Question 1

The critical incident method focuses on employee behaviours critical to job success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What factors should be considered in designing a job?

Accepted Answer

Job design is concerned with structuring

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discrepancies between knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and job requirements provide clues to training needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an employee involvement group?

Accepted Answer

A)  a group of employees who meets after work hours to discuss their interest in hiking and other outdoor activities 
B)  a group of employees who come together once a year to brainstorm new workflow ideas 
C)  a group of employees who meet weekly to brainstorm a sequel to a popular product line 
D)  a group of employees who are allowed to take specialized training courses in statistical analysis and cause-and-effect diagrams 
A)  a group of employees who meets after work hours to discuss their interest in hiking and other outdoor activities 
B)  a group of employees who come together once a year to brainstorm new workflow ideas 
C)  a group of employees who meet weekly to brainstorm a sequel to a popular product line 
D)  a group of employees who are allowed to take specialized training courses in statistical analysis and cause-and-effect diagrams

Question 7

What do you call the type of work schedule in which employees can adjust their daily starting and quitting times, provided that they work a certain number of hours per day or week?

Accepted Answer

A)  a compressed workweek 
B)  a shorter workweek 
C)  a flextime arrangement 
D)  an adaptable schedule 
A)  a compressed workweek 
B)  a shorter workweek 
C)  a flextime arrangement 
D)  an adaptable schedule

Question 8

What is the objective of the critical incident method of job analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  to challenge the employees with their False statements 
B)  to provide information for job evaluation based on the "critical" value of the job 
C)  to prioritize job duties and responsibilities 
D)  to identify critical job tasks 
A)  to challenge the employees with their False statements 
B)  to provide information for job evaluation based on the "critical" value of the job 
C)  to prioritize job duties and responsibilities 
D)  to identify critical job tasks

Question 9

Which of the following organizational situations is most likely to result in employees who feel empowered?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employees are allowed to set their own work schedules so they can have better work-life balance. 
B)  The employees are allowed to spend a few minutes every day coming up with creative ideas for the suggestion box. 
C)  The employees have access to sensitive information so they can make more informed decisions about their work. 
D)  The employees have a large training budget and they are allowed to spend their training dollars on courses they choose and as they see fit. 
A)  The employees are allowed to set their own work schedules so they can have better work-life balance. 
B)  The employees are allowed to spend a few minutes every day coming up with creative ideas for the suggestion box. 
C)  The employees have access to sensitive information so they can make more informed decisions about their work. 
D)  The employees have a large training budget and they are allowed to spend their training dollars on courses they choose and as they see fit.

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

Vertical job enrichment can be best accomplished through which of the following?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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 13

Inherent in the concept of work teams is that employees, not managers, are in the best position to contribute to work performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is a position?

Accepted Answer

A)  a group of related activities and duties 
B)  the different duties and responsibilities performed by one employee 
C)  a statement of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work 
D)  a statement of the tasks, duties, and responsibilities associated with work 
A)  a group of related activities and duties 
B)  the different duties and responsibilities performed by one employee 
C)  a statement of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work 
D)  a statement of the tasks, duties, and responsibilities associated with work

Question 15

What is the ultimate purpose of job analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  to make sure HR systems are valid 
B)  to organize work in a meaningful way 
C)  to have a sense of what employees should be or are doing in their jobs 
D)  to increase performance and productivity of the organization 
A)  to make sure HR systems are valid 
B)  to organize work in a meaningful way 
C)  to have a sense of what employees should be or are doing in their jobs 
D)  to increase performance and productivity of the organization

Question 16

"Appropriate university degree, five years corporate experience, working knowledge of statistical analysis and software." The preceding is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Job sharing is effective for employees who desire to phase in to retirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the goal of ergonomics?

Accepted Answer

A)  to fit the job to the work environment 
B)  to fit the job to the equipment 
C)  to fit the job to the person 
D)  to fit the job to the work schedule 
A)  to fit the job to the work environment 
B)  to fit the job to the equipment 
C)  to fit the job to the person 
D)  to fit the job to the work schedule

Question 19

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 20

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 proce

The critical incident method focuses on employee behaviours critical to job success.

What factors should be considered in designing a job?

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

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

Discrepancies between knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and job requirements provide clues to training needs.

Which of the following is an example of an employee involvement group?

What do you call the type of work schedule in which employees can adjust their daily starting and quitting times, provided that they work a certain number of hours per day or week?

What is the objective of the critical incident method of job analysis?

Which of the following organizational situations is most likely to result in employees who feel empowered?

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

Vertical job enrichment can be best accomplished through which of the following?

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

Inherent in the concept of work teams is that employees, not managers, are in the best position to contribute to work performance.

What is a position?

What is the ultimate purpose of job analysis?

"Appropriate university degree, five years corporate experience, working knowledge of statistical analysis and software." The preceding is an example of which of the following?

Job sharing is effective for employees who desire to phase in to retirement.

What is the goal of ergonomics?

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

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

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

Appraising and Improving Performance

Managing Compensation

Pay For Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High Performance Work Systems

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Exam 4: Job Analysis, Employee Involvement, and Flexible Work Schedules

The critical incident method focuses on employee behaviours critical to job success.

What factors should be considered in designing a job?

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

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

Discrepancies between knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and job requirements provide clues to training needs.

Which of the following is an example of an employee involvement group?

What do you call the type of work schedule in which employees can adjust their daily starting and quitting times, provided that they work a certain number of hours per day or week?

What is the objective of the critical incident method of job analysis?

Which of the following organizational situations is most likely to result in employees who feel empowered?

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

Vertical job enrichment can be best accomplished through which of the following?

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

Inherent in the concept of work teams is that employees, not managers, are in the best position to contribute to work performance.

What is a position?

What is the ultimate purpose of job analysis?

"Appropriate university degree, five years corporate experience, working knowledge of statistical analysis and software." The preceding is an example of which of the following?

Job sharing is effective for employees who desire to phase in to retirement.

What is the goal of ergonomics?

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

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

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

Appraising and Improving Performance

Managing Compensation

Pay For Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High Performance Work Systems

Filters