Question 1

Which of the following terms refers to systematically moving workers from one job to another?

Accepted Answer

A) Job rotation 
B) Job enrichment 
C) Job enlargement 
D) Job adjustment

Question 2

What is the primary benefit of using a position analysis questionnaire to gather data for a job analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) providing the opportunity for employees to vent job frustrations 
B) sorting information for government statistics and records 
C) classifying jobs for the purpose of assigning salaries 
D) uncovering important yet infrequent job tasks

Question 3

Purrfect Pets is a local pet supply store with a following of loyal customers who appreciate the personal service the store's employees provide.After a very profitable year,Purrfect Pets is expanding by opening two more stores.Before hiring employees for the new stores,the manager is considering the idea of conducting a job analysis for each position. Which of the following,if true,would best support the argument that the manager should use a position analysis questionnaire to collect job analysis information?

Accepted Answer

A) Compliance with EEO laws requires businesses to compile quantitative data. 
B) Management wants to develop a pay scale for all employees at Purrfect Pets. 
C) Purrfect Pets managers are unfamiliar with the typical routines of most employees. 
D) Managers believe that some Purrfect Pets employees are overlooking important daily tasks.

Question 4

Experts at the ________ performed the earliest form of job analysis and published the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

Accepted Answer

A) EEOC 
B) DOL 
C) BLS 
D) DHS

Question 5

A conventional job description provides managers with a more comprehensive picture of worker activities than a task statement matrix,which fails to address how and why workers perform specific job activities .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following types of information will most likely be collected by a human resources specialist through a job analysis EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) work activities 
B) human behaviors 
C) performance standards 
D) employee benefits options

Question 7

Which method for collecting job analysis information is considered best for quantifying the relative worth of a job for compensation purposes?

Accepted Answer

A) electronic log 
B) worker diary 
C) observation 
D) questionnaire

Question 8

Which of the following is the primary disadvantage of using interviews to collect job analysis data?

Accepted Answer

A) Interviews are a complicated method for collecting information. 
B) Employees may exaggerate or minimize some information. 
C) Interviews provide only general information about a worker's duties. 
D) Interviews may require managers to reveal the job analysis function.

Question 9

Job analysts collecting information through observations and interviews benefit from the use of a(n)________ to guide the process and ensure consistency.

Accepted Answer

A) structured list 
B) electronic diary 
C) job description 
D) organization chart

Question 10

The statistical analysis method for developing job specifications is more defensible than the judgmental approach because equal rights legislation forbids using traits that a firm cannot prove distinguish between high and low job performers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

During the job analysis process,it is most important to ________ before collecting data about specific job duties and working conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) test job questionnaires on a small group of workers 
B) confirm the job activity list with employees 
C) select a sample of similar jobs to analyze 
D) assemble the job specifications list

Question 12

Purrfect Pets is a local pet supply store with a following of loyal customers who appreciate the personal service the store's employees provide.After a very profitable year,Purrfect Pets is expanding by opening two more stores.Before hiring employees for the new stores,the manager is considering the idea of conducting a job analysis for each position. Which of the following,if true,would best support the argument that the manager should conduct group interviews to gather job analysis information?

Accepted Answer

A) Purrfect Pets is an excellent place to work because of the positive work environment. 
B) Most of the young employees of Purrfect Pets would feel awkward during a one-on-one interview. 
C) Employees at Purrfect Pets work well with their colleagues, and few staffing conflicts occur. 
D) Numerous employees at Purrfect Pets perform similar tasks during the work day.

Question 13

While performing the fifth step of a job analysis,it is essential to confirm the validity of collected data with the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) EEOC representative 
B) HR manager 
C) legal department 
D) worker

Question 14

Organization charts show the division of work throughout the organization,how a job relates to others,and where a job fits in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following indicates the distribution of work within a firm and the lines of authority and communication?

Accepted Answer

A) process chart 
B) employee matrix 
C) organization chart 
D) corporate overview

Question 16

Interviews for the purpose of collecting job analysis data will most likely address all of the following topics EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) hazardous conditions 
B) primary work duties 
C) required education 
D) personal hobbies

Question 17

Which of the following most likely depends on a job's required skills,education level,safety hazards,and degree of responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A) employee compensation 
B) organizational culture 
C) annual training requirements 
D) OSHA and EEO compliance

Question 18

A manager uses the information in a job analysis for all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) assessing training requirements 
B) complying with FCC regulations 
C) determining appropriate compensation 
D) providing accurate performance appraisals

Question 19

Which of the following is identified by the FLSA status section of a job description?

Accepted Answer

A) whether the employer is a non-profit organization 
B) whether a job is exempt or nonexempt 
C) whether the employer is a private or public firm 
D) whether a job requires a college degree

Question 20

The FLSA status section of a job description permits quick identification of a job as exempt or nonexempt from overtime and minimum wage provisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Which of the following terms refers to systematically moving workers from one job to another?

What is the primary benefit of using a position analysis questionnaire to gather data for a job analysis?

Experts at the ________ performed the earliest form of job analysis and published the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

A conventional job description provides managers with a more comprehensive picture of worker activities than a task statement matrix,which fails to address how and why workers perform specific job activities .

All of the following types of information will most likely be collected by a human resources specialist through a job analysis EXCEPT ________.

Which method for collecting job analysis information is considered best for quantifying the relative worth of a job for compensation purposes?

Which of the following is the primary disadvantage of using interviews to collect job analysis data?

Job analysts collecting information through observations and interviews benefit from the use of a(n) ________ to guide the process and ensure consistency.

The statistical analysis method for developing job specifications is more defensible than the judgmental approach because equal rights legislation forbids using traits that a firm cannot prove distinguish between high and low job performers.

During the job analysis process,it is most important to ________ before collecting data about specific job duties and working conditions.

While performing the fifth step of a job analysis,it is essential to confirm the validity of collected data with the ________.

Organization charts show the division of work throughout the organization,how a job relates to others,and where a job fits in the organization.

Which of the following indicates the distribution of work within a firm and the lines of authority and communication?

Interviews for the purpose of collecting job analysis data will most likely address all of the following topics EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following most likely depends on a job's required skills,education level,safety hazards,and degree of responsibility?

A manager uses the information in a job analysis for all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is identified by the FLSA status section of a job description?

The FLSA status section of a job description permits quick identification of a job as exempt or nonexempt from overtime and minimum wage provisions.