Question 1

According to the point-system approach:

Accepted Answer

A) an individual who works in dangerous conditions should receive more compensation. 
B) men should receive more points than women. 
C) parents should have more flexible deadlines than nonparents. 
D) employees should receive point rewards for doing good work. 
A) an individual who works in dangerous conditions should receive more compensation. 
B) men should receive more points than women. 
C) parents should have more flexible deadlines than nonparents. 
D) employees should receive point rewards for doing good work.

Question 2

The O*NET is an example of a _____, while the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) is an example of a _____.

Accepted Answer

A) worker-oriented approach; task-oriented approach 
B) worker-oriented approach; hybrid approach 
C) hybrid approach; worker-oriented approach 
D) task-oriented approach; worker-oriented approach 
A) worker-oriented approach; task-oriented approach 
B) worker-oriented approach; hybrid approach 
C) hybrid approach; worker-oriented approach 
D) task-oriented approach; worker-oriented approach

Question 3

A(n) _____ is a collection of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) job; positions 
B) position; jobs 
C) task; positions 
D) element; positions 
A) job; positions 
B) position; jobs 
C) task; positions 
D) element; positions

Question 4

Task Inventory Approach, Functional Job Analysis, and the O*NET are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

A) task-oriented techniques. 
B) worker-oriented techniques. 
C) KSAOs. 
D) job elements. 
A) task-oriented techniques. 
B) worker-oriented techniques. 
C) KSAOs. 
D) job elements.

Question 5

What are the main differences among the job-oriented, worker-oriented, and hybrid approaches to job analysis?

Accepted Answer

A job-oriented approach focuses on tasks

Question 6

Describe the steps involved in conducting the point system to job evaluation.

Accepted Answer

SMEs use a job analysis to identify comp

Question 7

The people requirements described by a job analysis are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) job descriptions. 
B) job evaluations. 
C) job specifications. 
D) job crafting. 
A) job descriptions. 
B) job evaluations. 
C) job specifications. 
D) job crafting.

Question 8

The outcome of job analysis that presents the task requirements of a job is the:

Accepted Answer

A) job evaluation. 
B) job description. 
C) job specifications. 
D) element statement. 
A) job evaluation. 
B) job description. 
C) job specifications. 
D) element statement.

Question 9

What is job evaluation, and how does it relate to wage equity?

Accepted Answer

Job evaluation attempts to det

Question 10

In a Functional Job Analysis, tasks are rated on three factors: people, things, and:

Accepted Answer

A) objectives. 
B) descriptors. 
C) positions. 
D) data. 
A) objectives. 
B) descriptors. 
C) positions. 
D) data.

Question 11

One of the major criticisms of the Position Analysis Questionnaire is that:

Accepted Answer

A) the time required to complete it is very long. 
B) its reading level rules out more educated incumbents. 
C) it ignores the specific job tasks. 
D) it is not well-suited for managerial jobs. 
A) the time required to complete it is very long. 
B) its reading level rules out more educated incumbents. 
C) it ignores the specific job tasks. 
D) it is not well-suited for managerial jobs.

Question 12

In the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), the "task element statements":

Accepted Answer

A) provide a general description of the job. 
B) are made up of a nine-digit code that provides information about the job. 
C) indicate tasks that can be done by this position but are not typically considered part of the job. 
D) precisely describe what is done on the job. 
A) provide a general description of the job. 
B) are made up of a nine-digit code that provides information about the job. 
C) indicate tasks that can be done by this position but are not typically considered part of the job. 
D) precisely describe what is done on the job.

Question 13

Jayson is conducting a job analysis for the job of kindergarten teacher. He focuses on describing the various employee characteristics (e.g., playful, patient, observant). Which of these describes Jayson's approach to job analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) personality-oriented 
B) task-oriented 
C) element-oriented 
D) worker-oriented 
A) personality-oriented 
B) task-oriented 
C) element-oriented 
D) worker-oriented

Question 14

Why is it important for a job analysis to be accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) If a job analysis misses an important KSAO, an organization may hire employees who will be unable to perform the job successfully. 
B) If a job analysis is inaccurate, supervisors will likely be unfair in their performance evaluations. 
C) If a job analysis is too worker-oriented, it will be too specific to apply to more than one job. 
D) If a job analysis is too task-oriented, it will be too vague to provide any helpful information about what person to hire. 
A) If a job analysis misses an important KSAO, an organization may hire employees who will be unable to perform the job successfully. 
B) If a job analysis is inaccurate, supervisors will likely be unfair in their performance evaluations. 
C) If a job analysis is too worker-oriented, it will be too specific to apply to more than one job. 
D) If a job analysis is too task-oriented, it will be too vague to provide any helpful information about what person to hire.

Question 15

What is a subject matter expert (SME)? Describe when it is appropriate to use an SME in job analysis.

Accepted Answer

An SME is someone who participates in a

Question 16

Job _____ relate to task aspects of the job, while job _____ relate to KSAOs that are necessary for the job.

