Exam 4: Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Questionnaires developed for the purpose of job analysis are always structured in the form of checklists so that the information can easily be entered into a database.

(True/False)

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Question 21

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

(True/False)

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Question 22

Observation as a job analysis data collection method is most appropriate for jobs that involve physical activities.

(True/False)

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Question 23

A(n)________ shows the flow of inputs to and outputs from a job being analyzed.

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Question 24

The information resulting from a job analysis is used for writing ________.

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Question 25

A ________ is the time it takes to complete a job.

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Question 26

Many job analysts and employers assert that in today's work environment, job descriptions based on lists of job-specific duties inhibit the worker flexibility that companies need.

(True/False)

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Question 27

Competency-based job analysis is more worker-focused than traditional job analysis.

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Question 28

What is the difference between job enlargement, job rotation, and job enrichment?

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Question 29

The ________ lists a job's specific duties as well as the skills and training needed to perform a particular job.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 30

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

(True/False)

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Question 31

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

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Question 32

Writing a competencies-based job description typically involves compiling a list of job duties.

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Question 33

Which of the following data collection techniques would be most useful when writing a job description for a software engineer?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 34

A workflow analyst would most likely focus on which of the following?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 35

Jerome, a manager at an electronics company, needs to gather job analysis information from a large number of employees who perform similar work. Which of the following would be most appropriate for Jerome?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 36

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

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 37

Some employers collecting job analysis information provide employees with pocket dictating machines and pagers to record activities at random times of the work day.

(True/False)

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Question 38

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

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Question 39

For which of the following jobs is direct observation NOT a recommended method for collecting job analysis data?

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Questionnaires developed for the purpose of job analysis are always structured in the form of checklists so that the information can easily be entered into a database.

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

Observation as a job analysis data collection method is most appropriate for jobs that involve physical activities.

A(n)________ shows the flow of inputs to and outputs from a job being analyzed.

The information resulting from a job analysis is used for writing ________.

A ________ is the time it takes to complete a job.

Many job analysts and employers assert that in today's work environment, job descriptions based on lists of job-specific duties inhibit the worker flexibility that companies need.

Competency-based job analysis is more worker-focused than traditional job analysis.

What is the difference between job enlargement, job rotation, and job enrichment?

The ________ lists a job's specific duties as well as the skills and training needed to perform a particular job.

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

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

Writing a competencies-based job description typically involves compiling a list of job duties.

Which of the following data collection techniques would be most useful when writing a job description for a software engineer?

A workflow analyst would most likely focus on which of the following?

Jerome, a manager at an electronics company, needs to gather job analysis information from a large number of employees who perform similar work. Which of the following would be most appropriate for Jerome?

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

Some employers collecting job analysis information provide employees with pocket dictating machines and pagers to record activities at random times of the work day.

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

For which of the following jobs is direct observation NOT a recommended method for collecting job analysis data?

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