Question 1

The observation method of job analysis is best suited for nonrepetitive jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

_____ involves changing existing jobs in different ways to improve them.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job shadowing 
B)  Job analysis 
C)  Job design 
D)  Job redesign 
A)  Job shadowing 
B)  Job analysis 
C)  Job design 
D)  Job redesign

Question 3

In the context of job analysis methods and sources, which of the following statements is true of the work sampling method?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires a job analyst to determine the content and pace of a typical workday through continuous observation. 
B)  It requires a job analyst to attend to each detailed action throughout an entire work cycle. 
C)  It assumes that employees can accurately analyze and communicate information about their jobs. 
D)  It is particularly useful for routine and repetitive jobs. 
A)  It requires a job analyst to determine the content and pace of a typical workday through continuous observation. 
B)  It requires a job analyst to attend to each detailed action throughout an entire work cycle. 
C)  It assumes that employees can accurately analyze and communicate information about their jobs. 
D)  It is particularly useful for routine and repetitive jobs.

Question 4

In the context of the job analysis process, identifying jobs and methodology is a subtask of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  developing job descriptions and job specifications 
B)  conducting the job analysis 
C)  planning the job analysis 
D)  preparing for and introducing job analysis 
A)  developing job descriptions and job specifications 
B)  conducting the job analysis 
C)  planning the job analysis 
D)  preparing for and introducing job analysis

Question 5

_____ is the study of the way work moves through an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Work shadowing 
B)  Workflow analysis 
C)  Organizational design 
D)  Organizational behavior 
A)  Work shadowing 
B)  Workflow analysis 
C)  Organizational design 
D)  Organizational behavior

Question 6

Define job enrichment. Give examples of job enrichment.

Accepted Answer

Job enrichment involves increasing the d

Question 7

Explain time flexibility and work scheduling.

Accepted Answer

Considering different work schedules can

Question 8

Drafting job descriptions and job specifications is typically the first step in the job analysis process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A prospective candidate's educational details are noted in the _____ section of a job description.

Accepted Answer

A)  job specifications 
B)  job disclaimers 
C)  general summary 
D)  identification 
A)  job specifications 
B)  job disclaimers 
C)  general summary 
D)  identification

Question 10

Which of the following is typically the last step in the job analysis process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing job descriptions and job specifications 
B)  Reviewing and compiling job analysis data 
C)  Maintaining and updating job descriptions and job specifications 
D)  Reviewing existing job documentation 
A)  Developing job descriptions and job specifications 
B)  Reviewing and compiling job analysis data 
C)  Maintaining and updating job descriptions and job specifications 
D)  Reviewing existing job documentation

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a compressed workweek in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees working for 10 hours, four days a week 
B)  Employees working for 10 hours, three days a week 
C)  Employees working for seven hours, six days a week 
D)  Employees working for eight hours, seven days a week 
A)  Employees working for 10 hours, four days a week 
B)  Employees working for 10 hours, three days a week 
C)  Employees working for seven hours, six days a week 
D)  Employees working for eight hours, seven days a week

Question 12

An integrated workflow analysis is likely to lead to better employee involvement, greater efficiency, and more customer satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A duty is a distinct, identifiable work activity composed of motions that employees perform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Virtual teams are composed of individuals who are separated geographically but linked by communications technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Individuals who belong to the generational group of Generation Y are called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  iGen'ers 
B)  Baby Boomers 
C)  Millennials 
D)  Traditionalists 
A)  iGen'ers 
B)  Baby Boomers 
C)  Millennials 
D)  Traditionalists

Question 16

Which of the following steps is typically performed first in the job analysis process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preparing for and introducing job analysis 
B)  Planning the job analysis 
C)  Reviewing existing job documentation 
D)  Developing job descriptions and job specifications 
A)  Preparing for and introducing job analysis 
B)  Planning the job analysis 
C)  Reviewing existing job documentation 
D)  Developing job descriptions and job specifications

Question 17

In the context of the job characteristics model, _____ is the extent to which a job requires several activities for successful completion.

