Question 1

Which of the following is a downside of job sharing?

Accepted Answer

A) increased compensation 
B) less innovation 
C) potential distrust among employees 
D) reduced employee appraisals 
A) increased compensation 
B) less innovation 
C) potential distrust among employees 
D) reduced employee appraisals C

Question 2

Job analysis is the process of obtaining information about jobs by determining what the duties,tasks,or activities of those jobs are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What is the role of job analysis in HRM,and how does it relate to other HRM functions?

Accepted Answer

Job analysis involves a systematic process of obtaining information about jobs to determine the duties,tasks,and activities involved in the job.This information is useful in a variety of HRM functions including recruitment,selection,training,development,performance appraisal,compensation,and labour relations. Job analysis permits HR managers to identify job specifications or qualifications required by the job.This information enables recruiters to target sources that are most likely to generate qualified candidates.It also allows HR managers to design appropriate selection programs. Information provided by job analysis may identify discrepancies between the knowledge,skills,and abilities of the jobholder and the requirements contained in the specifications for the job.This can provide clues about training and development needs. Job analysis reveals the requirements of a job and can serve as a basis for developing criteria to be used in performance evaluation and determining the relative worth of a job.Job descriptions generated by job analysis also allow the organization to identify those jobs subject to union jurisdiction.

Question 4

In which situation would a job design be recommended?

Accepted Answer

A) New technology has drastically changed the way that work is done in a manufacturing plant shop floor and employees are finding there is a lot more spare time. 
B) Due to a recent change in upper management and benefit policies,several hundred highly skilled employees have recently left the organization and moved to a competitor. 
C) The culture of the organization is deemed by an external consultant to be "stagnant" and in need of a change. 
D) Members of the organization are trying to form a union. 
A) New technology has drastically changed the way that work is done in a manufacturing plant shop floor and employees are finding there is a lot more spare time. 
B) Due to a recent change in upper management and benefit policies,several hundred highly skilled employees have recently left the organization and moved to a competitor. 
C) The culture of the organization is deemed by an external consultant to be "stagnant" and in need of a change. 
D) Members of the organization are trying to form a union.

Question 5

What is often cited as the most important factor contributing to the success of employee involvement groups?

Accepted Answer

A) team pay and benefits 
B) appropriate job design 
C) organizational design 
D) comprehensive training of employees 
A) team pay and benefits 
B) appropriate job design 
C) organizational design 
D) comprehensive training of employees

Question 6

Which of the following is a benefit of job sharing?

Accepted Answer

A) reduced employee layoffs 
B) less turnover 
C) less absenteeism 
D) less conflict 
A) reduced employee layoffs 
B) less turnover 
C) less absenteeism 
D) less conflict

Question 7

The job title is of psychological importance as well as descriptive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ultimately,the purpose of job analysis is to value a job and establish its pay rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In a newspaper ad,Company A stated that for the HRIS Supervisor's job,the following are required: an appropriate university degree,five years of corporate experience,and working knowledge of statistical analysis and software." What are these requirements an example of?

Accepted Answer

A) a job requirement 
B) a job description 
C) a position 
D) a job specification 
A) a job requirement 
B) a job description 
C) a position 
D) a job specification

Question 10

All group-based work techniques have two things in common: enhancing communication and increasing synergy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The competency-based approach to job analysis focuses on standard job duties,tasks,and the like.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A statement of the different duties,tasks,and responsibilities of a job is known as a job description.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the job characteristics model,skill variety refers to the amount of freedom held by the employee to schedule work and perform activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

ABC Inc.wants to enrich its jobs vertically.Which of the following can this be accomplished through?

Accepted Answer

A) forming teams that have greater authority for self-management 
B) providing performance results to employees 
C) assigning less work to each employee 
D) increasing salaries and benefits for employees 
A) forming teams that have greater authority for self-management 
B) providing performance results to employees 
C) assigning less work to each employee 
D) increasing salaries and benefits for employees

Question 15

According to the job characteristics model,what three psychological states of a jobholder result in motivated,satisfied,and productive employees?

