Question 1

The Department of Labor procedure uses a set of standard basic activities known as ________ to describe what a worker must do with respect to data, people, and things.

Accepted Answer

A)  worker functions
B)  employee duties
C)  job procedures
D)  job requirements A

Question 2

When a sales job is being filled by an untrained individual, the job specifications list will most likely include ________ as a way to predict which candidate will perform the job well.

Accepted Answer

A)  age and gender
B)  past job performance
C)  relevant certification
D)  personality traits D

Question 3

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 B

Question 4

Which of the following refers to the human requirements needed for a job, such as education, skills, and personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  job specifications
B)  job analysis
C)  job placement
D)  job descriptions

Question 5

In order for Hollis Construction to be in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the manager needs a ________ for each position to validate all human resource activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  performance appraisal
B)  compensation schedule
C)  workflow system
D)  job analysis

Question 6

The primary drawback of performing a job analysis regards the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  unverifiable data a job analysis typically provides
B)  certification required to conduct a job analysis
C)  amount of time a job analysis takes to complete
D)  redundant information gathered during a job analysis

Question 7

The rethinking and redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in performance is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  job redesign
B)  reengineering
C)  process engineering
D)  job enlargement

Question 8

How does the ADA affect hiring practices? How does an HR manager determine whether or not a job description complies with the ADA?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How does the ADA affect hiring practices?...

Question 9

During the job analysis process, it is 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 10

Which of the following terms refers to the procedure used to determine the duties associated with job positions and the characteristics of the people to hire for those positions?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which term refers to the holistic, integrated and results and goal-oriented process of planning, recruiting, selecting, developing, managing, and compensating employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  job analysis
B)  HR alignment
C)  strategic planning
D)  talent management

Question 12

If a manager wants to know "should a job even exist," a workflow analysis should be performed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Connor, a manager at a boat manufacturing firm, takes a talent management approach to his duties. Which of the following would Connor most likely do?

Accepted Answer

A)  coordinate recruitment and compensation activities
B)  use different competencies for recruitment and development
C)  rely primarily on applicant testing results for hiring decisions
D)  manage employees based on their experience with the organization

Question 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to the ADA, job duties that employees must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  job requirements
B)  essential job functions
C)  work activities
D)  job specifications

Question 17

A(n)________ is used to collect quantifiable data concerning the duties and responsibilities of various jobs.

Accepted Answer

A)  electronic diary/log
B)  group interview
C)  position analysis questionnaire
D)  Internet-based survey

Question 18

The immediate supervisor of a group of workers being interviewed for job analysis purposes is not allowed to attend the session due to concerns about workers failing to provide honest responses to questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following describes a job in terms of measurable and observable behaviors that an employee must exhibit to do the job well?

Accepted Answer

A)  competency-based job analysis
B)  Department of Labor procedure
C)  functional job analysis
D)  high-performance work matrix

Question 20

According to the ________, an individual must have the requisite skills, educational background, and experience to perform a job's essential functions.

Accepted Answer

A)  DOL
B)  ADA
C)  FCC
D)  SIC

Exam 4: Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

The Department of Labor procedure uses a set of standard basic activities known as ________ to describe what a worker must do with respect to data, people, and things.

When a sales job is being filled by an untrained individual, the job specifications list will most likely include ________ as a way to predict which candidate will perform the job well.

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

Which of the following refers to the human requirements needed for a job, such as education, skills, and personality?

In order for Hollis Construction to be in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the manager needs a ________ for each position to validate all human resource activities.

The primary drawback of performing a job analysis regards the ________.

The rethinking and redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in performance is called ________.

How does the ADA affect hiring practices? How does an HR manager determine whether or not a job description complies with the ADA?

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

Which of the following terms refers to the procedure used to determine the duties associated with job positions and the characteristics of the people to hire for those positions?

Which term refers to the holistic, integrated and results and goal-oriented process of planning, recruiting, selecting, developing, managing, and compensating employees?

If a manager wants to know "should a job even exist," a workflow analysis should be performed.

Connor, a manager at a boat manufacturing firm, takes a talent management approach to his duties. Which of the following would Connor most likely do?

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

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

According to the ADA, job duties that employees must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, are called ________.

A(n) ________ is used to collect quantifiable data concerning the duties and responsibilities of various jobs.

The immediate supervisor of a group of workers being interviewed for job analysis purposes is not allowed to attend the session due to concerns about workers failing to provide honest responses to questions.

Which of the following describes a job in terms of measurable and observable behaviors that an employee must exhibit to do the job well?

According to the ________, an individual must have the requisite skills, educational background, and experience to perform a job's essential functions.