Question 1

Job analysis information should be verified by

Accepted Answer

A)  a union representative. 
B)  the immediate supervisor. 
C)  the top executive. 
D)  a university professor. 
E)  an external consultant. 
A)  a union representative. 
B)  the immediate supervisor. 
C)  the top executive. 
D)  a university professor. 
E)  an external consultant.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of industrial engineering?

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A)  It is about flexibility and autonomy. 
B)  It is a field of study concerned with human considerations, such as repetitive strain. 
C)  It is a field of study that is concerned with making work methods more efficient. 
D)  It is a field of study focused on satisfying psychological needs. 
E)  It is a field of study focused on worker autonomy. 
A)  It is about flexibility and autonomy. 
B)  It is a field of study concerned with human considerations, such as repetitive strain. 
C)  It is a field of study that is concerned with making work methods more efficient. 
D)  It is a field of study focused on satisfying psychological needs. 
E)  It is a field of study focused on worker autonomy.

Question 3

Lance primarily works in the receiving department for a manufacturer.Every month he moves around to other areas such as to production to help finish products and to shipping to help with packaging.This is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  job enrichment. 
B)  task identity. 
C)  task significance. 
D)  job rotation. 
E)  job enlargement. 
A)  job enrichment. 
B)  task identity. 
C)  task significance. 
D)  job rotation. 
E)  job enlargement.

Question 4

Job competencies are observable and measurable behaviours that comprise part of a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Team-based job design focuses on giving a team,rather than an individual,a whole and meaningful piece of work to do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true of work simplification?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases autonomy. 
B)  It often leads to higher job satisfaction. 
C)  Among educated workers it often leads to lower rates of absenteeism and turnover. 
D)  It enhances skill variety. 
E)  Among educated workers it often leads to lower job satisfaction and sometimes to a demand for premium pay. 
A)  It increases autonomy. 
B)  It often leads to higher job satisfaction. 
C)  Among educated workers it often leads to lower rates of absenteeism and turnover. 
D)  It enhances skill variety. 
E)  Among educated workers it often leads to lower job satisfaction and sometimes to a demand for premium pay.

Question 7

Job analysis information should be verified by

Accepted Answer

A)  jobholder(s). 
B)  comparison with the procedures manual. 
C)  comparison with the previous job description. 
D)  HR department staff members. 
E)  external consultants. 
A)  jobholder(s). 
B)  comparison with the procedures manual. 
C)  comparison with the previous job description. 
D)  HR department staff members. 
E)  external consultants.

Question 8

Identify and briefly describe the three main types of organizational structure.Which type would you recommend for a retail convenience store?

Accepted Answer

1 point each for identificatio

Question 9

The collection of tasks and responsibilities performed by one person is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  a job specification. 
B)  a job description. 
C)  a job analysis. 
D)  an occupation. 
E)  a position. 
A)  a job specification. 
B)  a job description. 
C)  a job analysis. 
D)  an occupation. 
E)  a position.

Question 10

Which job analysis technique is inappropriate for jobs requiring a lot of immeasurable mental effort?

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A)  A survey questionnaire 
B)  Direct observation 
C)  An individual interview 
D)  A position analysis questionnaire 
E)  A participant diary/log 
A)  A survey questionnaire 
B)  Direct observation 
C)  An individual interview 
D)  A position analysis questionnaire 
E)  A participant diary/log

Question 11

Job analysis questionnaires typically

Accepted Answer

A)  contain non-job-related questions. 
B)  contain questions regarding previous employment with other companies. 
C)  fall between the two extremes of structured and open-ended. 
D)  have a completely structured format. 
E)  have a completely open-ended format. 
A)  contain non-job-related questions. 
B)  contain questions regarding previous employment with other companies. 
C)  fall between the two extremes of structured and open-ended. 
D)  have a completely structured format. 
E)  have a completely open-ended format.

Question 12

Work simplification can increase operating efficiency in a stable environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Direct observation is often combined with which other job analysis method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Questionnaires 
B)  Participant diary/log 
C)  Functional job analysis 
D)  Position analysis method 
E)  Interviewing 
A)  Questionnaires 
B)  Participant diary/log 
C)  Functional job analysis 
D)  Position analysis method 
E)  Interviewing

Question 14

Define the term "virtual team."

Accepted Answer

People working together effect

Question 15

Field-based research by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada has resulted in which of the following resources that is often helpful for developing job descriptions?

