Succeeding in the World of Work

Chapter 24: Adapting to Change

Interactive Practice Tests

1
What is the term for the elimination of jobs in a company to cut costs?
A)expansion
B)merger
C)acquisition
D)downsizing
2
The power or prestige you achieve by working for an employer for a longer period of time is know as
A)perks
B)benefits
C)seniority
D)perseverance
3
What is the term for job advancement to a position of greater responsibility and authority?
A)seniority
B)promotion
C)downsizing
D)initiative
4
You probably need a job change if you feel
A)unfulfilled in your work.
B)stressed out by deadlines.
C)uncertain about your skills.
D)uncertain about jobs trends.
5
When management jobs are cut due to downsizing,
A)individual workers acquire more responsibility.
B)individual workers gain more freedom to do what they want.
C)job satisfaction goes down for everyone.
D)the workload is reduced.
6
Because downsizing and the global economy have placed greater demands on workers, many companies spend money on
A)pension plans.
B)natural resources.
C)severance pay.
D)employee training.
7
If you lose your job, you should first
A)find out about benefits for exiting employees.
B)express your anger or sadness to your supervisor.
C)tell your supervisor you won't come back if asked.
D)prepare a personal budget.
8
Qualities that can lead to promotion include
A)initiative and willingness to learn.
B)cleverness and humor.
C)empathy and an easygoing personality.
D)arrogance and cautiousness.
9
A promotion nearly always involves
A)new challenges.
B)a new office.
C)losing friends.
D)fewer responsibilities.
10
After you give notice at work, it's all right to
A)criticize the company.
B)do less work.
C)tell coworkers you are leaving.
D)arrive late on the job.
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