Question 1

What is a task statement? Why are task statements becoming increasingly popular?

Accepted Answer

Each of a job's task statements shows wh

Question 2

An employer striving to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act would benefit the most from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  frequent performance appraisals 
B)  effective job descriptions 
C)  regular job coaching 
D)  annual job analyses 
A)  frequent performance appraisals 
B)  effective job descriptions 
C)  regular job coaching 
D)  annual job analyses

Question 3

Which of the following is LEAST relevant when determining a job's essential functions as related to the EEOC?

Accepted Answer

A)  the degree of skill or expertise required to perform the function 
B)  the number of other employees available to perform the function 
C)  whether the function involves the use of equipment 
D)  whether the position exists to perform that function 
A)  the degree of skill or expertise required to perform the function 
B)  the number of other employees available to perform the function 
C)  whether the function involves the use of equipment 
D)  whether the position exists to perform that function

Question 4

Which of the following is recommended for conducting an effective job analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  use one job analysis tool to simplify the results 
B)  help the employee's supervisor write the job description 
C)  quantify the results with a structured interview 
D)  clarify the process and questions to the employee 
A)  use one job analysis tool to simplify the results 
B)  help the employee's supervisor write the job description 
C)  quantify the results with a structured interview 
D)  clarify the process and questions to the employee

Question 5

Many job analysts and employers assert that in today's work environment,job descriptions based on lists of job-specific duties inhibit the worker flexibility that companies need.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following questions would LEAST likely be asked during a job analysis interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  What are the hourly wages? 
B)  What are the job's mental demands? 
C)  What are your responsibilities? 
D)  What are the health and safety conditions? 
A)  What are the hourly wages? 
B)  What are the job's mental demands? 
C)  What are your responsibilities? 
D)  What are the health and safety conditions?

Question 7

The information gathered during a job analysis is primarily used to ensure that firms are complying with OSHA,state governments,and the ADA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

There is no standard format for writing a job description.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which section of a job description usually includes the major functions or activities of the job?

Accepted Answer

A)  job specification 
B)  job analysis 
C)  job summary 
D)  job identification 
A)  job specification 
B)  job analysis 
C)  job summary 
D)  job identification

Question 10

Which of the following is the best example of unruliness in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  handling personal business during work time 
B)  failing to cooperate well with other employees 
C)  leaving work tasks to be handled by others 
D)  arriving at work later than other workers 
A)  handling personal business during work time 
B)  failing to cooperate well with other employees 
C)  leaving work tasks to be handled by others 
D)  arriving at work later than other workers

Question 11

Major duties,working conditions,and standards of performance are included in the job summary section of most job descriptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Julian,an assembly line worker at a furniture assembly facility,attaches headrests to office chairs.Now,Julian's manager wants Julian to attach armrests to the chairs as well.Which term best describes the change in Julian's job?

Accepted Answer

A)  job rotation 
B)  job specification 
C)  job enlargement 
D)  job enrichment 
A)  job rotation 
B)  job specification 
C)  job enlargement 
D)  job enrichment

Question 13

O*NET is a resource for employers who need to write ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  employee training manuals 
B)  job application forms 
C)  job descriptions 
D)  finance audits 
A)  employee training manuals 
B)  job application forms 
C)  job descriptions 
D)  finance audits

Question 14

Job descriptions are used for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  collecting job analysis data 
B)  writing job specifications 
C)  quantifying job pay rates 
D)  identifying job applicants 
A)  collecting job analysis data 
B)  writing job specifications 
C)  quantifying job pay rates 
D)  identifying job applicants

Question 15

What form of data collection most likely involves recording work activities into a handheld dictating machine?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

What is talent management? What actions will most likely be taken by a manager with a talent management perspective?

Accepted Answer

Talent management is the goal-oriented a

Question 17

Which of the following involves assigning workers additional same-level activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  job rotation 
B)  job enlargement 
C)  job analysis 
D)  job enrichment 
A)  job rotation 
B)  job enlargement 
C)  job analysis 
D)  job enrichment

Question 18

A jobholder's authority to hire new employees or discipline department personnel would most likely be found in the ________ section of a job description.