Accepted Answer

A)  content validity 
B)  skill variety 
C)  task identity 
D)  task significance 
A)  content validity 
B)  skill variety 
C)  task identity 
D)  task significance

Question 18

The work sampling method of job analysis allows a job analyst to determine the content and pace of a typical workday through statistical sampling of certain actions rather than through continuous observation and timing of all actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_____ is the extent of individual freedom and discretion in work and its scheduling.

Accepted Answer

A)  Autonomy 
B)  Reliability 
C)  Validity 
D)  Onboarding 
A)  Autonomy 
B)  Reliability 
C)  Validity 
D)  Onboarding

Question 20

In the context of job analysis methods, which of the following is a disadvantage of the questionnaire or survey method?

Accepted Answer

A)  The distribution of survey instruments to a large number of employees is an expensive process. 
B)  Collecting information about a large number of jobs through questionnaires is a time-consuming process. 
C)  Survey instruments that are developed ahead of time fail to identify job factors relevant to employees and managers. 
D)  Employees may not accurately analyze and communicate information about their jobs. 
A)  The distribution of survey instruments to a large number of employees is an expensive process. 
B)  Collecting information about a large number of jobs through questionnaires is a time-consuming process. 
C)  Survey instruments that are developed ahead of time fail to identify job factors relevant to employees and managers. 
D)  Employees may not accurately analyze and communicate information about their jobs.

The observation method of job analysis is best suited for nonrepetitive jobs.

_____ involves changing existing jobs in different ways to improve them.

In the context of job analysis methods and sources, which of the following statements is true of the work sampling method?

In the context of the job analysis process, identifying jobs and methodology is a subtask of _____.

_____ is the study of the way work moves through an organization.

Define job enrichment. Give examples of job enrichment.

Explain time flexibility and work scheduling.

Drafting job descriptions and job specifications is typically the first step in the job analysis process.

A prospective candidate's educational details are noted in the _____ section of a job description.

Which of the following is typically the last step in the job analysis process?

Which of the following is an example of a compressed workweek in the United States?

An integrated workflow analysis is likely to lead to better employee involvement, greater efficiency, and more customer satisfaction.

A duty is a distinct, identifiable work activity composed of motions that employees perform.

Virtual teams are composed of individuals who are separated geographically but linked by communications technology.

Individuals who belong to the generational group of Generation Y are called _____.

Which of the following steps is typically performed first in the job analysis process?

In the context of the job characteristics model, _____ is the extent to which a job requires several activities for successful completion.

The work sampling method of job analysis allows a job analyst to determine the content and pace of a typical workday through statistical sampling of certain actions rather than through continuous observation and timing of all actions.

_____ is the extent of individual freedom and discretion in work and its scheduling.

In the context of job analysis methods, which of the following is a disadvantage of the questionnaire or survey method?

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Exam 4: Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

The observation method of job analysis is best suited for nonrepetitive jobs.

_____ involves changing existing jobs in different ways to improve them.

In the context of job analysis methods and sources, which of the following statements is true of the work sampling method?

In the context of the job analysis process, identifying jobs and methodology is a subtask of _____.

_____ is the study of the way work moves through an organization.

Define job enrichment. Give examples of job enrichment.

Explain time flexibility and work scheduling.

Drafting job descriptions and job specifications is typically the first step in the job analysis process.

A prospective candidate's educational details are noted in the _____ section of a job description.

Which of the following is typically the last step in the job analysis process?

Which of the following is an example of a compressed workweek in the United States?

An integrated workflow analysis is likely to lead to better employee involvement, greater efficiency, and more customer satisfaction.

A duty is a distinct, identifiable work activity composed of motions that employees perform.

Virtual teams are composed of individuals who are separated geographically but linked by communications technology.

Individuals who belong to the generational group of Generation Y are called _____.

Which of the following steps is typically performed first in the job analysis process?

In the context of the job characteristics model, _____ is the extent to which a job requires several activities for successful completion.

The work sampling method of job analysis allows a job analyst to determine the content and pace of a typical workday through statistical sampling of certain actions rather than through continuous observation and timing of all actions.

_____ is the extent of individual freedom and discretion in work and its scheduling.

In the context of job analysis methods, which of the following is a disadvantage of the questionnaire or survey method?

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resource Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Individual Organization Relations and Retention

Recruiting High-Quality Talent

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Union-Management Relations

Global Human Resource Management

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