Exam 4: Job Analysis, Employee Involvement, and Flexible Work Schedules

Job analysis is now considered outdated because it can't keep up with the current state of change in today's fast-paced work world.

Which of the following terms refers to an analysis in which the emphasis is placed on characteristics of successful performers rather than standard duties?

In the job characteristics model, skill variety refers to the amount of freedom held by the employee to schedule work and perform activities.

What kind of team uses advanced computer and telecommunications technology to link team members who are geographically dispersed?

The real advantage of job enrichment is that it applies to all employees.

Which of the following is most likely to result in a successful telecommuting situation?

Job analysis is the process of obtaining information about jobs by determining what the duties, tasks, or activities of those jobs are.

Employee involvement groups (EIs) are groups of highly trained individuals using consensus decision making to perform independent job tasks and solve problems.

What is the job analysis technique that is worker-oriented and covers 194 different tasks?

A job consists of different duties and responsibilities performed by one person.

A statement of the different duties, tasks, and responsibilities of a job is known as a job description.

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

According to the work of Herzberg, managers can enrich the jobs of employees through which of the following?

Managers cite one of the reasons for implementing compressed workweek schedules is that it can improve employee job satisfaction and morale.

The job characteristics model suggests that the motivated, satisfied, and productive employee is one who (1) experiences meaningful work; (2) experiences responsibility for work outcomes; and (3) has a knowledge of the results of his or her work activities.

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 which of the following situations would a job design be recommended?

The competency-based approach to job analysis focuses on standard job duties, tasks, and the like.

Job enrichment can improve employee performance in cases of dissatisfaction with pay and benefits.

Which of the following best captures the main difference between job analysis and job design?