Exam 3: Job Analysis in Human Resource Selection

Task inventories do not lend themselves to quantifying job analysis data.

One or two experts are preferable over a large (10-20 person) panel of job experts when forming the WRC rating panel.

In preparing knowledge statements, adjective modifiers (e.g., "thorough," "some") relative to the degree or extent of knowledge required should be used since they make the statements more precise.

Inferences on the part of job analysts play a significant role in identifying employee specifications.

Historically, the task analysis inventory has been widely used in military settings.

WRC statements should be written so that they specify the level that is required for successful job performance.

Which of the following statements concerning job analysis interviews is INCORRECT?

A job analysis interview is one of the few job analysis methods that can be relied upon as a sole method when the analysis is being conducted for selection purposes.

In specifying WRCs, broad statements are preferable to specific ones.

Respondent motivation problems often become significant when task analysis inventories are long or complex.

When did a significant increase in attention given to job analysis begin?

A job analysis interview is very useful for covering a large number of respondents.

Most task statements (in a task inventory) are concerned with what gets done.