Accepted Answer

A) meaningfulness of work,responsibility for completion of a whole identifiable piece of work,and knowledge of work results 
B) meaningfulness of work,task significance,and autonomy 
C) meaningfulness of work,responsibility for outcomes,and fair compensation 
D) meaningfulness of work,responsibility for outcomes,and knowledge of work results 
A) meaningfulness of work,responsibility for completion of a whole identifiable piece of work,and knowledge of work results 
B) meaningfulness of work,task significance,and autonomy 
C) meaningfulness of work,responsibility for outcomes,and fair compensation 
D) meaningfulness of work,responsibility for outcomes,and knowledge of work results

Question 16

A job consists of different duties and responsibilities performed by one person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Job design is concerned with changing,modifying,and enriching jobs in order to capture the talents of employees while improving performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The critical incidents method of job analysis is based on interviewing the job incumbent/employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Employee interviewing is the most accurate method of job analysis because the employee is least likely to exaggerate essential job functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The standard format for job descriptions is contained in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a downside of job sharing?

Job analysis is the process of obtaining information about jobs by determining what the duties,tasks,or activities of those jobs are.

What is the role of job analysis in HRM,and how does it relate to other HRM functions?

In which situation would a job design be recommended?

What is often cited as the most important factor contributing to the success of employee involvement groups?

Which of the following is a benefit of job sharing?

The job title is of psychological importance as well as descriptive.

Ultimately,the purpose of job analysis is to value a job and establish its pay rate.

In a newspaper ad,Company A stated that for the HRIS Supervisor's job,the following are required: an appropriate university degree,five years of corporate experience,and working knowledge of statistical analysis and software." What are these requirements an example of?

All group-based work techniques have two things in common: enhancing communication and increasing synergy.

The competency-based approach to job analysis focuses on standard job duties,tasks,and the like.

A statement of the different duties,tasks,and responsibilities of a job is known as a job description.

In the job characteristics model,skill variety refers to the amount of freedom held by the employee to schedule work and perform activities.

ABC Inc.wants to enrich its jobs vertically.Which of the following can this be accomplished through?

According to the job characteristics model,what three psychological states of a jobholder result in motivated,satisfied,and productive employees?

A job consists of different duties and responsibilities performed by one person.

Job design is concerned with changing,modifying,and enriching jobs in order to capture the talents of employees while improving performance.

The critical incidents method of job analysis is based on interviewing the job incumbent/employee.

Employee interviewing is the most accurate method of job analysis because the employee is least likely to exaggerate essential job functions.

The standard format for job descriptions is contained in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

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Exam 4: Job Analysis and Work Design

Which of the following is a downside of job sharing?

Job analysis is the process of obtaining information about jobs by determining what the duties,tasks,or activities of those jobs are.

What is the role of job analysis in HRM,and how does it relate to other HRM functions?

In which situation would a job design be recommended?

What is often cited as the most important factor contributing to the success of employee involvement groups?

Which of the following is a benefit of job sharing?

The job title is of psychological importance as well as descriptive.

Ultimately,the purpose of job analysis is to value a job and establish its pay rate.

In a newspaper ad,Company A stated that for the HRIS Supervisor's job,the following are required: an appropriate university degree,five years of corporate experience,and working knowledge of statistical analysis and software." What are these requirements an example of?

All group-based work techniques have two things in common: enhancing communication and increasing synergy.

The competency-based approach to job analysis focuses on standard job duties,tasks,and the like.

A statement of the different duties,tasks,and responsibilities of a job is known as a job description.

In the job characteristics model,skill variety refers to the amount of freedom held by the employee to schedule work and perform activities.

ABC Inc.wants to enrich its jobs vertically.Which of the following can this be accomplished through?

According to the job characteristics model,what three psychological states of a jobholder result in motivated,satisfied,and productive employees?

A job consists of different duties and responsibilities performed by one person.

Job design is concerned with changing,modifying,and enriching jobs in order to capture the talents of employees while improving performance.

The critical incidents method of job analysis is based on interviewing the job incumbent/employee.

Employee interviewing is the most accurate method of job analysis because the employee is least likely to exaggerate essential job functions.

The standard format for job descriptions is contained in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

Filters