Question 1

Job sharing is effective for employees who desire to phase in to retirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are the advantages and disadvantages of flextime or flexible working hours?

Accepted Answer

Advantages of flextime or flexible worki

Question 3

Discuss the job characteristics that motivate employees.

Accepted Answer

The job characteristics model proposes t

Question 4

Which job analytic method focuses on what workers do with regard to "information, people, and things"?

Accepted Answer

A)  functional job analysis 
B)  position analysis questionnaire 
C)  critical incidents technique 
D)  task inventory analysis 
A)  functional job analysis 
B)  position analysis questionnaire 
C)  critical incidents technique 
D)  task inventory analysis

Question 5

The standard format for job descriptions is contained in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Job specifications usually cover two areas: (1) the skill required to perform the job and (2) the level of autonomy inherent in the position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In doing its job analyses, ABC Company, interviews its accountants on the factors that contribute to their success as accountants in the firm. Which job analytic technique is being used by the company?

Accepted Answer

A)  competency-based analysis 
B)  task inventory analysis 
C)  critical incident method 
D)  the position analysis questionnaire 
A)  competency-based analysis 
B)  task inventory analysis 
C)  critical incident method 
D)  the position analysis questionnaire

Question 8

Scenario 4.2
CanBank is a new financial institution with a workforce that values work-life balance. The CEO, Aren Ami, wants to experiment with different work schedules so as to address the needs of the employees. He is considering several options: a four-day, 40-hour workweek; allowing employees to choose start and end times for the workday provided they work a certain number of hours per week; allowing two or more employees to perform a job normally done by one person; and allowing some employees to do work from home that is normally done in the office. The CEO knows that there are pros and cons of each option that he has to weigh.
-Refer to Scenario 4.2. What is the term for the option where employees choose start and end times for their workdays provided they work a specified number of hours in the week?

Accepted Answer

A)  job sharing 
B)  telecommuting 
C)  shortened workweek 
D)  flextime 
A)  job sharing 
B)  telecommuting 
C)  shortened workweek 
D)  flextime

Question 9

Common methods of analyzing jobs include interviews, questionnaires, observation, and diaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

As part of its restructuring efforts, XYZ Company is redesigning its jobs. What should be a basic consideration in this process?

Accepted Answer

A)  the impact on the environment 
B)  the costs to restructure 
C)  the benefits of redesigned jobs 
D)  the organizational objectives the job was created to fulfill 
A)  the impact on the environment 
B)  the costs to restructure 
C)  the benefits of redesigned jobs 
D)  the organizational objectives the job was created to fulfill

Question 11

The objective of the critical incident method is to identify critical job tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Most job descriptions include a job title, a job identification section, and a job duties section.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Scenario 4.2
CanBank is a new financial institution with a workforce that values work-life balance. The CEO, Aren Ami, wants to experiment with different work schedules so as to address the needs of the employees. He is considering several options: a four-day, 40-hour workweek; allowing employees to choose start and end times for the workday provided they work a certain number of hours per week; allowing two or more employees to perform a job normally done by one person; and allowing some employees to do work from home that is normally done in the office. The CEO knows that there are pros and cons of each option that he has to weigh.
-Refer to Scenario 4.2. What is the term for the option where employees work four-day, 40-hour workweeks?

Accepted Answer

A)  flextime 
B)  telecommuting 
C)  job sharing 
D)  compressed workweek 
A)  flextime 
B)  telecommuting 
C)  job sharing 
D)  compressed workweek

Question 14

What is the most important difference between competency-based analysis and all other forms of job analysis discussed in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Competency-based analysis is better at keeping pace with the quickly changing nature of work. 
B)  Competency-based analysis relies solely on information obtained from job incumbents. 
C)  Competency-based analysis focuses on how the job is currently done. 
D)  Competency-based analysis requires a very high degree of training on the part of the analyst. 
A)  Competency-based analysis is better at keeping pace with the quickly changing nature of work. 
B)  Competency-based analysis relies solely on information obtained from job incumbents. 
C)  Competency-based analysis focuses on how the job is currently done. 
D)  Competency-based analysis requires a very high degree of training on the part of the analyst.

