Chapter 4

Question 1

_________ a general direction or tendency based on data over the course of time.

Answer 1

Trends

Question 2

What is future casting?

Answer 2

Future casting is making predictions based on trends

Question 3

What does the employment outlook do?

Answer 3

The employment outlook changes frequently and rapidly

Question 4

What three changes will continue to influence career fields?

Answer 4

Technological, Demographics, Occupational

Question 5

The ______ _______ are the technological changes that began with the computer.

Answer 5

digital age

Question 6

What does PC stand for?

Answer 6

personal computer

Question 7

What do PDA’s stand for?

Answer 7

Personal digital assistants

Question 8

What do new technologies help businesses do?

Answer 8

increase productivity and keep costs down for both company and consumers

Question 9

Define elective.

Answer 9

Optional courses

Question 10

_______________ information about a population such as age and education.

Answer 10

Demographic

Question 11

Define labor force.

Answer 11

all people aged 16 and older who are working or who are actively seeking employment

Question 12

Who are the largest population group in the United States?

Answer 12

baby boomers

Question 13

A change in U.S. population that affects employment is?

Answer 13

Increase of life expectancy

Question 14

What percent of couples with children, that both parents have a job?

Answer 14

62% of parents both have jobs

Question 15

What is the major change in occupations constantly changing?

Answer 15

changes in demographics and technology

Question 16

New technology means an increased need for employees who have what?

Answer 16

higher reading, communication, technology, and math skills

Question 17

What is the key to future casting?

Answer 17

being aware of the trends that will influence your career

Question 18

What are workplace trends?

Answer 18

changes employers make to be more competitive

Question 19

What are workforce trends?

Answer 19

changes employees make to allow them to meet their personal and professional goals and responsibility

Question 20

List three workplace trends.

Answer 20

contracting and outsourcing work, increase in world trade, emphasis on teamwork in the workplace

Question 21

Two key ingredients for workers in today’s businesses are

Answer 21

adaptability and change

Question 22

What is a skill set?

Answer 22

Describes groups of skills where individual skills within a group relate in some way

Question 23

What are three workforce trends?

Answer 23

Global workforce, international competition, and the team concept

Question 24

What are transferable skills?

Answer 24

skills apply to more than 1 career

Question 25

_________ ________ is constantly improving your education and training.

Answer 25

lifelong learning

Question 26

What percent of all jobs require lifelong learning?

Answer 26

100%

Question 27

What is virtual learning?

Answer 27

using educational materials and courses available on the internet.

Question 28

______________ is when a company links employees at home with the company offices.

Answer 28

telecommuting

Question 29

What are two reasons for telecommuting?

Answer 29

Cut costs and help working parents balance work and family life

Question 30

What is job sharing and is it a good thing for an employee EXPLAIN.

Answer 30

two employees split a full-time position and pay. They may or may not receive benefits depending on company policy

Question 31

A person who creates a business is called a _________________.

Answer 31

entrepreneur

Question 32

List three traits of a successful entrepreneur.

Answer 32

They are motivated to set goals and create steps to reach them, are willing to ask for advice, and have good organizational skills.

Question 33

What percent of workers will need training beyond high school in the future?

Answer 33

85 percent

Question 34

What is the most important factor in the top ten fastest-growing jobs?

Answer 34

Technology