Question 1

According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development,connections with people who are just like us,such as family,friends,and others who have a similar cultural background or ethnicity are called ______.
A)tethers
B)bonds
C)bridges
D)linkages

Accepted Answer

Bonds are connections with people who share similar characteristics, such as family, friends, and those of a similar cultural background or ethnicity, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Question 2

Steve has just started as a telemarketing assistant in a large company.During a holiday party,he has an extended conversation with the vice president of operations,during which they discover a common interest in antique maritime artifacts.They talk at length.What is the characteristic of this new relationship?
A)tether
B)bond
C)bridge
D)linkage

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

According to the text,what are the three main advantages to networks?
A)more contacts,information,and ideas
B)private information,power,and diverse skillsets
C)sales,contacts,and supporters
D)supporters,sales,and business partners

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Lonney attends a company picnic.Although most of the people in his company are older and come from different backgrounds,he feels it is important to go since they all work together.Lonney is acknowledging which of the following aspects of building social capital?
A)tethers
B)bonds
C)bridges
D)ties

Accepted Answer

Lonney is demonstrating the importance of building bridges, or connections between people who may come from different backgrounds or have different experiences. Attending the company picnic allows him to strengthen his ties with his coworkers and build relationships that go beyond the workplace.

Question 5

Janice asks her grandmother to help her out in her day care center while one of her employees is out on vacation.What is the nature of the social capital used in this action?
A)bond
B)bridge
C)linkage
D)tether

Accepted Answer

Bonding social capital refers to the relationships within a close-knit group, such as family, which is the type of social capital Janice is utilizing by asking her grandmother for help.

Question 6

What social capital dimension describes the characteristics of your bond with your contacts?
A)relational
B)structural
C)dimensional
D)cognitive

Accepted Answer

The relational dimension of social capital refers to the quality or strength of the relationships and bonds between individuals, such as levels of trust, intimacy, and reciprocity. This characterizes the nature of your connections with your contacts. Structural social capital refers to the nature of the network itself, whereas cognitive refers to shared norms and values within a network. Dimensional is not a recognized dimension of social capital.

Question 7

What is the best advice for building networks that will enable you to achieve more than if you act alone?
A)Build networks with people who share your profession.
B)Build networks with people in your industry.
C)Build networks focusing on investors.
D)Build networks with people who share your values.

Accepted Answer

Building networks with people who share your values is the best choice as these connections will offer more support, provide a sense of community, and offer a foundation built on trust and mutual goals. This can result in more meaningful and supportive relationships, resulting in a greater likelihood of success. Building networks with people who share your profession or industry and investor networks can be helpful, but they may not always align with your values or goals.

Question 8

Power,as it relates to social networks,refers to which of the following?
A)senior executives who can introduce you to other powerful people
B)people who have the ability to fund your project
C)experts in the field
D)the ability that you have to convince others of your endeavor

Accepted Answer

The answer of Power,as it relates to social networks,refers to...

Question 9

Paul is assessing his social ties and starts by listing everyone he knows,regardless of the type of relationship.He then intends to classify them.On which dimension of social capital is Paul working?
A)relational
B)structural
C)dimensional
D)cognitive

Accepted Answer

Paul is working on the structural dimension of social capital, which refers to the actual connections or ties between individuals and groups. By listing everyone he knows, he is identifying the structural features of his social network, including its size, density, and diversity.

Question 10

To what does the term "diverse skillsets" refer,as related to social networks?
A)the full scope of skills required for the production of your product
B)the full scope of skills required for the delivery of your service
C)people with different perspectives,skills,information,and backgrounds
D)people in other professions

Accepted Answer

Diverse skillsets in social networks refer to people with different perspectives, skills, information, and backgrounds. This is because having a diverse group of individuals with different skillsets can bring fresh ideas and insights to a project or problem. It can also lead to more effective problem-solving and collaboration. Therefore, C is the best choice as it accurately describes the meaning of diverse skillsets in social networks.

Question 11

At a church outing,Kelly learns from one of the participants that he just finished working with a company's exterior construction work and that the company is planning on redoing the landscaping.Kelly uses the opportunity to contact the company about his landscaping and water conservation products.Kelly is taking advantage of which of the following?
A)insider trading
B)private information
C)bonds
D)tethers

Accepted Answer

Kelly is using private information about the company's plans for landscaping to contact them about his products. This is not insider trading as Kelly is not buying or selling the company's stock based on this information. Bonds and tethers are not relevant to this scenario.

Question 12

Which of the following are the three dimensions of social capital?
A)financial,procedural,and service
B)financial,structural,and procedural
C)relational,structural,and cognitive
D)relational,durational,and commitment

Accepted Answer

The three dimensions of social capital are relational (referring to social networks and relationships), structural (referring to the resources available through those networks), and cognitive (referring to shared norms, values, and understandings within a group). Option A and B includes a financial dimension which is not part of the three dimensions of social capital. Option D includes durational and commitment which are not typically considered separate dimensions of social capital.

