Busad 110 - Human Relations in Business » Fall 2022 » CH 17 Quiz

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Question #1
The typical career path for today's new economy worker is most like a(n):
A.   Set of stepping stones.
B.   Economic freefall.
C.   Ladder.
D.   Maze
Question #2
___ is an inner attitude that emphasizes energy, creative choice, and a powerful force for living.
A.   Meditative state
B.   Spirituality
C.   Right livelihood
D.   Religion
Question #3
Which of the following is not a step in the process of breaking or forming a habit?
A.   Practice.
B.   Reinforcement.
C.   Commitment.
D.   Knowledge.
Question #4
___ is work consciously chosen, done with full awareness and care and leading to enlightenment.
A.   Meditative tasks
B.   Right livelihood
C.   Enlightenment
Question #5
Vladimir closely monitors the evidence of discretionary spending by his coworkers; strives hard to earn and to spend more than they do; and becomes anxious and envious when he feels that he is falling behind his coworkers. Which of the following appears to have the greatest degree of influence on Vladimir's attitudes and behavior?
A.   Reference group.
B.   Subordinates
C.   Supervisor.
D.   Nuclear family
Question #6
Carlos contributes regularly to his IRA account; rewrites his budget for next year as soon as he receives his annual raise; and knows about when he will have accumulated enough savings to afford a down payment on his dream home. Which aspect of prudent money management does Carlos's behavior exemplify best?
A.   Developing a personal financial plan.
B.   Spending beyond one's means.
C.   Determining where income is going.
D.   Being cautious about using the services of banks and other financial institutions.
Question #7
Which of the following is not helpful in managing your money?
A.   Spend less than you earn.
B.   Maintain a cash cushion.
C.   Develop a financial plan.
D.   Invest it aggressively for this is the only way to get ahead.
Question #8
Walt constantly takes continuing education courses related to his profession so that he can increase his value as a professional. Walt's philosophy best reflects which aspect of intellectual growth?
A.   Viewing one's career as a means to a healthy spirituality.
B.   Taking advantage of various learning pathways.
C.   Learning about as wide as possible a range of subjects.
D.   Thinking of himself as a unique brand.
Question #9
Nina reads everything she can find about diet and health. She knows that the first step toward developing a healthy lifestyle involves:
A.   Eating a healthy diet.
B.   Becoming well-informed
C.   Changing her habits.
D.   Improving her physical fitness
Question #10
Which of the following is an established guideline for goal setting?
A.   You should emphasize goals that relate to your financial security
B.   Share your personal goals with others
C.   Avoid developing multiple goals.
D.   You need an assortment of goals that address the different needs of your life.

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