important in many companies.

A. Technology

B. Employees

C. Workplace discrimination

D. Upper management

14. Training is usually:

A. Paid for by the employee

B. Provided and paid for by the company

C. Free to all participants

D. Paid for by a professional trainer

15. An entrepreneur is someone who:

A. All of these

B. Would rather work for others

C. Doesn't mind lower pay as long as he or she can work for him- or her-self

D. Assumes the risk of succeeding or failing in business

16. Continue expanding your knowledge:

A. Only in areas that interest you

B. Only in areas relating to your current job

C. In as many areas as possible

D. In only areas your boss recommends

17. If you are fired, it is acceptable to:

A. Make threats against employees

B. Damage company property

C. Be angry

D. Refuse to return company property

18. Making every opportunity a learning opportunity is referred to as:

A. Informal learning

B. Professional development

C. Training

D. Employee appraisals

19. When confronted by a coworker who has discovered your job search:

A. Explain the details of why you're leaving

B. Keep your explanation simple

C. Share your desire for more money or responsibility

D. Explain the status of your job search

20. Experiencing excessive workplace stress:

A. All of these

B. Is a valid reason to change jobs

C. Is a sign of weakness

D. Should be ignored