Question 1

The EEOC has provided assistance to organizations for dealing with the issue of identifying essential job functions for the purpose of ADA compliance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Tasks should be constructed using broadly applicable verbs, such as "supports," "assists," and "handles."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Skills are underlying, enduring traits of a person that are useful for performing a range of tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Traditional job design is marked by formal organization charts, clear and precise job descriptions and specifications, and well-defined relationships between jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is a good definition of a job family?

Accepted Answer

A)  A grouping of elements to form an identifiable work activity that is a logical and necessary step in the performance of a job 
B)  A grouping of jobs, usually according to function 
C)  A grouping of jobs according to generic job title or occupation 
D)  A grouping of positions that are similar in their tasks and task dimension 
A)  A grouping of elements to form an identifiable work activity that is a logical and necessary step in the performance of a job 
B)  A grouping of jobs, usually according to function 
C)  A grouping of jobs according to generic job title or occupation 
D)  A grouping of positions that are similar in their tasks and task dimension

Question 6

Measures of engagement reflect ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Task characteristics that are readily accommodated by job analysis 
B)  The degree to which an employee helps co-workers voluntarily 
C)  The degree to which an employee identifies with and has enthusiasm for his or her work 
D)  The employee's tendency to reject alternative employment offers when given 
A)  Task characteristics that are readily accommodated by job analysis 
B)  The degree to which an employee helps co-workers voluntarily 
C)  The degree to which an employee identifies with and has enthusiasm for his or her work 
D)  The employee's tendency to reject alternative employment offers when given

Question 7

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 8

Competency based job analysis is a way to facilitate increased staffing flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Pay, benefits, and promotions are typical intrinsic job rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Ensuring consistency is seldom important for competency-based job analysis, because the focus is mostly on accuracy and objectivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Changes to jobs have become so radical that the concept of "jobs" is no longer a useful concept in most organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The "Great Eight" competencies include leading, supporting, presenting, analyzing, creating, organizing, adapting, and performing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A limitation of observation as a means of gathering job information would be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  access to job context 
B)  short job cycle 
C)  access to KSAOs 
D)  mental processes are difficult to measure 
A)  access to job context 
B)  short job cycle 
C)  access to KSAOs 
D)  mental processes are difficult to measure

Question 14

Competencies are more specific than KSAOs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A valuable use of O*NET is that it serves as a starting point in preparing knowledge statements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a good definition of a job category?

Accepted Answer

A)  A grouping of elements to form an identifiable work activity that is a logical and necessary step in the performance of a job 
B)  A grouping of jobs, usually according to function 
C)  A grouping of jobs according to generic job title or occupation 
D)  A grouping of positions that are similar in their tasks and task dimensions 
A)  A grouping of elements to form an identifiable work activity that is a logical and necessary step in the performance of a job 
B)  A grouping of jobs, usually according to function 
C)  A grouping of jobs according to generic job title or occupation 
D)  A grouping of positions that are similar in their tasks and task dimensions

Question 18

In defining essential job functions for the purposes of complying with ADA regulations, which of the following does not convey the meaning "essential?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Compensation for the function is above average 
B)  Position exists to perform the function 
C)  Incumbent expertise required to perform the function 
D)  There are limited numbers of employees among whom performance of the function can be distributed 
A)  Compensation for the function is above average 
B)  Position exists to perform the function 
C)  Incumbent expertise required to perform the function 
D)  There are limited numbers of employees among whom performance of the function can be distributed

Question 19

A competency is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a type of behavior that is observed on the job 
B)  an underlying characteristic of an individual that contributes to job or role performance 
C)  a latent component of the job characteristics matrix 
D)  a compilation of the tasks, duties, and responsibilities that make up a job 
A)  a type of behavior that is observed on the job 
B)  an underlying characteristic of an individual that contributes to job or role performance 
C)  a latent component of the job characteristics matrix 
D)  a compilation of the tasks, duties, and responsibilities that make up a job

Question 20

Details regarding knowledge, skills, and abilities in a job description are important components of a legally defensible selection system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The EEOC has provided assistance to organizations for dealing with the issue of identifying essential job functions for the purpose of ADA compliance.

Tasks should be constructed using broadly applicable verbs, such as "supports," "assists," and "handles."

Skills are underlying, enduring traits of a person that are useful for performing a range of tasks.

Traditional job design is marked by formal organization charts, clear and precise job descriptions and specifications, and well-defined relationships between jobs.

Which of the following is a good definition of a job family?

Measures of engagement reflect ________.

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

Competency based job analysis is a way to facilitate increased staffing flexibility.

Pay, benefits, and promotions are typical intrinsic job rewards.

Ensuring consistency is seldom important for competency-based job analysis, because the focus is mostly on accuracy and objectivity.

Changes to jobs have become so radical that the concept of "jobs" is no longer a useful concept in most organizations.

The "Great Eight" competencies include leading, supporting, presenting, analyzing, creating, organizing, adapting, and performing.

A limitation of observation as a means of gathering job information would be ________.

Competencies are more specific than KSAOs.

A valuable use of O*NET is that it serves as a starting point in preparing knowledge statements.

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

Which of the following is a good definition of a job category?

In defining essential job functions for the purposes of complying with ADA regulations, which of the following does not convey the meaning "essential?"

A competency is ________.

Details regarding knowledge, skills, and abilities in a job description are important components of a legally defensible selection system.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection I

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Staffing System Management

Retention Management

Filters

Exam 4: Job Analysis and Rewards

The EEOC has provided assistance to organizations for dealing with the issue of identifying essential job functions for the purpose of ADA compliance.

Tasks should be constructed using broadly applicable verbs, such as "supports," "assists," and "handles."

Skills are underlying, enduring traits of a person that are useful for performing a range of tasks.

Traditional job design is marked by formal organization charts, clear and precise job descriptions and specifications, and well-defined relationships between jobs.

Which of the following is a good definition of a job family?

Measures of engagement reflect ________.

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

Competency based job analysis is a way to facilitate increased staffing flexibility.

Pay, benefits, and promotions are typical intrinsic job rewards.

Ensuring consistency is seldom important for competency-based job analysis, because the focus is mostly on accuracy and objectivity.

Changes to jobs have become so radical that the concept of "jobs" is no longer a useful concept in most organizations.

The "Great Eight" competencies include leading, supporting, presenting, analyzing, creating, organizing, adapting, and performing.

A limitation of observation as a means of gathering job information would be ________.

Competencies are more specific than KSAOs.

A valuable use of O*NET is that it serves as a starting point in preparing knowledge statements.

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

Which of the following is a good definition of a job category?

In defining essential job functions for the purposes of complying with ADA regulations, which of the following does not convey the meaning "essential?"

A competency is ________.

Details regarding knowledge, skills, and abilities in a job description are important components of a legally defensible selection system.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection I

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Staffing System Management

Retention Management

Filters