Succeeding in the World of Work

Chapter 8: Beginning a New Job

Beginning a New Job


1.	What are the behaviors, attitudes, values, and habits unique to the employees and owners of a company?
		A)	code of ethics
		B)	mentorship policy
		C)	company culture
		D)	dress code


2.	What is a periodic, formal evaluation of your execution of your job responsibilities?
		A)	orientation
		B)	mentorship
		C)	performance review
		D)	commission


3.	What should you do if you aren't sure what the dress code is at the company where you are going to begin working?
		A)	observe what others are wearing when you go in for your interview
		B)	ask about the dress code
		C)	err on the side of conservative dress
		D)	all of the above


4.	Which of the following is not a question that should be answered during an orientation session?
		A)	“How much extra will I be paid?”
		B)	“What is the company's mission?”
		C)	“What are my exact job responsibilities?”
		D)	“What benefits will I receive and when will I receive them?”


5.	If Janene earns $7 per hour and her company pays a standard overtime rate, how much will Janene earn for overtime?
		A)	$7
		B)	$10.50
		C)	$11
		D)	$14


6.	William is an exempt employee who earns a salary based on $10 per hour. How much will William be paid if he works 45 hours this week?
		A)	$400
		B)	$450
		C)	$475
		D)	$500


7.	What is it called when a worker's earnings are based on how much they sell?
		A)	salary
		B)	hourly wages
		C)	commission
		D)	exempt


8.	What are flexible work hours, gym memberships, and on-site oil changes considered?
		A)	pension plans
		B)	convenience benefits
		C)	health benefits
		D)	a cafeteria plan


9.	What do many companies use performance reviews as the basis for?
		A)	promotions
		B)	pay increases
		C)	giving new responsibilities
		D)	all of the above


10.	What is an example of an employee termination?
		A)	flextime
		B)	a layoff
		C)	probation
		D)	all of the above


11.	What are plans that reward workers for achievement and help to keep workers motivated?
		A)	incentive plans
		B)	cafeteria plans
		C)	convenience benefits
		D)	evaluations


12.	What do most new employees do during their first few days on the job, especially at larger companies?
		A)	meet with a mentor
		B)	have a performance review
		C)	take part in dress code training
		D)	attend an orientation program


13.	In today's job market, what is the best way for most workers to earn job security?
		A)	give years of faithful service to the company
		B)	believe the promises of the company
		C)	undertake lifelong learning through continual training to improve both job-specific and transferable skills
		D)	fall back on temporary work whenever necessary


14.	What does an average of 40 percent of employers' payrolls go toward?
		A)	benefits
		B)	salaries
		C)	performance bonuses
		D)	pension plans


15.	What do some companies offer because not all employees want or need the same benefits?
		A)	convenience plan
		B)	cafeteria plan
		C)	flexible spending plan
		D)	pension plan