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1. A firm needs novel ideas to make its office eco-friendly. Which of the following techniques should it use to generate alternative solutions?

Synectics

The Delphi technique

Nominal grouping

Consensus

2. The leader of a labor union needs to put together a charter of demands for the upcoming union-management negotiations through a structured voting method. Which of the following techniques should the leader use to generate alternative solutions?

Synectics

The Delphi technique

Consensus

Nominal grouping

3. ________ is the ongoing process of building interconnected relationships for the purpose of politicking and socializing.

Conditioning

Amalgamation

Networking

Campaigning

4. ________ are considered one's secondary connections.

Professional friends

Coworkers

Relatives

Friends of friends

5. Which of the following is a reason to develop networking skills?

To stagnate your career path

To enhance the use of technology

To develop a legal power base

To stay current in your field

6. Which of the following is a reason to develop networking skills?

To stagnate your career path

To maintain mobility

To develop a legal power base

To enhance the use of technology

7. Which of the following is the final step of the networking process?

Maintaining the network

Creating a one-minute self-sell

Setting objectives

Performing a self-assessment

8. Wilma, an employee at Neptune Co., is hardworking and talented. She keeps herself informed about the latest developments in her field and is performing well in her job. Which of the following is the most important reason for Wilma to develop her networking skills?

To negotiate with other people

To perform a self-assessment and set objectives

To get a job

To advance within the organization

9. Danny has recently graduated with a degree in advertising and is looking for a job. He has posted his resume on the Internet. Which of the following should Danny do first in order to network effectively?

Perform a self-assessment and set objectives

Develop a network

Conduct networking interviews

Create a one-minute self-sell

10. Which of the following is a characteristic of the one-minute self-sell?

It is an appropriate way of asking personal help from one's secondary contacts.

It aids in clarifying one's skills, competencies, and knowledge.

It contains detailed information about one's achievements and education.

It stimulates conversation by asking one's network for help in the area of support.