Question 1

A computer network engineer must understand the workings of the computer system she/he runs.This would be classified as __________ in a person-oriented job analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) knowledge. 
B) skill. 
C) ability. 
D) Other personal characteristic. 
A) knowledge. 
B) skill. 
C) ability. 
D) Other personal characteristic.

Question 2

Research on the validity of job analysis ratings has shown that:

Accepted Answer

A) people are more accurate when rating specific tasks 
B) people are more accurate when rating traits people need to do the job 
C) people are more accurate when rating general job duties 
D) the validity of ratings is constant across different kinds of job analysis ratings 
A) people are more accurate when rating specific tasks 
B) people are more accurate when rating traits people need to do the job 
C) people are more accurate when rating general job duties 
D) the validity of ratings is constant across different kinds of job analysis ratings

Question 3

Task inventories have questionable

Accepted Answer

A) internal consistency reliability. 
B) inter-rater reliability. 
C) content validity. 
D) criterion related validity. 
A) internal consistency reliability. 
B) inter-rater reliability. 
C) content validity. 
D) criterion related validity.

Question 4

You are asked by a client to summarize the current belief regarding the validity of job analysis methods.What would you say?

Accepted Answer

A) "Job analysis using trained analysts are valid,but those relying on task inventories of SME's are not." 
B) "Job analysis provides useful information,but maybe subject to potential biases due to their reliance of human judgment." 
C) "Job analysis conducted using interviews of SME's are more valid then those that rely on the use of trained observers." 
D) "Job analysis ratings are not valid unless the job incumbents are trained on how to rate their job before hand." 
A) "Job analysis using trained analysts are valid,but those relying on task inventories of SME's are not." 
B) "Job analysis provides useful information,but maybe subject to potential biases due to their reliance of human judgment." 
C) "Job analysis conducted using interviews of SME's are more valid then those that rely on the use of trained observers." 
D) "Job analysis ratings are not valid unless the job incumbents are trained on how to rate their job before hand."

Question 5

According to past research,which job analysis method is MOST likely to be unreliable?

Accepted Answer

A) Job Components Inventory 
B) Functional Job Analysis 
C) Position Analysis Questionnaire 
D) Task Inventories 
A) Job Components Inventory 
B) Functional Job Analysis 
C) Position Analysis Questionnaire 
D) Task Inventories

Question 6

You have been assigned to collect job analysis information for your first job analysis.Which method is the most efficient method for you to use?

Accepted Answer

A) observe a job incumbent perform the job 
B) interview SMEs 
C) administer questionnaires to SMEs 
D) do the job yourself 
A) observe a job incumbent perform the job 
B) interview SMEs 
C) administer questionnaires to SMEs 
D) do the job yourself

Question 7

According to the principle of _________,two jobs of equal value to the organization should have similar pay scales,regardless of whether most employees in the jobs are men or women.

Accepted Answer

A) comparable worth 
B) equality 
C) job evaluation 
D) essential worth 
A) comparable worth 
B) equality 
C) job evaluation 
D) essential worth

Question 8

A job analysis can provide information on

Accepted Answer

A) worker characteristics required to successfully perform the job. 
B) tasks done on the job. 
C) both of the above 
D) neither of the above 
A) worker characteristics required to successfully perform the job. 
B) tasks done on the job. 
C) both of the above 
D) neither of the above

Question 9

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)are often used to obtain information for job analysis.The local car manufacturing plant has asked you to put together a team of SMEs from which to obtain information about the tasks necessary for assembly of a car engine.Which of the following should NOT be included on this team?

Accepted Answer

A) A machinist on the assembly line 
B) The night shift supervisor of the engine station of the assembly line 
C) The factory owner 
D) The quality assurance person 
A) A machinist on the assembly line 
B) The night shift supervisor of the engine station of the assembly line 
C) The factory owner 
D) The quality assurance person

Question 10

Instances of behavior that represent different levels of job performance from outstanding to poor are known as

Accepted Answer

A) essential incidents 
B) critical incidents 
C) essential functions 
D) critical functions 
A) essential incidents 
B) critical incidents 
C) essential functions 
D) critical functions

Question 11

___________are attributes or characteristics necessary to successfully perform a job.

Accepted Answer

A) Compensable factors 
B) Critical incidents 
C) KSAOs 
D) Essential functions 
A) Compensable factors 
B) Critical incidents 
C) KSAOs 
D) Essential functions

Question 12

During a presentation on the merits of job analysis,a potential client asks you about the reliability of the various methods.What should you tell the client?

Accepted Answer

A) "All methods are equivalent and have high reliability." 
B) "A job analysis is reliable only if it is conducted by trained analysts." 
C) "Job analysis ratings are reasonably reliable except for task inventory ratings using job incumbents." 
D) "All job analysis methods are moderately reliable,regardless of the method used." 
A) "All methods are equivalent and have high reliability." 
B) "A job analysis is reliable only if it is conducted by trained analysts." 
C) "Job analysis ratings are reasonably reliable except for task inventory ratings using job incumbents." 
D) "All job analysis methods are moderately reliable,regardless of the method used."

Question 13

Which is the LEAST time consuming method for collecting job analysis information?

Accepted Answer

A) having the job analyst perform the job 
B) observing job incumbents 
C) interviewing SMEs 
D) giving out questionnaires to job incumbents 
A) having the job analyst perform the job 
B) observing job incumbents 
C) interviewing SMEs 
D) giving out questionnaires to job incumbents

Question 14

Major categories of the PAQ include

Accepted Answer

A) information input. 
B) mediation processes. 
C) work output. 
D) all of the above 
A) information input. 
B) mediation processes. 
C) work output. 
D) all of the above

Question 15

According to your textbook,the most specific level of a major job function is represented by

Accepted Answer

A) tasks. 
B) duties. 
C) elements. 
D) positions. 
A) tasks. 
B) duties. 
C) elements. 
D) positions.