Accepted Answer

A)  job summary 
B)  responsibilities and duties 
C)  job specification 
D)  standards of performance 
A)  job summary 
B)  responsibilities and duties 
C)  job specification 
D)  standards of performance

Question 19

Vijay,an HR specialist at Farley Manufacturing,needs to write a job specification for an entry level assembly line position.Individuals will receive training on how to assemble small circuit boards.Which of the following requirements should most likely be included on the job specification?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical strength 
B)  personality 
C)  finger dexterity 
D)  managerial experience 
A)  physical strength 
B)  personality 
C)  finger dexterity 
D)  managerial experience

Question 20

Which of the following summarizes the personal qualities,traits,skills,and education needed for a particular job?

Accepted Answer

A)  job specification 
B)  job analysis 
C)  job report 
D)  job description 
A)  job specification 
B)  job analysis 
C)  job report 
D)  job description

What is a task statement? Why are task statements becoming increasingly popular?

An employer striving to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act would benefit the most from ________.

Which of the following is LEAST relevant when determining a job's essential functions as related to the EEOC?

Which of the following is recommended for conducting an effective job analysis?

Many job analysts and employers assert that in today's work environment,job descriptions based on lists of job-specific duties inhibit the worker flexibility that companies need.

Which of the following questions would LEAST likely be asked during a job analysis interview?

The information gathered during a job analysis is primarily used to ensure that firms are complying with OSHA,state governments,and the ADA.

There is no standard format for writing a job description.

Which section of a job description usually includes the major functions or activities of the job?

Which of the following is the best example of unruliness in the workplace?

Major duties,working conditions,and standards of performance are included in the job summary section of most job descriptions.

Julian,an assembly line worker at a furniture assembly facility,attaches headrests to office chairs.Now,Julian's manager wants Julian to attach armrests to the chairs as well.Which term best describes the change in Julian's job?

O*NET is a resource for employers who need to write ________.

Job descriptions are used for ________.

What form of data collection most likely involves recording work activities into a handheld dictating machine?

What is talent management? What actions will most likely be taken by a manager with a talent management perspective?

Which of the following involves assigning workers additional same-level activities?

A jobholder's authority to hire new employees or discipline department personnel would most likely be found in the ________ section of a job description.

Vijay,an HR specialist at Farley Manufacturing,needs to write a job specification for an entry level assembly line position.Individuals will receive training on how to assemble small circuit boards.Which of the following requirements should most likely be included on the job specification?

Which of the following summarizes the personal qualities,traits,skills,and education needed for a particular job?

Managing Human Resources Today

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Managing Careers

Developing Compensation Plans

Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Maintaining Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Improving Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management

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Exam 4: Job Analysis and Talent Management

What is a task statement? Why are task statements becoming increasingly popular?

An employer striving to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act would benefit the most from ________.

Which of the following is LEAST relevant when determining a job's essential functions as related to the EEOC?

Which of the following is recommended for conducting an effective job analysis?

Many job analysts and employers assert that in today's work environment,job descriptions based on lists of job-specific duties inhibit the worker flexibility that companies need.

Which of the following questions would LEAST likely be asked during a job analysis interview?

The information gathered during a job analysis is primarily used to ensure that firms are complying with OSHA,state governments,and the ADA.

There is no standard format for writing a job description.

Which section of a job description usually includes the major functions or activities of the job?

Which of the following is the best example of unruliness in the workplace?

Major duties,working conditions,and standards of performance are included in the job summary section of most job descriptions.

Julian,an assembly line worker at a furniture assembly facility,attaches headrests to office chairs.Now,Julian's manager wants Julian to attach armrests to the chairs as well.Which term best describes the change in Julian's job?

O*NET is a resource for employers who need to write ________.

Job descriptions are used for ________.

What form of data collection most likely involves recording work activities into a handheld dictating machine?

What is talent management? What actions will most likely be taken by a manager with a talent management perspective?

Which of the following involves assigning workers additional same-level activities?

A jobholder's authority to hire new employees or discipline department personnel would most likely be found in the ________ section of a job description.

Vijay,an HR specialist at Farley Manufacturing,needs to write a job specification for an entry level assembly line position.Individuals will receive training on how to assemble small circuit boards.Which of the following requirements should most likely be included on the job specification?

Which of the following summarizes the personal qualities,traits,skills,and education needed for a particular job?

Managing Human Resources Today

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Managing Careers

Developing Compensation Plans

Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Maintaining Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Improving Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Filters