Question 1

Define labor force participation rate.

Accepted Answer

The labor force part

Question 2

Describe the important workforce profile elements.

Accepted Answer

The participation rates help us understa

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Job process 
B)  Workflow analysis 
C)  Work process 
D)  Transfer of responsibility 
A)  Job process 
B)  Workflow analysis 
C)  Work process 
D)  Transfer of responsibility

Question 5

A functional definition of what is done in a job can be generated by examining the three components of data, people, and things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true of the labor force participation rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the percentage of the population working or seeking work. 
B)  It is the percentage of the population that is eligible to work legally. 
C)  It is the percentage of the population that is constantly changing jobs. 
D)  It is the percentage of the population with graduate degrees. 
A)  It is the percentage of the population working or seeking work. 
B)  It is the percentage of the population that is eligible to work legally. 
C)  It is the percentage of the population that is constantly changing jobs. 
D)  It is the percentage of the population with graduate degrees.

Question 7

Gathering job analysis data is a subtask of _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The labor force participation rate is the percentage of the population working or seeking work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies people working _____ hours per week as part-time employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  at least 45 
B)  at least 35 
C)  between 35 and 45 
D)  less than 35 
A)  at least 45 
B)  at least 35 
C)  between 35 and 45 
D)  less than 35

Question 10

_____ list the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) an individual needs to perform a job satisfactorily.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job analyses 
B)  Job descriptions 
C)  Job specifications 
D)  Job reviews 
A)  Job analyses 
B)  Job descriptions 
C)  Job specifications 
D)  Job reviews

Question 11

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 12

Which of the following groups of workers are classified as prime-work-age workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Workers of ages 20-40 
B)  Workers of ages 25-54 
C)  Workers of ages 20-60 
D)  Workers of ages 22-58 
A)  Workers of ages 20-40 
B)  Workers of ages 25-54 
C)  Workers of ages 20-60 
D)  Workers of ages 22-58

Question 13

A special-purpose team is composed of individuals who are assigned a cluster of tasks, duties, and responsibilities to be accomplished.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identifying jobs and methodologies is a subtask of _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The managerial job analysis questionnaire is a specialized instrument that incorporates checklists, where each job is analyzed on 27 dimensions composed of 187 "elements."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____is the extent to which the work requires several activities for successful completion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Autonomy 
B)  Skill variety 
C)  Task identity 
D)  Task significance 
A)  Autonomy 
B)  Skill variety 
C)  Task identity 
D)  Task significance

Question 17

Which of the following is typically the responsibility of managers in job analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  To periodically review job descriptions and specifications 
B)  To coordinate job analysis 
C)  To help complete job analysis information 
D)  To write job descriptions and specifications 
A)  To periodically review job descriptions and specifications 
B)  To coordinate job analysis 
C)  To help complete job analysis information 
D)  To write job descriptions and specifications

Question 18

Which of the following components of job description is a concise statement of the general responsibilities and components that make the job different from others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job specifications 
B)  Essential job functions 
C)  General summary 
D)  Identification 
A)  Job specifications 
B)  Essential job functions 
C)  General summary 
D)  Identification

Question 19

Responsibilities are obligations to perform certain tasks and duties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is typically the first part of the job description?

Accepted Answer

A)  Essential job functions and duties 
B)  Job specifications 
C)  Identification 
D)  General summary 
A)  Essential job functions and duties 
B)  Job specifications 
C)  Identification 
D)  General summary

Define labor force participation rate.

Describe the important workforce profile elements.

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

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

A functional definition of what is done in a job can be generated by examining the three components of data, people, and things.

Which of the following is true of the labor force participation rate?

Gathering job analysis data is a subtask of _____.

The labor force participation rate is the percentage of the population working or seeking work.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies people working _____ hours per week as part-time employees.

_____ list the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) an individual needs to perform a job satisfactorily.

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.

Which of the following groups of workers are classified as prime-work-age workers?

A special-purpose team is composed of individuals who are assigned a cluster of tasks, duties, and responsibilities to be accomplished.

Identifying jobs and methodologies is a subtask of _____.

The managerial job analysis questionnaire is a specialized instrument that incorporates checklists, where each job is analyzed on 27 dimensions composed of 187 "elements."

_____is the extent to which the work requires several activities for successful completion.

Which of the following is typically the responsibility of managers in job analysis?

Which of the following components of job description is a concise statement of the general responsibilities and components that make the job different from others?

Responsibilities are obligations to perform certain tasks and duties.

Which of the following is typically the first part of the job description?

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resources Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Individualorganization Relations and Retention

Recruiting and Labor Markets

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Unionmanagement Relations

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Exam 4: Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Define labor force participation rate.

Describe the important workforce profile elements.

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

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

A functional definition of what is done in a job can be generated by examining the three components of data, people, and things.

Which of the following is true of the labor force participation rate?

Gathering job analysis data is a subtask of _____.

The labor force participation rate is the percentage of the population working or seeking work.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies people working _____ hours per week as part-time employees.

_____ list the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) an individual needs to perform a job satisfactorily.

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.

Which of the following groups of workers are classified as prime-work-age workers?

A special-purpose team is composed of individuals who are assigned a cluster of tasks, duties, and responsibilities to be accomplished.

Identifying jobs and methodologies is a subtask of _____.

The managerial job analysis questionnaire is a specialized instrument that incorporates checklists, where each job is analyzed on 27 dimensions composed of 187 "elements."

_____is the extent to which the work requires several activities for successful completion.

Which of the following is typically the responsibility of managers in job analysis?

Which of the following components of job description is a concise statement of the general responsibilities and components that make the job different from others?

Responsibilities are obligations to perform certain tasks and duties.

Which of the following is typically the first part of the job description?

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resources Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Individualorganization Relations and Retention

Recruiting and Labor Markets

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Unionmanagement Relations

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