Question 1

A purposeful,systematic process for collecting information on the important work-related aspects of a job is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Identify and explain three things that a good job analysis must provide if it is to be viewed favorably in court.

Accepted Answer

Any three of the following:(1)It should

Question 3

________ is a work arrangement in which two or more employees divide a job's responsibilities,hours,and benefits among themselves.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job splitting 
B)  Job sharing 
C)  Job enlargement 
D)  Job augmentation 
A)  Job splitting 
B)  Job sharing 
C)  Job enlargement 
D)  Job augmentation

Question 4

Job _______________ tries to design jobs in ways that help incumbents satisfy their needs for growth,recognition,and responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A)  enrichment 
B)  growth 
C)  expansion 
D)  motivation 
A)  enrichment 
B)  growth 
C)  expansion 
D)  motivation

Question 5

The _______________ approach to job design emphasizes the proper match between machines and operators.

Accepted Answer

A)  biological 
B)  mechanical 
C)  practical 
D)  holistic 
A)  biological 
B)  mechanical 
C)  practical 
D)  holistic

Question 6

What is the difference between job oriented analysis and work-oriented analysis? Which method is better?

Accepted Answer

When information about a job is collecte

Question 7

What information is provided by the JAIF?

Accepted Answer

A questionnaire called the job analysis

Question 8

Of the following,a(n)_______________ is the most likely to use the O*NET system to develop job descriptions and specifications.

Accepted Answer

A)  HR professional 
B)  career counselor 
C)  recruiter 
D)  educator 
A)  HR professional 
B)  career counselor 
C)  recruiter 
D)  educator

Question 9

With job enrichment,employees are given responsibility that might have previously been part of a supervisor's job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All of the following are major sections of the position analysis questionnaire except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Information output 
B)  Mental processes 
C)  Relationships with other people 
D)  Job context 
A)  Information output 
B)  Mental processes 
C)  Relationships with other people 
D)  Job context

Question 11

Information from a job analysis may be used for _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  EEO compliance 
B)  planning 
C)  job design 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  EEO compliance 
B)  planning 
C)  job design 
D)  All of the above.

Question 12

What does KSAO stand for?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge,skills,abi

Question 13

Repetitive,highly specialized work leads to higher levels of absenteeism and turnover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A written explanation of the knowledge,skills,abilities,traits,and other characteristics (KSAOs)necessary for effective performance on a given job is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Many experts agree that interviews can be relied on as the sole data collection method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The job specification evolves from the _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  job description 
B)  position qualification checklist 
C)  position analysis 
D)  one net job characteristics 
A)  job description 
B)  position qualification checklist 
C)  position analysis 
D)  one net job characteristics

Question 17

List the six steps in the job analysis process.Can any of these steps be skipped?

Accepted Answer

Step 1 - Examine the total organization

Question 18

The Functional Job Analysis assumes that jobs can be described in terms of basic relationships that the incumbent has with his or her work.Which of the following is not one of those relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physically relating to things 
B)  Using mental resources to process data 
C)  Interacting with the artificial intelligence of machines 
D)  Interacting with people 
A)  Physically relating to things 
B)  Using mental resources to process data 
C)  Interacting with the artificial intelligence of machines 
D)  Interacting with people

Question 19

Position analysis questionnaires are often filled out by a trained job analyst in order to ensure that the handwriting is legible and consistent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What problems are associated with using interviews for the collection of job analysis data?

Accepted Answer

Although interviews can yield useful job

A purposeful,systematic process for collecting information on the important work-related aspects of a job is called a ________.

Identify and explain three things that a good job analysis must provide if it is to be viewed favorably in court.

________ is a work arrangement in which two or more employees divide a job's responsibilities,hours,and benefits among themselves.

Job _______________ tries to design jobs in ways that help incumbents satisfy their needs for growth,recognition,and responsibility.

The _______________ approach to job design emphasizes the proper match between machines and operators.

What is the difference between job oriented analysis and work-oriented analysis? Which method is better?

What information is provided by the JAIF?

Of the following,a(n)_______________ is the most likely to use the O*NET system to develop job descriptions and specifications.

With job enrichment,employees are given responsibility that might have previously been part of a supervisor's job.

All of the following are major sections of the position analysis questionnaire except:

Information from a job analysis may be used for _______.

What does KSAO stand for?

Repetitive,highly specialized work leads to higher levels of absenteeism and turnover.

A written explanation of the knowledge,skills,abilities,traits,and other characteristics (KSAOs)necessary for effective performance on a given job is called a ________.

Many experts agree that interviews can be relied on as the sole data collection method.

The job specification evolves from the _________.

List the six steps in the job analysis process.Can any of these steps be skipped?

The Functional Job Analysis assumes that jobs can be described in terms of basic relationships that the incumbent has with his or her work.Which of the following is not one of those relationships?

Position analysis questionnaires are often filled out by a trained job analyst in order to ensure that the handwriting is legible and consistent.

What problems are associated with using interviews for the collection of job analysis data?

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Selecting Effective Employees

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Career Planning and Development

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Exam 6: Job Analysis and Design

A purposeful,systematic process for collecting information on the important work-related aspects of a job is called a ________.

Identify and explain three things that a good job analysis must provide if it is to be viewed favorably in court.

________ is a work arrangement in which two or more employees divide a job's responsibilities,hours,and benefits among themselves.

Job _______________ tries to design jobs in ways that help incumbents satisfy their needs for growth,recognition,and responsibility.

The _______________ approach to job design emphasizes the proper match between machines and operators.

What is the difference between job oriented analysis and work-oriented analysis? Which method is better?

What information is provided by the JAIF?

Of the following,a(n)_______________ is the most likely to use the O*NET system to develop job descriptions and specifications.

With job enrichment,employees are given responsibility that might have previously been part of a supervisor's job.

All of the following are major sections of the position analysis questionnaire except:

Information from a job analysis may be used for _______.

What does KSAO stand for?

Repetitive,highly specialized work leads to higher levels of absenteeism and turnover.

A written explanation of the knowledge,skills,abilities,traits,and other characteristics (KSAOs)necessary for effective performance on a given job is called a ________.

Many experts agree that interviews can be relied on as the sole data collection method.

The job specification evolves from the _________.

List the six steps in the job analysis process.Can any of these steps be skipped?

The Functional Job Analysis assumes that jobs can be described in terms of basic relationships that the incumbent has with his or her work.Which of the following is not one of those relationships?

Position analysis questionnaires are often filled out by a trained job analyst in order to ensure that the handwriting is legible and consistent.

What problems are associated with using interviews for the collection of job analysis data?

Human Resource Management

A Strategic Management Approach to Human Resource Management

Legal Environment of Human Resource Management Equal Employment Opportunity

Global Human Resource Management

Human Resource Planning

Recruitment

Selecting Effective Employees

Performance Evaluation and Management

Compensation: An Overview

Compensation: Methods and Policies

Employee Benefits and Services

Training and Development

Career Planning and Development

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Managing Employee Discipline

Promoting Safety and Health

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