Question 13

The degree with which you share norms,visions,values,and beliefs with others describes which of the following dimensions of social capital?
A)relational
B)structural
C)dimensional
D)cognitive

Accepted Answer

Sharing norms, visions, values, and beliefs with others is related to cognitive social capital, which refers to the set of shared intangible resources among people that can facilitate cooperation and coordination within a group or community. Relational social capital refers to the connections and social networks that individuals have with others, while structural social capital refers to the patterns of social organization and formal institutions that shape social interactions. Dimensional social capital is not a commonly recognized dimension of social capital.

Question 14

According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD),the connections with people who represent a different level of society-such as poor,middle class,or high society-would be considered what kind of social capital?
A)tethers
B)bonds
C)bridges
D)linkages

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation...

Question 15

What is social capital?
A)a personal social network of people who willingly cooperate,exchange information,and build trusting relationships
B)people with whom you connect on social networks,whether online or in real life
C)all your friends and family members
D)the people with whom you have contact with in your working life

Accepted Answer

Social capital refers to the personal social network of individuals who willingly cooperate, exchange information, and build trusting relationships. It is a form of capital that is based on social connections and networks rather than financial resources or material possessions. Social capital can be used to achieve goals and access resources that might otherwise be difficult to obtain.

Question 16

When deciding to hire someone for her new startup,Laura states,"We will have to train him,but he has the right attitude and spirit about this company." To what social capital dimension is Laura referring?
A)relational
B)structural
C)dimensional
D)cognitive

Accepted Answer

Laura is referring to the cognitive dimension of social capital, as she is emphasizing the importance of the employee's mindset and willingness to learn and contribute to the company's culture and values.

Question 17

According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD),connections with people who come from different backgrounds and cultures would be called which of the following?
A)familial
B)bonds
C)bridges
D)structural

Accepted Answer

Having connections with people who come from different backgrounds and cultures would be called bridges, as they help in bridging the gap between different communities and promoting social cohesion.

Question 18

If you are in a networking group of 20 to 40 people,how many possible referrals and leads could you obtain from this group?
A)at least 10
B)at least 15
C)40
D)an almost incalculable number

Accepted Answer

The possible referrals and leads from a networking group of 20 to 40 people are almost incalculable because each of the members of the group has their own network and connections. So, the potential number of referrals and leads can be much higher than the number of people in the group.

Question 19

According to the text,private information refers to which of the following?
A)information marked "confidential" by the company
B)information disclosed at a company meeting
C)information passed on after signing a nondisclosure document
D)information not normally available to the general public

Accepted Answer

Private information refers to information that is not normally available to the general public.

Question 20

The ______ dimension of social capital describes the type of social ties you have or don't have and the degree to which those ties may be formal or informal.
A)relational
B)structural
C)dimensional
D)cognitive

Accepted Answer

The structural dimension of social capital refers to the overall pattern and configuration of connections between actors, including the presence or absence of network ties and the formality or informality of those ties.

Quiz 8: Developing Networks and Building Teams

According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development,connections with people who are just like us,such as family,friends,and others who have a similar cultural background or ethnicity are called ______.

According to the text,what are the three main advantages to networks?

Lonney attends a company picnic.Although most of the people in his company are older and come from different backgrounds,he feels it is important to go since they all work together.Lonney is acknowledging which of the following aspects of building social capital?

Janice asks her grandmother to help her out in her day care center while one of her employees is out on vacation.What is the nature of the social capital used in this action?

What social capital dimension describes the characteristics of your bond with your contacts?

What is the best advice for building networks that will enable you to achieve more than if you act alone?

Power,as it relates to social networks,refers to which of the following?

Paul is assessing his social ties and starts by listing everyone he knows,regardless of the type of relationship.He then intends to classify them.On which dimension of social capital is Paul working?

To what does the term "diverse skillsets" refer,as related to social networks?

Which of the following are the three dimensions of social capital?

The degree with which you share norms,visions,values,and beliefs with others describes which of the following dimensions of social capital?

According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) ,the connections with people who represent a different level of society-such as poor,middle class,or high society-would be considered what kind of social capital?

What is social capital?

When deciding to hire someone for her new startup,Laura states,"We will have to train him,but he has the right attitude and spirit about this company." To what social capital dimension is Laura referring?

According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) ,connections with people who come from different backgrounds and cultures would be called which of the following?

If you are in a networking group of 20 to 40 people,how many possible referrals and leads could you obtain from this group?

According to the text,private information refers to which of the following?

The ______ dimension of social capital describes the type of social ties you have or don't have and the degree to which those ties may be formal or informal.