Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing job descriptions and job specifications 
B)  Conducting the job analysis 
C)  Maintaining and updating job descriptions and job specifications 
D)  Preparing for and introducing job analysis 
A)  Developing job descriptions and job specifications 
B)  Conducting the job analysis 
C)  Maintaining and updating job descriptions and job specifications 
D)  Preparing for and introducing job analysis

Question 2

Reviewing existing job documentation is typically the last step in the job analysis process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A _____ identifies the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of a job.

Accepted Answer

A)  job analysis 
B)  job description 
C)  job specification 
D)  job review 
A)  job analysis 
B)  job description 
C)  job specification 
D)  job review

Question 4

Which of the following parts of the typical job description lists the necessary roles and duties, generally in order of importance, and contains clear, precise statements on the major tasks, duties, and responsibilities performed?

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 5

Workflow analysis usually begins with the evaluation of activities that lead to the output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain the common approaches to job design.

Accepted Answer

One way to design or redesign jobs is to

Question 9

Jack, who works with BluClu LLC, is responsible for performing the job analysis in his organization. He has introduced and communicated the job analysis process to all his managers. Which of the following will typically be Jack's next step?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing job descriptions and job specifications 
B)  Maintaining and updating job descriptions and job specifications 
C)  Planning the job analysis 
D)  Conducting the job analysis 
A)  Developing job descriptions and job specifications 
B)  Maintaining and updating job descriptions and job specifications 
C)  Planning the job analysis 
D)  Conducting the job analysis

Question 10

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, compared to the labor force of the past, today's workplace force is "younger, and composed of more men."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_____ play a significant role in job design because often they are the people who establish jobs and their design components.

Accepted Answer

A)  Managers 
B)  Employees 
C)  Human resource personnel 
D)  Business consultants 
A)  Managers 
B)  Employees 
C)  Human resource personnel 
D)  Business consultants

Question 12

Dave, who works with GoPhone LLC, is responsible for managing job analysis in his organization. He is currently gathering and reviewing data. Which of the following should typically be Dave's next step?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preparing for and introducing job analysis 
B)  Conducting the job analysis 
C)  Developing job descriptions and job specifications 
D)  Maintaining and updating job descriptions 
A)  Preparing for and introducing job analysis 
B)  Conducting the job analysis 
C)  Developing job descriptions and job specifications 
D)  Maintaining and updating job descriptions

Question 13

_____is the process of shifting a person from job to job.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job rotation 
B)  Job retention 
C)  Job enlargement 
D)  Job enrichment 
A)  Job rotation 
B)  Job retention 
C)  Job enlargement 
D)  Job enrichment

Question 14

Describe the components of a job description.

Accepted Answer

A typical job description contains sever

Question 15

Job design refers to organizing tasks, duties, responsibilities, and other elements into a productive unit of work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Work is effort directed toward accomplishing results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A self-directed team is formed to address specific problems, improve work processes, and enhance the overall quality of products and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_____ refers to taking an existing job and changing it to improve it.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Explain workflow analysis.

Accepted Answer

Workflow analysis is the study of the wa

Question 20

Define contingent workers.

Accepted Answer

A contingent worker is someone

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

Reviewing existing job documentation is typically the last step in the job analysis process.

A _____ identifies the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of a job.

Which of the following parts of the typical job description lists the necessary roles and duties, generally in order of importance, and contains clear, precise statements on the major tasks, duties, and responsibilities performed?

Workflow analysis usually begins with the evaluation of activities that lead to the output.

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

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

Explain the common approaches to job design.

Jack, who works with BluClu LLC, is responsible for performing the job analysis in his organization. He has introduced and communicated the job analysis process to all his managers. Which of the following will typically be Jack's next step?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, compared to the labor force of the past, today's workplace force is "younger, and composed of more men."

_____ play a significant role in job design because often they are the people who establish jobs and their design components.

Dave, who works with GoPhone LLC, is responsible for managing job analysis in his organization. He is currently gathering and reviewing data. Which of the following should typically be Dave's next step?

_____is the process of shifting a person from job to job.

Describe the components of a job description.

Job design refers to organizing tasks, duties, responsibilities, and other elements into a productive unit of work.

Work is effort directed toward accomplishing results.

A self-directed team is formed to address specific problems, improve work processes, and enhance the overall quality of products and services.

_____ refers to taking an existing job and changing it to improve it.

Explain workflow analysis.

Define contingent workers.

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

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

Reviewing existing job documentation is typically the last step in the job analysis process.

A _____ identifies the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of a job.

Which of the following parts of the typical job description lists the necessary roles and duties, generally in order of importance, and contains clear, precise statements on the major tasks, duties, and responsibilities performed?

Workflow analysis usually begins with the evaluation of activities that lead to the output.

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

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

Explain the common approaches to job design.

Jack, who works with BluClu LLC, is responsible for performing the job analysis in his organization. He has introduced and communicated the job analysis process to all his managers. Which of the following will typically be Jack's next step?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, compared to the labor force of the past, today's workplace force is "younger, and composed of more men."

_____ play a significant role in job design because often they are the people who establish jobs and their design components.

Dave, who works with GoPhone LLC, is responsible for managing job analysis in his organization. He is currently gathering and reviewing data. Which of the following should typically be Dave's next step?

_____is the process of shifting a person from job to job.

Describe the components of a job description.

Job design refers to organizing tasks, duties, responsibilities, and other elements into a productive unit of work.

Work is effort directed toward accomplishing results.

A self-directed team is formed to address specific problems, improve work processes, and enhance the overall quality of products and services.

_____ refers to taking an existing job and changing it to improve it.

Explain workflow analysis.

Define contingent workers.

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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