Question 1

Dejobbing refers to the process of structuring organizations not around jobs but around projects that are constantly changing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The job title is of psychological importance as well as descriptive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A group of experienced people from different departments appointed by management and charged with improving productivity and decreasing waste in processes that affect all departments involved is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) self-directed team. 
B) process-improvement team. 
C) cross-functional team. 
D) employee rotation unit. 
A) self-directed team. 
B) process-improvement team. 
C) cross-functional team. 
D) employee rotation unit. B

Question 4

In the job characteristics model,task identity refers to the degree to which a job has a substantial impact on the work of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The section of a job description that provides information about the location of the job and the reporting relationships involved is the:

Accepted Answer

A) job duties section. 
B) job identification section. 
C) job title. 
D) job specification. 
A) job duties section. 
B) job identification section. 
C) job title. 
D) job specification.

Question 6

A statement of the knowledge,skills,and abilities required to perform a job is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) job requirement. 
B) job specification. 
C) job position. 
D) job objective. 
A) job requirement. 
B) job specification. 
C) job position. 
D) job objective.

Question 7

In the job characteristics model,skill variety refers to a job entailing different activities that require the use of different skills and talents by the jobholder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A job specification is:

Accepted Answer

A) a group of related activities and duties. 
B) a set of different duties and responsibilities performed by one employee. 
C) a statement of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a person to perform a job. 
D) a statement of the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of a job to be performed. 
A) a group of related activities and duties. 
B) a set of different duties and responsibilities performed by one employee. 
C) a statement of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a person to perform a job. 
D) a statement of the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of a job to be performed.

Question 9

Job enlargement is the process of adding a greater variety of tasks to a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A group of employees formed by management to immediately resolve a major problem and develop a long-term plan for problem resolution is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) self-directed team. 
B) task force team. 
C) cross-functional team. 
D) employee rotation unit. 
A) self-directed team. 
B) task force team. 
C) cross-functional team. 
D) employee rotation unit.

Question 11

Employers favor job sharing since it serves to:

Accepted Answer

A) reduce labor costs. 
B) reduce layoffs. 
C) reduce training costs. 
D) reduce employee appraisals. 
A) reduce labor costs. 
B) reduce layoffs. 
C) reduce training costs. 
D) reduce employee appraisals.

Question 12

Based upon the work of Hackman and Oldham,which of the following is NOT one of the five core job dimensions related to psychological states?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

_____ are groups of highly trained individuals performing a set of interdependent job tasks within a natural work unit.The team members rely on consensus-type decision-making to perform their work duties,solve problems,or deal with internal or external customers.

Accepted Answer

A) Cross-functional teams 
B) Self-directed teams 
C) Project teams 
D) Task-force teams 
A) Cross-functional teams 
B) Self-directed teams 
C) Project teams 
D) Task-force teams

Question 14

The advantages of flextime schedules include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) improved communication among employees and supervisors. 
B) recruiting and retaining employees. 
C) improving customer service. 
D) balancing employee and organizational needs. 
A) improved communication among employees and supervisors. 
B) recruiting and retaining employees. 
C) improving customer service. 
D) balancing employee and organizational needs.

Question 15

Virtual teams:

Accepted Answer

A) have their problems as well as benefits. 
B) have never caught on in Europe. 
C) seem to be without problems. 
D) began with the invention of color TV. 
A) have their problems as well as benefits. 
B) have never caught on in Europe. 
C) seem to be without problems. 
D) began with the invention of color TV.

Question 16

Autonomy refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the degree to which a job entails a variety of different activities, requiring the use of different skills and talents. 
B) the degree to which a job requires completion of an identifiable piece of work with a visible outcome. 
C) the degree to which a job has impact on the work of others. 
D) the degree to which a job provides independence and discretion to an individual in scheduling the work and determining the procedures to use. 
A) the degree to which a job entails a variety of different activities, requiring the use of different skills and talents. 
B) the degree to which a job requires completion of an identifiable piece of work with a visible outcome. 
C) the degree to which a job has impact on the work of others. 
D) the degree to which a job provides independence and discretion to an individual in scheduling the work and determining the procedures to use.

