Question 1

Explain why job design is important.

Accepted Answer

Job design can influence performance in

Question 2

Which of the following is comprised of more than 200 statements and examines a variety of dimensions, including decision making and supervising?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work sampling 
B)  Employee diary/log 
C)  Position Analysis Questionnaire 
D)  Management Position Description Questionnaire 
A)  Work sampling 
B)  Employee diary/log 
C)  Position Analysis Questionnaire 
D)  Management Position Description Questionnaire

Question 3

Which of the following is typically the responsibility of managers in job analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  To periodically review job descriptions and specifications 
B)  To coordinate job analysis 
C)  To help complete job analysis information 
D)  To write job descriptions and specifications 
A)  To periodically review job descriptions and specifications 
B)  To coordinate job analysis 
C)  To help complete job analysis information 
D)  To write job descriptions and specifications

Question 4

Describe the important workforce profile elements.

Accepted Answer

The participation rates help us understa

Question 5

Define workflow analysis.

Accepted Answer

Workflow analysis is

Question 6

About 50% of the labor force is female.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss the roles of the different types of teamsused in job design.

Accepted Answer

Typically, a job is thought of as series

Question 8

Explain time flexibility-work scheduling.

Accepted Answer

Different work schedules can be part of

Question 9

A worker born in 1967 is a member of the _____ age/generational group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Generation Y 
B)  Mature 
C)  Baby Boomer 
D)  Generation X 
A)  Generation Y 
B)  Mature 
C)  Baby Boomer 
D)  Generation X

Question 10

A functional definition of what is done in a job can be generated by examining the three components of data, people, and things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_____ is the extent to which the work requires several activities for successful completion.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

_____ is increasing the depth of a job by adding responsibility for planning, organizing, controlling, or evaluating the 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 13

A duty is a distinct, identifiable work activity composed of motions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Comprised of more than 200 statements, the position analysis questionnaire examines a variety of managerial dimensions, including decision making and supervising.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is true of the labor force participation rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the percentage of the population working or seeking work. 
B)  It is the percentage of the population that is eligible to work legally. 
C)  It is the percentage of the population that is constantly changing jobs. 
D)  It is the percentage of the population with graduate degrees. 
A)  It is the percentage of the population working or seeking work. 
B)  It is the percentage of the population that is eligible to work legally. 
C)  It is the percentage of the population that is constantly changing jobs. 
D)  It is the percentage of the population with graduate degrees.

Question 16

What is telework?

Accepted Answer

Individuals who may be working

Question 17

Reviewing existing job documentation is typically the last step in the job analysis process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A _____ is composed of individuals who are assigned a cluster of tasks, duties, and responsibilities to be accomplished.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which of the following situations is an example of a compressed workweek?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees working for ten hours, four days a week 
B)  Employees working for eight hours, five days a week 
C)  Employees working for seven hours, six days a week 
D)  Employees working for eight hours, seven days a week 
A)  Employees working for ten hours, four days a week 
B)  Employees working for eight hours, five days a week 
C)  Employees working for seven hours, six days a week 
D)  Employees working for eight hours, seven days a week

Question 20

Shift differential is the additional pay that employees receive for working the evening or night shifts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Explain why job design is important.

Which of the following is comprised of more than 200 statements and examines a variety of dimensions, including decision making and supervising?

Which of the following is typically the responsibility of managers in job analysis?

Describe the important workforce profile elements.

Define workflow analysis.

About 50% of the labor force is female.

Discuss the roles of the different types of teamsused in job design.

Explain time flexibility-work scheduling.

A worker born in 1967 is a member of the _____ age/generational group.

A functional definition of what is done in a job can be generated by examining the three components of data, people, and things.

_____ is the extent to which the work requires several activities for successful completion.

_____ is increasing the depth of a job by adding responsibility for planning, organizing, controlling, or evaluating the job.

A duty is a distinct, identifiable work activity composed of motions.

Comprised of more than 200 statements, the position analysis questionnaire examines a variety of managerial dimensions, including decision making and supervising.

Which of the following is true of the labor force participation rate?

What is telework?

Reviewing existing job documentation is typically the last step in the job analysis process.

A _____ is composed of individuals who are assigned a cluster of tasks, duties, and responsibilities to be accomplished.

Which of the following situations is an example of a compressed workweek?

Shift differential is the additional pay that employees receive for working the evening or night shifts.

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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

Explain why job design is important.

Which of the following is comprised of more than 200 statements and examines a variety of dimensions, including decision making and supervising?

Which of the following is typically the responsibility of managers in job analysis?

Describe the important workforce profile elements.

Define workflow analysis.

About 50% of the labor force is female.

Discuss the roles of the different types of teamsused in job design.

Explain time flexibility-work scheduling.

A worker born in 1967 is a member of the _____ age/generational group.

A functional definition of what is done in a job can be generated by examining the three components of data, people, and things.

_____ is the extent to which the work requires several activities for successful completion.

_____ is increasing the depth of a job by adding responsibility for planning, organizing, controlling, or evaluating the job.

A duty is a distinct, identifiable work activity composed of motions.

Comprised of more than 200 statements, the position analysis questionnaire examines a variety of managerial dimensions, including decision making and supervising.

Which of the following is true of the labor force participation rate?

What is telework?

Reviewing existing job documentation is typically the last step in the job analysis process.

A _____ is composed of individuals who are assigned a cluster of tasks, duties, and responsibilities to be accomplished.

Which of the following situations is an example of a compressed workweek?

Shift differential is the additional pay that employees receive for working the evening or night shifts.

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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