Question 1

The smallest unit into which work can be divided without analyzing separate motions,movements and mental processes is the best description of a(n)___________.

Accepted Answer

A) job family 
B) position 
C) job task 
D) job element 
A) job family 
B) position 
C) job task 
D) job element

Question 2

What are the advantages and disadvantages to using multiple methods of job analysis for a particular job? Multiple sources?

Accepted Answer

It is unlikely that a single method of a

Question 3

A function may be essential because the reason the position exists is to perform that function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following could harm an organization's legal defence in human rights case?

Accepted Answer

A) Written job descriptions 
B) Large sample sizes employed in job analysis 
C) Emphasis mostly on primary tasks 
D) Emphasis mostly on non essential tasks 
A) Written job descriptions 
B) Large sample sizes employed in job analysis 
C) Emphasis mostly on primary tasks 
D) Emphasis mostly on non essential tasks

Question 5

It is possible to weight task dimensions using either relative time spent,percentage of time spent,or importance to overall job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Job Analysis is important because staffing and selection decisions need to be based on subjective criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Using managers in a job analysis lends both expertise and neutrality to the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The job context component of a job description does not _________.

Accepted Answer

A) encompass both tasks and KSAOs 
B) describe physical demands 
C) describe environmental characteristics 
D) address pay scales 
A) encompass both tasks and KSAOs 
B) describe physical demands 
C) describe environmental characteristics 
D) address pay scales

Question 9

Sentence analysis is used to develop job context descriptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The smallest element into which work can be divided without analyzing separate motions,movements and mental processes is the task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Competency-based job analysis attempts to identify and describe job requirements in the form of general KSAOs that are required across a range of jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

It can be accurately said of the "task dimension" component of a job description that it __________.

Accepted Answer

A) provides a rating of task importance 
B) is a grouping of similar tasks 
C) indicates appropriate KSAOs 
D) indicates the nature of KSAOs 
A) provides a rating of task importance 
B) is a grouping of similar tasks 
C) indicates appropriate KSAOs 
D) indicates the nature of KSAOs

Question 13

Job task statements are usually evaluated against studies external to the organization to ensure objectivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Direct observation is a source for job information that is well suited for jobs with physical components,and relatively short cycle times for job tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Skills contained in O*Net include ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) basic skills 
B) cross-functional skills 
C) sensory abilities 
D) all of the above 
A) basic skills 
B) cross-functional skills 
C) sensory abilities 
D) all of the above

Question 16

In general,there are few,if any,sources of job information external to the organization where the job is performed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a component of a job requirements matrix?

Accepted Answer

A) Job tenure 
B) Job pay 
C) Job context 
D) Job appraisal 
A) Job tenure 
B) Job pay 
C) Job context 
D) Job appraisal

Question 18

The work experience of past job incumbents in the job is not evidence of what constitutes essential functions in jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When a job analysis is likely to be legally,technically or politically scrutinized,it is best to use an internal person to do the analysis,rather than an external consultant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Essential job functions may be considered essential if the function is highly specialized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The smallest unit into which work can be divided without analyzing separate motions,movements and mental processes is the best description of a(n)___________.

What are the advantages and disadvantages to using multiple methods of job analysis for a particular job? Multiple sources?

A function may be essential because the reason the position exists is to perform that function.

Which of the following could harm an organization's legal defence in human rights case?

It is possible to weight task dimensions using either relative time spent,percentage of time spent,or importance to overall job performance.

Job Analysis is important because staffing and selection decisions need to be based on subjective criteria.

Using managers in a job analysis lends both expertise and neutrality to the process.

The job context component of a job description does not _________.

Sentence analysis is used to develop job context descriptions.

The smallest element into which work can be divided without analyzing separate motions,movements and mental processes is the task.

Competency-based job analysis attempts to identify and describe job requirements in the form of general KSAOs that are required across a range of jobs.

It can be accurately said of the "task dimension" component of a job description that it __________.

Job task statements are usually evaluated against studies external to the organization to ensure objectivity.

Direct observation is a source for job information that is well suited for jobs with physical components,and relatively short cycle times for job tasks.

Skills contained in O*Net include ____________.

In general,there are few,if any,sources of job information external to the organization where the job is performed.

Which of the following is a component of a job requirements matrix?

The work experience of past job incumbents in the job is not evidence of what constitutes essential functions in jobs.

When a job analysis is likely to be legally,technically or politically scrutinized,it is best to use an internal person to do the analysis,rather than an external consultant.

Essential job functions may be considered essential if the function is highly specialized.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection I

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Filters

Exam 5: External Recruitment

The smallest unit into which work can be divided without analyzing separate motions,movements and mental processes is the best description of a(n)___________.

What are the advantages and disadvantages to using multiple methods of job analysis for a particular job? Multiple sources?

A function may be essential because the reason the position exists is to perform that function.

Which of the following could harm an organization's legal defence in human rights case?

It is possible to weight task dimensions using either relative time spent,percentage of time spent,or importance to overall job performance.

Job Analysis is important because staffing and selection decisions need to be based on subjective criteria.

Using managers in a job analysis lends both expertise and neutrality to the process.

The job context component of a job description does not _________.

Sentence analysis is used to develop job context descriptions.

The smallest element into which work can be divided without analyzing separate motions,movements and mental processes is the task.

Competency-based job analysis attempts to identify and describe job requirements in the form of general KSAOs that are required across a range of jobs.

It can be accurately said of the "task dimension" component of a job description that it __________.

Job task statements are usually evaluated against studies external to the organization to ensure objectivity.

Direct observation is a source for job information that is well suited for jobs with physical components,and relatively short cycle times for job tasks.

Skills contained in O*Net include ____________.

In general,there are few,if any,sources of job information external to the organization where the job is performed.

Which of the following is a component of a job requirements matrix?

The work experience of past job incumbents in the job is not evidence of what constitutes essential functions in jobs.

When a job analysis is likely to be legally,technically or politically scrutinized,it is best to use an internal person to do the analysis,rather than an external consultant.

Essential job functions may be considered essential if the function is highly specialized.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection I

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Filters