Question 16

John always deals with his clients in an honest and ethical manner.This would be considered a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) ability. 
B) skill. 
C) knowledge. 
D) other personal characteristic. 
A) ability. 
B) skill. 
C) knowledge. 
D) other personal characteristic.

Question 17

A union representative comes to you and argues that the housekeepers and custodians at the upscale resort should be paid the same,since the positions contribute equally to the organization.This representative is arguing for the principle of:

Accepted Answer

A) compensable factors. 
B) the Equal Pay Act. 
C) comparable worth. 
D) job analysis. 
A) compensable factors. 
B) the Equal Pay Act. 
C) comparable worth. 
D) job analysis.

Question 18

People who have detailed knowledge about the content and requirements of their own jobs or the jobs they supervise are called:

Accepted Answer

A) job analysts 
B) subject matter experts 
C) trained observers 
D) work psychologists 
A) job analysts 
B) subject matter experts 
C) trained observers 
D) work psychologists

Question 19

A person-oriented job analysis focuses primarily on collecting information on

Accepted Answer

A) the positions,tasks,duties,activities,and elements of a job. 
B) the characteristics of job tasks. 
C) the personal characteristics necessary to successfully perform the job. 
D) all of the above 
A) the positions,tasks,duties,activities,and elements of a job. 
B) the characteristics of job tasks. 
C) the personal characteristics necessary to successfully perform the job. 
D) all of the above

Question 20

During job analysis,information is often obtained from subject matter experts (SMEs).SMEs include

Accepted Answer

A) job analysts and company executives. 
B) job analysts and supervisors. 
C) job analysts and job incumbents. 
D) job incumbents and supervisors. 
A) job analysts and company executives. 
B) job analysts and supervisors. 
C) job analysts and job incumbents. 
D) job incumbents and supervisors.

A computer network engineer must understand the workings of the computer system she/he runs.This would be classified as __________ in a person-oriented job analysis.

Research on the validity of job analysis ratings has shown that:

Task inventories have questionable

You are asked by a client to summarize the current belief regarding the validity of job analysis methods.What would you say?

According to past research,which job analysis method is MOST likely to be unreliable?

You have been assigned to collect job analysis information for your first job analysis.Which method is the most efficient method for you to use?

According to the principle of _________,two jobs of equal value to the organization should have similar pay scales,regardless of whether most employees in the jobs are men or women.

A job analysis can provide information on

Instances of behavior that represent different levels of job performance from outstanding to poor are known as

___________are attributes or characteristics necessary to successfully perform a job.

During a presentation on the merits of job analysis,a potential client asks you about the reliability of the various methods.What should you tell the client?

Which is the LEAST time consuming method for collecting job analysis information?

Major categories of the PAQ include

According to your textbook,the most specific level of a major job function is represented by

John always deals with his clients in an honest and ethical manner.This would be considered a(n)

A union representative comes to you and argues that the housekeepers and custodians at the upscale resort should be paid the same,since the positions contribute equally to the organization.This representative is arguing for the principle of:

People who have detailed knowledge about the content and requirements of their own jobs or the jobs they supervise are called:

A person-oriented job analysis focuses primarily on collecting information on

During job analysis,information is often obtained from subject matter experts (SMEs).SMEs include

Introduction

Research Methods in I0 Psychology

Performance Appraisal

Assessment Methods for Selection and Placement

Selecting Employees

Training

Theories of Employee Motivation

Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment

Productive and Counterproductive Employee Behavior

Occupational Health Psychology

Work Groups and Work Teams

Leadership and Power in Organizations

Organizational Development and Theory

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Exam 3: Job Analysis

A computer network engineer must understand the workings of the computer system she/he runs.This would be classified as __________ in a person-oriented job analysis.

Research on the validity of job analysis ratings has shown that:

Task inventories have questionable

You are asked by a client to summarize the current belief regarding the validity of job analysis methods.What would you say?

According to past research,which job analysis method is MOST likely to be unreliable?

You have been assigned to collect job analysis information for your first job analysis.Which method is the most efficient method for you to use?

According to the principle of _________,two jobs of equal value to the organization should have similar pay scales,regardless of whether most employees in the jobs are men or women.

A job analysis can provide information on

Instances of behavior that represent different levels of job performance from outstanding to poor are known as

___________are attributes or characteristics necessary to successfully perform a job.

During a presentation on the merits of job analysis,a potential client asks you about the reliability of the various methods.What should you tell the client?

Which is the LEAST time consuming method for collecting job analysis information?

Major categories of the PAQ include

According to your textbook,the most specific level of a major job function is represented by

John always deals with his clients in an honest and ethical manner.This would be considered a(n)

A union representative comes to you and argues that the housekeepers and custodians at the upscale resort should be paid the same,since the positions contribute equally to the organization.This representative is arguing for the principle of:

People who have detailed knowledge about the content and requirements of their own jobs or the jobs they supervise are called:

A person-oriented job analysis focuses primarily on collecting information on

During job analysis,information is often obtained from subject matter experts (SMEs).SMEs include

Introduction

Research Methods in I0 Psychology

Performance Appraisal

Assessment Methods for Selection and Placement

Selecting Employees

Training

Theories of Employee Motivation

Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment

Productive and Counterproductive Employee Behavior

Occupational Health Psychology

Work Groups and Work Teams

Leadership and Power in Organizations

Organizational Development and Theory

Filters