Question 15

What is the typical method used by organizations to design compressed work weeks?

Accepted Answer

A)  giving employees the work to do at home 
B)  giving a free day off 
C)  increasing the number of hours worked per day 
D)  giving a week off every month 
A)  giving employees the work to do at home 
B)  giving a free day off 
C)  increasing the number of hours worked per day 
D)  giving a week off every month

Question 16

Job design should facilitate the achievement of organizational goals while recognizing the capabilities and needs of those who are to perform it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Industrial engineering is concerned with analyzing work methods and establishing time standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

ABC Inc. wants to enrich its jobs vertically. Which of the following can this be accomplished through?

Accepted Answer

A)  forming teams that have greater authority for self-management 
B)  providing performance results to employees 
C)  assigning less work to each employee 
D)  increasing salaries and benefits for employees 
A)  forming teams that have greater authority for self-management 
B)  providing performance results to employees 
C)  assigning less work to each employee 
D)  increasing salaries and benefits for employees

Question 19

A job specification is a statement of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the person performing the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is a position?

Accepted Answer

A)  a group of related activities and duties 
B)  the different duties and responsibilities performed by one employee 
C)  a statement of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work 
D)  a statement of the tasks, duties, and responsibilities associated with work 
A)  a group of related activities and duties 
B)  the different duties and responsibilities performed by one employee 
C)  a statement of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work 
D)  a statement of the tasks, duties, and responsibilities associated with work

Job sharing is effective for employees who desire to phase in to retirement.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of flextime or flexible working hours?

Discuss the job characteristics that motivate employees.

Which job analytic method focuses on what workers do with regard to "information, people, and things"?

The standard format for job descriptions is contained in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

Job specifications usually cover two areas: (1) the skill required to perform the job and (2) the level of autonomy inherent in the position.

In doing its job analyses, ABC Company, interviews its accountants on the factors that contribute to their success as accountants in the firm. Which job analytic technique is being used by the company?

Common methods of analyzing jobs include interviews, questionnaires, observation, and diaries.

As part of its restructuring efforts, XYZ Company is redesigning its jobs. What should be a basic consideration in this process?

The objective of the critical incident method is to identify critical job tasks.

Most job descriptions include a job title, a job identification section, and a job duties section.

What is the most important difference between competency-based analysis and all other forms of job analysis discussed in the textbook?

What is the typical method used by organizations to design compressed work weeks?

Job design should facilitate the achievement of organizational goals while recognizing the capabilities and needs of those who are to perform it.

Industrial engineering is concerned with analyzing work methods and establishing time standards.

ABC Inc. wants to enrich its jobs vertically. Which of the following can this be accomplished through?

A job specification is a statement of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the person performing the job.

What is a position?

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Exam 4: Job Analysis and Work Design

Job sharing is effective for employees who desire to phase in to retirement.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of flextime or flexible working hours?

Discuss the job characteristics that motivate employees.

Which job analytic method focuses on what workers do with regard to "information, people, and things"?

The standard format for job descriptions is contained in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

Job specifications usually cover two areas: (1) the skill required to perform the job and (2) the level of autonomy inherent in the position.

In doing its job analyses, ABC Company, interviews its accountants on the factors that contribute to their success as accountants in the firm. Which job analytic technique is being used by the company?

Common methods of analyzing jobs include interviews, questionnaires, observation, and diaries.

As part of its restructuring efforts, XYZ Company is redesigning its jobs. What should be a basic consideration in this process?

The objective of the critical incident method is to identify critical job tasks.

Most job descriptions include a job title, a job identification section, and a job duties section.

What is the most important difference between competency-based analysis and all other forms of job analysis discussed in the textbook?

What is the typical method used by organizations to design compressed work weeks?

Job design should facilitate the achievement of organizational goals while recognizing the capabilities and needs of those who are to perform it.

Industrial engineering is concerned with analyzing work methods and establishing time standards.

ABC Inc. wants to enrich its jobs vertically. Which of the following can this be accomplished through?

A job specification is a statement of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the person performing the job.

What is a position?

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

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