Question 1

Part-time jobs are used when less than _____ hours per week are required to do a job.

Accepted Answer

A)  40 
B)  50 
C)  60 
D)  70 
A)  40 
B)  50 
C)  60 
D)  70

Question 2

Which of the following is typicallyperformed first when conducting job analysis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Define job analysis.

Accepted Answer

Job analysis is a systematic w

Question 4

Reviewing drafts with managers and employees is a subtask of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  developing job descriptions 
B)  conducting the job analysis 
C)  planning the job analysis 
D)  preparing for and introducing the job analysis 
A)  developing job descriptions 
B)  conducting the job analysis 
C)  planning the job analysis 
D)  preparing for and introducing the job analysis

Question 5

The labor force participation rate is the percentage of the population working or seeking work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain workflow analysis.

Accepted Answer

Workflow analysis is the study of the wa

Question 7

What are job specifications?

Accepted Answer

The job specifications list th

Question 8

Gathering job analysis data is a subtask of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  developing job descriptions 
B)  conducting the job analysis 
C)  planning the job analysis 
D)  preparing for and introducing the job analysis 
A)  developing job descriptions 
B)  conducting the job analysis 
C)  planning the job analysis 
D)  preparing for and introducing the job analysis

Question 9

Jill, who works with SunFun LLC, is responsible for handling the job analysis in her organization. She has developed job descriptions and job specifications. Which of the following will typically be Jill's next step?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

_____ 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 11

The _____ method allows a job analyst to determine the content and pace of a typical workday through statistical observation and recording of certain actions rather than through continuous observation and timing of all actions.

Accepted Answer

A)  work sampling 
B)  employee diary/log 
C)  Position Analysis Questionnaire 
D)  Managerial Position Description Questionnaire 
A)  work sampling 
B)  employee diary/log 
C)  Position Analysis Questionnaire 
D)  Managerial Position Description Questionnaire

Question 12

By 2020, which of the following groups will have the highest labor force participation rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  16-24 year olds 
B)  25-54 year olds 
C)  55-64 year olds 
D)  65-74 year olds 
A)  16-24 year olds 
B)  25-54 year olds 
C)  55-64 year olds 
D)  65-74 year olds

Question 13

Which of the following is true of work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work is effort directed toward accomplishing results. 
B)  A job needs to be divided into types of work so that it can be coordinated in some logical way. 
C)  Ideally, the work to be done in any organization should be significantly less than the amount of work that the organization needs to have done. 
D)  Work is the output that comes from the accomplishment of tasks. 
A)  Work is effort directed toward accomplishing results. 
B)  A job needs to be divided into types of work so that it can be coordinated in some logical way. 
C)  Ideally, the work to be done in any organization should be significantly less than the amount of work that the organization needs to have done. 
D)  Work is the output that comes from the accomplishment of tasks.

Question 14

_____ involves broadening the scope of a job by expanding the number of different tasks to be performed.

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 15

What is a job description?

Accepted Answer

A job description identifies t

Question 16

Identifying jobs and methodologies is a subtask of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  developing job descriptions 
B)  conducting the job analysis 
C)  planning the job analysis 
D)  preparing for and introducing the job analysis 
A)  developing job descriptions 
B)  conducting the job analysis 
C)  planning the job analysis 
D)  preparing for and introducing the job analysis

Question 17

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 18

A _____ is composed of individuals who are separated geographically but linked by communications technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical team 
B)  special-purpose team 
C)  self-directed team 
D)  virtual team 
A)  vertical team 
B)  special-purpose team 
C)  self-directed team 
D)  virtual team

Question 19

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 20

Responsibilities are obligations to perform certain tasks and duties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Part-time jobs are used when less than _____ hours per week are required to do a job.

Which of the following is typicallyperformed first when conducting job analysis?

Define job analysis.

Reviewing drafts with managers and employees is a subtask of _____.

The labor force participation rate is the percentage of the population working or seeking work.

Explain workflow analysis.

What are job specifications?

Gathering job analysis data is a subtask of _____.

Jill, who works with SunFun LLC, is responsible for handling the job analysis in her organization. She has developed job descriptions and job specifications. Which of the following will typically be Jill's next step?

_____ is the process of shifting a person from job to job.

The _____ method allows a job analyst to determine the content and pace of a typical workday through statistical observation and recording of certain actions rather than through continuous observation and timing of all actions.

By 2020, which of the following groups will have the highest labor force participation rate?

Which of the following is true of work?

_____ involves broadening the scope of a job by expanding the number of different tasks to be performed.

What is a job description?

Identifying jobs and methodologies is a subtask of _____.

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?

A _____ is composed of individuals who are separated geographically but linked by communications technology.

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?

Responsibilities are obligations to perform certain tasks and duties.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resources Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Individual/Organization 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

Union/Management Relations

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Exam 4: Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Part-time jobs are used when less than _____ hours per week are required to do a job.

Which of the following is typicallyperformed first when conducting job analysis?

Define job analysis.

Reviewing drafts with managers and employees is a subtask of _____.

The labor force participation rate is the percentage of the population working or seeking work.

Explain workflow analysis.

What are job specifications?

Gathering job analysis data is a subtask of _____.

Jill, who works with SunFun LLC, is responsible for handling the job analysis in her organization. She has developed job descriptions and job specifications. Which of the following will typically be Jill's next step?

_____ is the process of shifting a person from job to job.

The _____ method allows a job analyst to determine the content and pace of a typical workday through statistical observation and recording of certain actions rather than through continuous observation and timing of all actions.

By 2020, which of the following groups will have the highest labor force participation rate?

Which of the following is true of work?

_____ involves broadening the scope of a job by expanding the number of different tasks to be performed.

What is a job description?

Identifying jobs and methodologies is a subtask of _____.

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?

A _____ is composed of individuals who are separated geographically but linked by communications technology.

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?

Responsibilities are obligations to perform certain tasks and duties.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resources Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Individual/Organization 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

Union/Management Relations

Filters