Accepted Answer

A)  HRDC Job Classification Dictionary 
B)  National Occupational Classification 
C)  Canadian Classification and Dictionary of Occupations 
D)  Dictionary of Occupational Titles 
E)  Standard Occupational Classification 
A)  HRDC Job Classification Dictionary 
B)  National Occupational Classification 
C)  Canadian Classification and Dictionary of Occupations 
D)  Dictionary of Occupational Titles 
E)  Standard Occupational Classification

Question 16

Monique,an HR Consultant,is drafting a job description.She begins by writing "In order to perform this job competently,the employee should be able to . . ." Her approach is indicative of

Accepted Answer

A)  a competency-based job analysis. 
B)  an ergonomic assessment. 
C)  a list of job-specific duties. 
D)  a group interview. 
E)  a questionnaire. 
A)  a competency-based job analysis. 
B)  an ergonomic assessment. 
C)  a list of job-specific duties. 
D)  a group interview. 
E)  a questionnaire.

Question 17

The terms "job" and "position" can be used interchangeably.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Work simplification is an approach to job design.Which of the following statements is true of work simplification?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most of the administrative aspects of work are decentralized to lower-level employees. 
B)  It may be very appropriate in settings employing highly educated persons. 
C)  It is effective in a changing environment. 
D)  Lower-level employees have broadly defined tasks to perform. 
E)  It is based on the premise that work can be broken down into clearly defined tasks. 
A)  Most of the administrative aspects of work are decentralized to lower-level employees. 
B)  It may be very appropriate in settings employing highly educated persons. 
C)  It is effective in a changing environment. 
D)  Lower-level employees have broadly defined tasks to perform. 
E)  It is based on the premise that work can be broken down into clearly defined tasks.

Question 19

Explain the three reasons why competency-based job analysis has become more common.

Accepted Answer

Competency-based job analysis,focusing o

Question 20

The first step in the job analysis process is

Accepted Answer

A)  reviewing relevant organizational information. 
B)  communicating and updating the information. 
C)  developing a job description and job specification. 
D)  selecting the representative jobs and positions to be analyzed. 
E)  matching candidates to positions. 
A)  reviewing relevant organizational information. 
B)  communicating and updating the information. 
C)  developing a job description and job specification. 
D)  selecting the representative jobs and positions to be analyzed. 
E)  matching candidates to positions.

Job analysis information should be verified by

Which of the following is true of industrial engineering?

Lance primarily works in the receiving department for a manufacturer.Every month he moves around to other areas such as to production to help finish products and to shipping to help with packaging.This is known as

Job competencies are observable and measurable behaviours that comprise part of a job.

Team-based job design focuses on giving a team,rather than an individual,a whole and meaningful piece of work to do.

Which of the following is true of work simplification?

Job analysis information should be verified by

Identify and briefly describe the three main types of organizational structure.Which type would you recommend for a retail convenience store?

The collection of tasks and responsibilities performed by one person is known as

Which job analysis technique is inappropriate for jobs requiring a lot of immeasurable mental effort?

Job analysis questionnaires typically

Work simplification can increase operating efficiency in a stable environment.

Direct observation is often combined with which other job analysis method?

Define the term "virtual team."

Field-based research by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada has resulted in which of the following resources that is often helpful for developing job descriptions?

Monique,an HR Consultant,is drafting a job description.She begins by writing "In order to perform this job competently,the employee should be able to . . ." Her approach is indicative of

The terms "job" and "position" can be used interchangeably.

Work simplification is an approach to job design.Which of the following statements is true of work simplification?

Explain the three reasons why competency-based job analysis has become more common.

The first step in the job analysis process is

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Exam 4: Designing and Analyzing Jobs

Job analysis information should be verified by

Which of the following is true of industrial engineering?

Lance primarily works in the receiving department for a manufacturer.Every month he moves around to other areas such as to production to help finish products and to shipping to help with packaging.This is known as

Job competencies are observable and measurable behaviours that comprise part of a job.

Team-based job design focuses on giving a team,rather than an individual,a whole and meaningful piece of work to do.

Which of the following is true of work simplification?

Job analysis information should be verified by

Identify and briefly describe the three main types of organizational structure.Which type would you recommend for a retail convenience store?

The collection of tasks and responsibilities performed by one person is known as

Which job analysis technique is inappropriate for jobs requiring a lot of immeasurable mental effort?

Job analysis questionnaires typically

Work simplification can increase operating efficiency in a stable environment.

Direct observation is often combined with which other job analysis method?

Define the term "virtual team."

Field-based research by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada has resulted in which of the following resources that is often helpful for developing job descriptions?

Monique,an HR Consultant,is drafting a job description.She begins by writing "In order to perform this job competently,the employee should be able to . . ." Her approach is indicative of

The terms "job" and "position" can be used interchangeably.

Work simplification is an approach to job design.Which of the following statements is true of work simplification?

Explain the three reasons why competency-based job analysis has become more common.

The first step in the job analysis process is

The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

The Changing Legal Emphasis: Compliance and Impact on Canadian Workplaces

Human Resources Management and Technology

Human Resources Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Onboarding and Training

Career and Management Development

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

Employee Benefits and Services

Occupational Health and Safety

Managing Employee Separations: Turnover, Communication, and Employee Engagement

Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources in a Global Business

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