Question 17

The critical job tasks identified by the critical incident approach to job analysis include those important behaviors and job responsibilities performed by the jobholder that lead to job success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Analyzing the elements in a work cycle that make up a particular job activity and determining the time required to complete each element is called:

Accepted Answer

A) job analysis. 
B) industrial engineering. 
C) human engineering. 
D) job design. 
A) job analysis. 
B) industrial engineering. 
C) human engineering. 
D) job design.

Question 19

Explain the characteristics of effective teams.

Accepted Answer

Compared to ineffective teams,several ch

Question 20

The job title:

Accepted Answer

A) is of psychological importance as it provides status to the employee. 
B) indicates the level within the occupational hierarchy occupied by the jobholder. 
C) may indicate the basic duties involved in the job. 
D) all of these are correct. 
A) is of psychological importance as it provides status to the employee. 
B) indicates the level within the occupational hierarchy occupied by the jobholder. 
C) may indicate the basic duties involved in the job. 
D) all of these are correct.

Dejobbing refers to the process of structuring organizations not around jobs but around projects that are constantly changing.

The job title is of psychological importance as well as descriptive.

A group of experienced people from different departments appointed by management and charged with improving productivity and decreasing waste in processes that affect all departments involved is called a(n):

In the job characteristics model,task identity refers to the degree to which a job has a substantial impact on the work of others.

The section of a job description that provides information about the location of the job and the reporting relationships involved is the:

A statement of the knowledge,skills,and abilities required to perform a job is called a:

In the job characteristics model,skill variety refers to a job entailing different activities that require the use of different skills and talents by the jobholder.

A job specification is:

Job enlargement is the process of adding a greater variety of tasks to a job.

A group of employees formed by management to immediately resolve a major problem and develop a long-term plan for problem resolution is called a(n):

Employers favor job sharing since it serves to:

Based upon the work of Hackman and Oldham,which of the following is NOT one of the five core job dimensions related to psychological states?

_____ are groups of highly trained individuals performing a set of interdependent job tasks within a natural work unit.The team members rely on consensus-type decision-making to perform their work duties,solve problems,or deal with internal or external customers.

The advantages of flextime schedules include all of the following EXCEPT:

Virtual teams:

Autonomy refers to:

The critical job tasks identified by the critical incident approach to job analysis include those important behaviors and job responsibilities performed by the jobholder that lead to job success.

Analyzing the elements in a work cycle that make up a particular job activity and determining the time required to complete each element is called:

Explain the characteristics of effective teams.

The job title:

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

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Exam 4: Job Analysis and Job Design

Dejobbing refers to the process of structuring organizations not around jobs but around projects that are constantly changing.

The job title is of psychological importance as well as descriptive.

A group of experienced people from different departments appointed by management and charged with improving productivity and decreasing waste in processes that affect all departments involved is called a(n):

In the job characteristics model,task identity refers to the degree to which a job has a substantial impact on the work of others.

The section of a job description that provides information about the location of the job and the reporting relationships involved is the:

A statement of the knowledge,skills,and abilities required to perform a job is called a:

In the job characteristics model,skill variety refers to a job entailing different activities that require the use of different skills and talents by the jobholder.

A job specification is:

Job enlargement is the process of adding a greater variety of tasks to a job.

A group of employees formed by management to immediately resolve a major problem and develop a long-term plan for problem resolution is called a(n):

Employers favor job sharing since it serves to:

Based upon the work of Hackman and Oldham,which of the following is NOT one of the five core job dimensions related to psychological states?

_____ are groups of highly trained individuals performing a set of interdependent job tasks within a natural work unit.The team members rely on consensus-type decision-making to perform their work duties,solve problems,or deal with internal or external customers.

The advantages of flextime schedules include all of the following EXCEPT:

Virtual teams:

Autonomy refers to:

The critical job tasks identified by the critical incident approach to job analysis include those important behaviors and job responsibilities performed by the jobholder that lead to job success.

Analyzing the elements in a work cycle that make up a particular job activity and determining the time required to complete each element is called:

Explain the characteristics of effective teams.

The job title:

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

Filters