Accepted Answer

A) specifications; descriptions 
B) specifications; SMEs 
C) SMEs; descriptions 
D) descriptions; specifications 
A) specifications; descriptions 
B) specifications; SMEs 
C) SMEs; descriptions 
D) descriptions; specifications

Question 17

There are two major types of job analysis:

Accepted Answer

A) explicit and implicit. 
B) overt and covert. 
C) objective and subjective. 
D) worker-oriented and task-oriented. 
A) explicit and implicit. 
B) overt and covert. 
C) objective and subjective. 
D) worker-oriented and task-oriented.

Question 18

Identify and describe the six major components of a Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) entry.

Accepted Answer

Occupational code: nine-digit code that

Question 19

Karl is interested in conducting a job analysis that will provide very specific information about what tasks a particular job will involve. Karl should use:

Accepted Answer

A) task-oriented techniques. 
B) worker-oriented techniques. 
C) a common-metric method. 
D) the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ). 
A) task-oriented techniques. 
B) worker-oriented techniques. 
C) a common-metric method. 
D) the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ).

Question 20

KSAOs constitute the knowledge, _____, abilities, and other characteristics needed for a job.

Accepted Answer

A) senses 
B) strategies 
C) schemas 
D) skills 
A) senses 
B) strategies 
C) schemas 
D) skills

According to the point-system approach:

The O*NET is an example of a _, while the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) is an example of a _.

A(n) _ is a collection of _.

Task Inventory Approach, Functional Job Analysis, and the O*NET are all examples of:

What are the main differences among the job-oriented, worker-oriented, and hybrid approaches to job analysis?

Describe the steps involved in conducting the point system to job evaluation.

The people requirements described by a job analysis are known as:

The outcome of job analysis that presents the task requirements of a job is the:

What is job evaluation, and how does it relate to wage equity?

In a Functional Job Analysis, tasks are rated on three factors: people, things, and:

One of the major criticisms of the Position Analysis Questionnaire is that:

In the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), the "task element statements":

Jayson is conducting a job analysis for the job of kindergarten teacher. He focuses on describing the various employee characteristics (e.g., playful, patient, observant). Which of these describes Jayson's approach to job analysis?

Why is it important for a job analysis to be accurate?

What is a subject matter expert (SME)? Describe when it is appropriate to use an SME in job analysis.

Job _ relate to task aspects of the job, while job _ relate to KSAOs that are necessary for the job.

There are two major types of job analysis:

Identify and describe the six major components of a Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) entry.

Karl is interested in conducting a job analysis that will provide very specific information about what tasks a particular job will involve. Karl should use:

KSAOs constitute the knowledge, _____, abilities, and other characteristics needed for a job.

Io Psychology: Then and Now

Research Methods in Io Psychology

Criterion Measurement

Performance Appraisal

Predictors

Selection Decisions and Personnel Law

Training and Development

Motivation

Job Attitudes: Antecedents and Consequences

Stress and Worker Well-Being

Group Processes and Work Teams

Leadership

Organizational Theory and Development

Filters

Exam 3: Job Analysis

According to the point-system approach:

The O*NET is an example of a _____, while the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) is an example of a _____.

A(n) _____ is a collection of _____.

Task Inventory Approach, Functional Job Analysis, and the O*NET are all examples of:

What are the main differences among the job-oriented, worker-oriented, and hybrid approaches to job analysis?

Describe the steps involved in conducting the point system to job evaluation.

The people requirements described by a job analysis are known as:

The outcome of job analysis that presents the task requirements of a job is the:

What is job evaluation, and how does it relate to wage equity?

In a Functional Job Analysis, tasks are rated on three factors: people, things, and:

One of the major criticisms of the Position Analysis Questionnaire is that:

In the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), the "task element statements":

Jayson is conducting a job analysis for the job of kindergarten teacher. He focuses on describing the various employee characteristics (e.g., playful, patient, observant). Which of these describes Jayson's approach to job analysis?

Why is it important for a job analysis to be accurate?

What is a subject matter expert (SME)? Describe when it is appropriate to use an SME in job analysis.

Job _____ relate to task aspects of the job, while job _____ relate to KSAOs that are necessary for the job.

There are two major types of job analysis:

Identify and describe the six major components of a Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) entry.

Karl is interested in conducting a job analysis that will provide very specific information about what tasks a particular job will involve. Karl should use:

KSAOs constitute the knowledge, _____, abilities, and other characteristics needed for a job.

Io Psychology: Then and Now

Research Methods in Io Psychology

Criterion Measurement

Performance Appraisal

Predictors

Selection Decisions and Personnel Law

Training and Development

Motivation

Job Attitudes: Antecedents and Consequences

Stress and Worker Well-Being

Group Processes and Work Teams

Leadership

Organizational Theory and Development

Filters

The O*NET is an example of a _, while the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) is an example of a _.

A(n) _ is a collection of _.

Job _ relate to task aspects of the job, while job _ relate to KSAOs that are necessary for the job.