Exam 4: Job Analysis and Job Design

Job data may be obtained in all of the following ways EXCEPT from

KSAOs refer to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other attributes required of a person performing a job.

Because it focuses on employees' capabilities, the competency-based approach to job analysis emphasizes how the work is done rather than just what work is done.

One benefit to virtual teams is that they overcome the language and cultural barriers that often occur when people who are geographically dispersed try to work together on a project.

__________ refers to the process of structuring organizations not around jobs but around projects that are constantly changing.

Elaine studies and designs equipment and systems that are easy and efficient for employees to use so that their physical well-being is not compromised. Elaine works in job design.

Inflating a job's responsibilities can occur unintentionally.

The Fair Labor Standards Act requires the payment of overtime to regular workers who work more than eight hours in a day.

According to the job characteristics model, what three psychological states of a jobholder result in motivated, satisfied, and productive employees?

Explain the characteristics of synergistic teams.

Complete training for teams should cover each of the following skills, EXCEPT

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the purpose of essential functions in a job description is to help match job requirements to organizational goals.

Identify and explain the various sections of a job description.

Because a job analysis includes information about the requirements of someone doing a job, it provides the criteria for evaluating the performance of the people who do the work.

Peter was frustrated by his job because he did not have enough autonomy. What does Peter want his job to provide?

Josef is thinking about applying for a new job. When he reviews the job description, which of the following should he expect to find in the job specifications section?

The major advantage of the compressed workweek is that it makes it easier for organizations to comply with federal laws regarding overtime.

Employee empowerment occurs when an organization allows its employees to participate in the decisions that affect the overall strategic direction of the organization.

Requiring a high school diploma, even for a laborer job, is acceptable under the law if the company has a policy that all employees must be high school graduates.

Organizations can help prevent some of the problems a team experiences by determining how to compensate team members individually and jointly for its achievement.