Question 1

Under which method of analyzing jobs would you videotape jobs for later study?

Accepted Answer

A)  interviews. 
B)  questionnaires 
C)  observation. 
D)  diaries. 
A)  interviews. 
B)  questionnaires 
C)  observation. 
D)  diaries.

Question 2

In a fast-moving environment where job analysis must accommodate change,many organizations may adopt a ____,where the emphasis is placed on characteristics of successful performers rather than standard duties.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dynamic Job Analysis 
B)  Team Based Analysis 
C)  Strategic Analysis of Jobs 
D)  Competency Based Analysis 
A)  Dynamic Job Analysis 
B)  Team Based Analysis 
C)  Strategic Analysis of Jobs 
D)  Competency Based Analysis

Question 3

Discuss the job characteristics that motivate employees.

Accepted Answer

The job characteristics model proposes t

Question 4

When a job analyst doubts the accuracy of information provided by employees,he or she should obtain additional information from all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  the employees 
B)  their managers 
C)  O*Net 
D)  other individuals who perform the same job 
A)  the employees 
B)  their managers 
C)  O*Net 
D)  other individuals who perform the same job

Question 5

The law requires employers to be able to show that the job criteria they use to select employees for a particular position relate specifically to the duties for that job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An organization-specific list of tasks and their descriptions used as a basis to identify components of jobs is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  functional job analysis 
B)  the critical incident method 
C)  task inventory analysis 
D)  competency-based analysis 
A)  functional job analysis 
B)  the critical incident method 
C)  task inventory analysis 
D)  competency-based analysis

Question 7

Because a job analysis includes information about the requirements of someone performing
a job,it provides the criteria for evaluating the people who do the work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain the characteristics of effective teams.

Accepted Answer

Compared to ineffective teams,several ch

Question 9

Common methods of analyzing jobs include interviews,questionnaires,observation,and diaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Participation,innovation,access to information,and accountability are the four conditions that organizations must encourage to realize the benefits of empowerment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Once essential functions for a job are defined,the organization is legally required to make a ____ to the disability of the individual.

Accepted Answer

A)  general accommodation 
B)  reasonable accommodation 
C)  general note 
D)  reasonable acclimatization 
A)  general accommodation 
B)  reasonable accommodation 
C)  general note 
D)  reasonable acclimatization

Question 15

Organizations can help prevent some of the problems a team experiences by determining how to compensate the team's members individually and jointly for its achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The factors Herzberg describes as key to enriching jobs are:

Accepted Answer

A)  pay,promotion,pension,purpose,and perks. 
B)  achievement,recognition,growth,responsibility,and performance of the whole job. 
C)  safety needs,social needs,self-esteem needs,and self-actualization. 
D)  skill variety,task identity,task significance,autonomy,and feedback. 
A)  pay,promotion,pension,purpose,and perks. 
B)  achievement,recognition,growth,responsibility,and performance of the whole job. 
C)  safety needs,social needs,self-esteem needs,and self-actualization. 
D)  skill variety,task identity,task significance,autonomy,and feedback.

Question 17

Job Analysis is the process of obtaining information about jobs through a process of determining what the duties,tasks or activities of those jobs are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Job sharing is suited to all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  people who only wish to work part time 
B)  spouses with families,who want to work part time 
C)  people who need full time work to satisfy all of their obligations 
D)  older workers who wish to phase into retirement 
A)  people who only wish to work part time 
B)  spouses with families,who want to work part time 
C)  people who need full time work to satisfy all of their obligations 
D)  older workers who wish to phase into retirement

Question 19

Suggest some proven strategies for securing different types of flexible work arrangements?

Accepted Answer

Managers often accommodate reasonable sc

Question 20

Discrepancies between the knowledge,skills,and abilities of the jobholder and the KSA required for the job can be remedied by:

Accepted Answer

A)  training. 
B)  discipline. 
C)  cooperation. 
D)  corporate leadership. 
A)  training. 
B)  discipline. 
C)  cooperation. 
D)  corporate leadership.

Under which method of analyzing jobs would you videotape jobs for later study?

In a fast-moving environment where job analysis must accommodate change,many organizations may adopt a ____,where the emphasis is placed on characteristics of successful performers rather than standard duties.

Discuss the job characteristics that motivate employees.

When a job analyst doubts the accuracy of information provided by employees,he or she should obtain additional information from all of the following except:

The law requires employers to be able to show that the job criteria they use to select employees for a particular position relate specifically to the duties for that job.

An organization-specific list of tasks and their descriptions used as a basis to identify components of jobs is known as:

Because a job analysis includes information about the requirements of someone performing a job,it provides the criteria for evaluating the people who do the work.

Explain the characteristics of effective teams.

Common methods of analyzing jobs include interviews,questionnaires,observation,and diaries.

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

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

Participation,innovation,access to information,and accountability are the four conditions that organizations must encourage to realize the benefits of empowerment.

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

Once essential functions for a job are defined,the organization is legally required to make a ____ to the disability of the individual.

Organizations can help prevent some of the problems a team experiences by determining how to compensate the team's members individually and jointly for its achievement.

The factors Herzberg describes as key to enriching jobs are:

Job Analysis is the process of obtaining information about jobs through a process of determining what the duties,tasks or activities of those jobs are.

Job sharing is suited to all of the following except:

Suggest some proven strategies for securing different types of flexible work arrangements?

Discrepancies between the knowledge,skills,and abilities of the jobholder and the KSA required for the job can be remedied by:

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

Under which method of analyzing jobs would you videotape jobs for later study?

In a fast-moving environment where job analysis must accommodate change,many organizations may adopt a ____,where the emphasis is placed on characteristics of successful performers rather than standard duties.

Discuss the job characteristics that motivate employees.

When a job analyst doubts the accuracy of information provided by employees,he or she should obtain additional information from all of the following except:

The law requires employers to be able to show that the job criteria they use to select employees for a particular position relate specifically to the duties for that job.

An organization-specific list of tasks and their descriptions used as a basis to identify components of jobs is known as:

Because a job analysis includes information about the requirements of someone performing a job,it provides the criteria for evaluating the people who do the work.

Explain the characteristics of effective teams.

Common methods of analyzing jobs include interviews,questionnaires,observation,and diaries.

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

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

Participation,innovation,access to information,and accountability are the four conditions that organizations must encourage to realize the benefits of empowerment.

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

Once essential functions for a job are defined,the organization is legally required to make a ____ to the disability of the individual.

Organizations can help prevent some of the problems a team experiences by determining how to compensate the team's members individually and jointly for its achievement.

The factors Herzberg describes as key to enriching jobs are:

Job Analysis is the process of obtaining information about jobs through a process of determining what the duties,tasks or activities of those jobs are.

Job sharing is suited to all of the following except:

Suggest some proven strategies for securing different types of flexible work arrangements?

Discrepancies between the knowledge,skills,and abilities of the jobholder and the KSA required for the job can be remedied by:

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