BUSINESS 3300 - A(n)__ is a group of individuals

1. A(n) ________________ is a group of individuals all working together for a common
purpose:
Network
Organizati
on
Team
Group
2. If during the self-assessment process you realize that you are best suited to another
profession, the MOST helpful action would be to:
Throw the results in the trash
Recognize that assessment is not always accurate
Seek the assistance of someone trained in career counseling
Get dressed up and go dancing to celebrate your new found
knowledge
Finish the degree you’re working on and pursue the other
interest at a later time 3. References should be on the resume: True False 4. “Hi, my name is Suzanne Smith and I help women to shine and sparkle” is an
example of a great opening line for an elevator speech: True False 5. If a company selects a manager who looks like the rest of the leadership team in
terms of management style, experience, this is best described as a characteristic of
team imbalance caused by:
The team as the usual players
The team as one personality
type The team as the boss’s clones
The team as those most suited
for the task
None of the above
6. Things you should consider when determining an internship include:
Staying organized and support individuals
who assist you
The internship Environment
Location
Only b and c
All of the above
7. First impressions are first made when you show up in person for an interview: True False 8. If asked by an interviewer “what are your weaknesses?” it is appropriate to say that
you don’t have any weaknesses because this ultimately is what the interviewer wants
you to say: True False 9. Being an active member in a professional organization is a good example of
traditional networking: True False 10. _________________is an experience whereby students learn to take on meaningful
responsibilities with an organization and to adopt roles as contributing employees:
Job shadowing
Volunteering
Consulting
Internships None of the
above
11. If you are at an event and handing our resumes is not practical or advisable, a
____________________ is a great networking, branding tool.
Cover letter
Networking Business
Card
Portfolio
All of the above
12. Below is an example(s) of a behavioral based interview question EXCEPT:
Give me an example of a time when you were able to successfully persuade someone
to see things your way
What would you do if you realized a report you wrote for your boss or professor was
not up to par
Tell me about a time when a group project you were working on failed
All of the above
13. Team members are asked to look at the perspective of other members of the team
during a team’s attempt to complete the requirements for an assignment. The team
is trying to avoid:
Groupthink
Group polarization
Escalation of
commitment
Abilene paradox
14. A company finds that its teams are much less efficient than they used to be. An
investigation revealed that whereas teams were previously selected at random, the
team leaders were now choosing their own teammates based on their qualification
for the project. The investigation revealed that the team leaders failed to include any
members from any of the other departments for each new project. What problem is
exemplified by this situation?
The team as the boss’s
clones The team as the usual
players
The team as most suited for
the task
The team as one personality
type
15. Some examples of setting goals for your professional pursuit includes:
Taking leadership roles
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses
Following the example of what other friends or
family are doing
Both a and b
None of the above
16. Petfood, Inc. manufactured dog litter to be sold to owners who typically lived in
apartment buildings and had small dogs. A lot of money was invested in researching
this product and then in marketing it to pet owners, but for some reason the owners
were not convinced and did not purchase this product. Petfood, however, was
equally as convinced that with greater marketing effort the product would eventually
sell. The company continued to invest huge sums of money to promote this product,
even though sales at this time were negligible. This is an example of:
Groupthink
Escalation of
Commitment
The Abilene Paradox
Group Polarization
17. You should ALWAYS customize your resume based on the position you are applying
for: True False 18. Traditional Networking is all EXCEPT:
Occurs over Time
Requires courtesy & respect Getting a referral from everyone
you talk to
Research and knowledge are
critical
All are examples
19. You should include all of the following on your resume EXCEPT:
Education
Specialty certificates
Work history
Military experience
All of the above should be
included
20. Below are characteristics of effective teams EXCEPT:
Members share a common goal
Members communicate frequently and openly with one another
Members accept conflict as healthy and have a process for
working through conflict
Members have a feeling of “I” about a project rather than “we”
All of the above are characteristics of effective teams
21. One of the main concepts in the career component that includes branding yourself
through resumes, cover letters, interviews and the elevator speech is the “Wow!”
factor which means to stand out from the rest of the other potential applicants or
products/services you offer. Some examples of “Wow” phrases include you are good
at “people skills” or a good “team player” or a great “leader”: True False 22. Following a team interview with multiple interviews, it is appropriate to write one
general thank-you note:
True
False 23. ________________networking is the process of establishing relationships and contacts,
sustained over time that benefit both parties in the professional world:
Social
Relational
Traditional
Professional
None of the
above
24. An electronic resume is used by individuals seeking art or graphic positions: True False 25. Below is an example(s) of a situational type interview question:
A co-worker tells you in confidence that she plans to call in sick while actually taking a
week’s vacation. What would you do and why?
Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventative
measures
Tell me about a difficult decision you’ve made in the last year
All of the above
26. The most common decision rule is:
Majority
Unanimous decision
Groupthink
Escalation of
commitment
None of the above
27. The purpose of a resume is to demonstrate that you are qualified or have the
appropriate skills for a position: True False 28. Elevator speeches:
Are typically 90 seconds in length
Should answer the question of “who are your” with details of your background including
your birthplace, where you grew up, where you like to travel, etc.
Should answer the question “what do you do”
Should answer the question of “why you would be the perfect candidate?” by tailoring
the speech about what you need rather than their needs.
29. It is okay to say “I don’t have any questions” if asked by the interviewer especially if
they answered everything you wanted to know: True False 30. “Why did you decide to interview with our organization?” is an example of what type
of interview question:
Traditional
Behavioral
Situational
Educational
None of the
above
31. A successful resume will have the following EXCEPT:
Resumes should be no more than 3 – 4 pages in length
Check for accuracy
Use action verbs and phrases to describe your
accomplishments and skills
Pay attention to mechanics (spelling, grammar,
formatting)
All of the above are characteristics of a successful resume 32. __________________ is the stage where team members start to push against the
boundaries established and sometimes where conflict begins:
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performin
g
Adjournm
ent
33. Only in extreme cases of an emergency is it ever okay to bring a family member with
you to an interview: True False 34. A company finds that its teams are much less efficient than they used to be. An
investigation revealed that the team leaders consistently relied on the same people
to do the work on each project. The team started making mistakes. What problem is
exemplified by this situation:
The team as the boss’s clones
The team as the usual players
The team as those most suited
for the task
The team as one personality
type
None of the above
35. Ways to build a balanced team include all of the following EXCEPT:
Personality Types
Ethnicities
Expertise & experience
Same personality type
Place in the organizations
hierarchy 36. A ___________________is a tool for introducing yourself to an employer:
Resume
Portfolio
Cover letter
Cold call
None of the
above
37. _________________skills are those skills that are necessary to perform specific job
duties:
Technical
Transfera
ble
Soft
38. A cover letter should include all EXCEPT:
Contact Info
Hobbies
Qualifications
Introduction
All of the above should be
included
39. It is okay for an interviewer to ask if you are married or have children if it is job
related: True False 40. Problem solving, ability to motivate people, negotiating skills and organizing are
examples of a ____________________ skill:
Technical
Transfera
ble