Question 1

Most job descriptions include a job title,a job identification section,and a job duties section.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When an employee can adjust their daily starting and quitting times,provided they work a certain number of hours per day or week,their work schedule is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) a compressed workweek. 
B) an enriched workweek. 
C) a flextime arrangement. 
D) an adaptable schedule. 
A) a compressed workweek. 
B) an enriched workweek. 
C) a flextime arrangement. 
D) an adaptable schedule.

Question 3

Employee interviewing is the most accurate method of job analysis because the employee is least likely to exaggerate essential job functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The process of obtaining information about jobs by determining their duties,tasks,or activities is called:

Accepted Answer

A) job design. 
B) job evaluation. 
C) job analysis. 
D) job search. 
A) job design. 
B) job evaluation. 
C) job analysis. 
D) job search.

Question 5

_____ use advanced computer and telecommunications technology to link team members who are geographically dispersed.

Accepted Answer

A) Content teams 
B) Whole teams 
C) Advanced teams 
D) Virtual teams 
A) Content teams 
B) Whole teams 
C) Advanced teams 
D) Virtual teams

Question 6

Job specifications describe the duties,tasks,and responsibilities performed on the job and therefore play a key role in performance appraisal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) Job enrichment 
B) Job enlargement 
C) Job rotation 
D) Workplace expansion 
A) Job enrichment 
B) Job enlargement 
C) Job rotation 
D) Workplace expansion

Question 8

Ergonomics is concerned with the design of equipment to accommodate human capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which popular method of job analysis was pioneered by the U.S.Air Force?

Accepted Answer

A) Dynamic job analysis 
B) Team-based analysis 
C) Task inventory analysis 
D) Competency-based analysis 
A) Dynamic job analysis 
B) Team-based analysis 
C) Task inventory analysis 
D) Competency-based analysis

Question 10

_____ occurs when the interaction and outcome of team members is greater than the sum of their individual efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) Autonomy 
B) Teamwork 
C) Ergonomics 
D) Synergy 
A) Autonomy 
B) Teamwork 
C) Ergonomics 
D) Synergy

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss the job characteristics that motivate employees.

Accepted Answer

The job characteristics model proposes t

Question 13

Complete training for teams should cover each of the following skills,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) leadership. 
B) goal setting. 
C) conflict resolution. 
D) etiquette. 
A) leadership. 
B) goal setting. 
C) conflict resolution. 
D) etiquette.

Question 14

A critical aspect of industrial engineering is the establishment of time standards for a particular work cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A group staffed with a mix of specialists based on assignment (non-voluntary)that is formed to accomplish a specific objective is called a _____.

Accepted Answer

A) self-directed team 
B) project team 
C) cross-functional team 
D) process-improvement team 
A) self-directed team 
B) project team 
C) cross-functional team 
D) process-improvement team

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) Employee engagement 
B) Dejobbing 
C) Job crafting 
D) Ergonomics 
A) Employee engagement 
B) Dejobbing 
C) Job crafting 
D) Ergonomics

Question 17

The objective of the critical incident method of job analysis is to:

Accepted Answer

A) challenge the employees with their false statements. 
B) provide information for job evaluation based on the critical value of the job. 
C) prioritize job duties and responsibilities. 
D) identify critical job tasks. 
A) challenge the employees with their false statements. 
B) provide information for job evaluation based on the critical value of the job. 
C) prioritize job duties and responsibilities. 
D) identify critical job tasks.

Question 18

_____ is accomplished by adding more meaningful tasks and duties to make the work more rewarding and satisfying.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The task inventory analysis method was pioneered by Microsoft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Compressed workweeks are a problem because the Fair Labor Standards Act requires the payment of overtime to regular employees who work more than:

Accepted Answer

A) 8 hours in a day. 
B) 40 hours in a week. 
C) five days a week. 
D) 10 hours in a day. 
A) 8 hours in a day. 
B) 40 hours in a week. 
C) five days a week. 
D) 10 hours in a day.

Most job descriptions include a job title,a job identification section,and a job duties section.

When an employee can adjust their daily starting and quitting times,provided they work a certain number of hours per day or week,their work schedule is known as:

Employee interviewing is the most accurate method of job analysis because the employee is least likely to exaggerate essential job functions.

The process of obtaining information about jobs by determining their duties,tasks,or activities is called:

_____ use advanced computer and telecommunications technology to link team members who are geographically dispersed.

Job specifications describe the duties,tasks,and responsibilities performed on the job and therefore play a key role in performance appraisal.

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

Ergonomics is concerned with the design of equipment to accommodate human capabilities.

Which popular method of job analysis was pioneered by the U.S.Air Force?

_____ occurs when the interaction and outcome of team members is greater than the sum of their individual efforts.

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

Discuss the job characteristics that motivate employees.

Complete training for teams should cover each of the following skills,EXCEPT:

A critical aspect of industrial engineering is the establishment of time standards for a particular work cycle.

A group staffed with a mix of specialists based on assignment (non-voluntary)that is formed to accomplish a specific objective is called a _____.

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

The objective of the critical incident method of job analysis is to:

_____ is accomplished by adding more meaningful tasks and duties to make the work more rewarding and satisfying.

The task inventory analysis method was pioneered by Microsoft.

Compressed workweeks are a problem because the Fair Labor Standards Act requires the payment of overtime to regular employees who work more than:

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

Most job descriptions include a job title,a job identification section,and a job duties section.

When an employee can adjust their daily starting and quitting times,provided they work a certain number of hours per day or week,their work schedule is known as:

Employee interviewing is the most accurate method of job analysis because the employee is least likely to exaggerate essential job functions.

The process of obtaining information about jobs by determining their duties,tasks,or activities is called:

_____ use advanced computer and telecommunications technology to link team members who are geographically dispersed.

Job specifications describe the duties,tasks,and responsibilities performed on the job and therefore play a key role in performance appraisal.

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

Ergonomics is concerned with the design of equipment to accommodate human capabilities.

Which popular method of job analysis was pioneered by the U.S.Air Force?

_____ occurs when the interaction and outcome of team members is greater than the sum of their individual efforts.

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

Discuss the job characteristics that motivate employees.

Complete training for teams should cover each of the following skills,EXCEPT:

A critical aspect of industrial engineering is the establishment of time standards for a particular work cycle.

A group staffed with a mix of specialists based on assignment (non-voluntary)that is formed to accomplish a specific objective is called a _____.

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

The objective of the critical incident method of job analysis is to:

_____ is accomplished by adding more meaningful tasks and duties to make the work more rewarding and satisfying.

The task inventory analysis method was pioneered by Microsoft.

Compressed workweeks are a problem because the Fair Labor Standards Act requires the payment of overtime to regular employees who work more than:

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