Question 1

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of telecommuting?

Accepted Answer

A)  the loss of creativity as employees are not interacting on a regular basis. 
B)  difficulties in developing appropriate performance standards and evaluation systems for telecommuters. 
C)  formulating an appropriate technology strategy for allocating the necessary equipment. 
D)  the reduction of costs associated with maintaining offices. 
A)  the loss of creativity as employees are not interacting on a regular basis. 
B)  difficulties in developing appropriate performance standards and evaluation systems for telecommuters. 
C)  formulating an appropriate technology strategy for allocating the necessary equipment. 
D)  the reduction of costs associated with maintaining offices. D

Question 2

Employees participate in flextime when they do entirely different jobs on a rotating schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Telecommuting is effective in retaining valued employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Skill variety 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 the job requires completion of an identifiable piece of work with a visible outcome 
C)  The degree to which the job has impact on the work of others 
D)  The degree to which the job provides independence and discretion to the 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 the job requires completion of an identifiable piece of work with a visible outcome 
C)  The degree to which the job has impact on the work of others 
D)  The degree to which the job provides independence and discretion to the individual in scheduling the work and determining the procedures to use

Question 5

The _____ has stringent rules requiring the payment of overtime to nonsupervisory employees who work more than forty hours a week

Accepted Answer

A)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
B)  Equal Pay Act 
C)  Rehabilitation Act 
D)  Taft-Hartley Act 
A)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
B)  Equal Pay Act 
C)  Rehabilitation Act 
D)  Taft-Hartley Act

Question 6

According to Oldham,skill variety is the degree to which a job entails a variety of different activities,which demand the use of a number of different skills and talents by the jobholder

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

____ 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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Empowerment encourages employees to become innovators and managers of their own work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Job analysis helps employers meet their duty under the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_____ 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 13

Which of the following is not a method to gather job analysis information?

Accepted Answer

A)  diaries 
B)  applications 
C)  questionnaires 
D)  observations 
A)  diaries 
B)  applications 
C)  questionnaires 
D)  observations

Question 14

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,the purpose of "essential functions" in a job description is to help match job requirements to organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Employee empowerment is an example of when an organization allows its employees to participate in the decisions that affect the overall strategic direction of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____ refers to a situation in which workers are enthusiastic and immersed in their work to
The degree that it improves the performance of their companies.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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 19

O*Net,compiled by the Department of Labor,contains standardized and comprehensive job descriptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

These teams 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

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of telecommuting?

Employees participate in flextime when they do entirely different jobs on a rotating schedule.

Telecommuting is effective in retaining valued employees.

Skill variety refers to:

The _____ has stringent rules requiring the payment of overtime to nonsupervisory employees who work more than forty hours a week

According to Oldham,skill variety is the degree to which a job entails a variety of different activities,which demand the use of a number of different skills and talents by the jobholder

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

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

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

Empowerment encourages employees to become innovators and managers of their own work.

Job analysis helps employers meet their duty under the law.

_____ 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.

Which of the following is not a method to gather job analysis information?

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,the purpose of "essential functions" in a job description is to help match job requirements to organizational goals.

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

Employee empowerment is an example of when an organization allows its employees to participate in the decisions that affect the overall strategic direction of the organization.

____ refers to a situation in which workers are enthusiastic and immersed in their work to The degree that it improves the performance of their companies.

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

O*Net,compiled by the Department of Labor,contains standardized and comprehensive job descriptions.

These teams use advanced computer and telecommunications technology to link team members who are geographically dispersed:

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

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of telecommuting?

Employees participate in flextime when they do entirely different jobs on a rotating schedule.

Telecommuting is effective in retaining valued employees.

Skill variety refers to:

The _____ has stringent rules requiring the payment of overtime to nonsupervisory employees who work more than forty hours a week

According to Oldham,skill variety is the degree to which a job entails a variety of different activities,which demand the use of a number of different skills and talents by the jobholder

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

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

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

Empowerment encourages employees to become innovators and managers of their own work.

Job analysis helps employers meet their duty under the law.

_____ 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.

Which of the following is not a method to gather job analysis information?

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,the purpose of "essential functions" in a job description is to help match job requirements to organizational goals.

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

Employee empowerment is an example of when an organization allows its employees to participate in the decisions that affect the overall strategic direction of the organization.

____ refers to a situation in which workers are enthusiastic and immersed in their work to The degree that it improves the performance of their companies.

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

O*Net,compiled by the Department of Labor,contains standardized and comprehensive job descriptions.

These teams use advanced computer and telecommunications technology to link team members who are geographically dispersed:

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