Question 1

What are the three main categories used in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles to rate,classify,and compare different jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)  reasoning, language, mathematics 
B)  skills, communication, education 
C)  tending, serving, data 
D)  data, people, things 
E)  people, skills, reasoning 
A)  reasoning, language, mathematics 
B)  skills, communication, education 
C)  tending, serving, data 
D)  data, people, things 
E)  people, skills, reasoning D

Question 2

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 a job includes health benefits 
D)  whether the employer is a private or public firm 
E)  whether a job requires a college degree 
A)  whether the employer is a non-profit organization 
B)  whether a job is exempt or nonexempt 
C)  whether a job includes health benefits 
D)  whether the employer is a private or public firm 
E)  whether a job requires a college degree B

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

How many steps are involved in the job analysis process?

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  six 
D)  eight 
E)  ten 
A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  six 
D)  eight 
E)  ten

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  organization chart 
B)  process chart 
C)  value chain 
D)  job analysis 
E)  job description 
A)  organization chart 
B)  process chart 
C)  value chain 
D)  job analysis 
E)  job description

Question 6

Who argued that the best way to motivate workers is to build opportunities for challenge and achievement into their jobs via job enrichment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adam Smith 
B)  Frederick Taylor 
C)  Frederick Herzberg 
D)  Abraham Maslow 
E)  Milton Friedman 
A)  Adam Smith 
B)  Frederick Taylor 
C)  Frederick Herzberg 
D)  Abraham Maslow 
E)  Milton Friedman

Question 7

The information gathered during a job analysis is primarily used to ensure that firms are in compliance with the EEO,OSHA,and all state governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What time-saving options are available to a busy manager who needs to conduct a job analysis and write job descriptions? Explain your answer in a brief essay.

Accepted Answer

Job analysis can be a time-consuming pro

Question 10

A standard format for writing a job description does not exist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One of the problems with direct observation is ________,which is when workers alter their normal activities because they are being watched.

Accepted Answer

A)  flexibility 
B)  constancy 
C)  falsification 
D)  reactivity 
E)  diversion 
A)  flexibility 
B)  constancy 
C)  falsification 
D)  reactivity 
E)  diversion

Question 12

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)  necessary experience 
E)  personal hobbies 
A)  hazardous conditions 
B)  primary work duties 
C)  required education 
D)  necessary experience 
E)  personal hobbies

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  EEOC representative 
B)  HR manager 
C)  union leader 
D)  legal department 
E)  worker 
A)  EEOC representative 
B)  HR manager 
C)  union leader 
D)  legal department 
E)  worker

Question 14

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 15

O*NET has become an increasingly popular Web tool for creating and distributing position analysis questionnaires to employees who are located throughout the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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)  develop a job description outline 
E)  assemble the job specifications list 
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)  develop a job description outline 
E)  assemble the job specifications list

Question 17

Purrfect Pets is a local pet supply store with a following of loyal customers who appreciate the personal service the store's employees provide.After a very profitable year,Purrfect Pets is expanding by opening two more stores.Before hiring employees for the new stores,the manager is considering the idea of conducting a job analysis for each position. 
-Which of the following,if true,would best support the argument that the manager should conduct group interviews to gather job analysis information?

Accepted Answer

A)  The supply manager at Purrfect Pets has been with the company for three years. 
B)  Purrfect Pets is an excellent place to work because of the positive work environment. 
C)  Most of the young employees of Purrfect Pets would feel awkward during a one-on-one interview. 
D)  Employees at Purrfect Pets work well with their colleagues, and few staffing conflicts occur. 
E)  Numerous employees at Purrfect Pets perform similar tasks during the work day. 
A)  The supply manager at Purrfect Pets has been with the company for three years. 
B)  Purrfect Pets is an excellent place to work because of the positive work environment. 
C)  Most of the young employees of Purrfect Pets would feel awkward during a one-on-one interview. 
D)  Employees at Purrfect Pets work well with their colleagues, and few staffing conflicts occur. 
E)  Numerous employees at Purrfect Pets perform similar tasks during the work day.

Question 18

Which of the following best supports the argument that jobs should be described in terms of competencies rather than duties?

Accepted Answer

A)  New employees in high-performance work systems receive extensive job skills training for their specific positions. 
B)  Managers in global firms are empowered to implement job rotation, job enlargement, and job enrichment in order to maximize productivity. 
C)  In high-performance work systems, employees serve as team members rotating among various jobs. 
D)  Globalization and telecommuting require workers to be able to self-manage and perform duties without close supervision. 
E)  Firms in the high-tech industry require workers who are industrious, flexible, experienced, and ambitious. 
A)  New employees in high-performance work systems receive extensive job skills training for their specific positions. 
B)  Managers in global firms are empowered to implement job rotation, job enlargement, and job enrichment in order to maximize productivity. 
C)  In high-performance work systems, employees serve as team members rotating among various jobs. 
D)  Globalization and telecommuting require workers to be able to self-manage and perform duties without close supervision. 
E)  Firms in the high-tech industry require workers who are industrious, flexible, experienced, and ambitious.

Question 19

During the job analysis process,the primary purpose of having workers review and modify data collected about their current positions is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  confirm that the information is correct and complete 
B)  provide a legal benchmark for employer lawsuits 
C)  enable participants to understand their job strengths 
D)  encourage employees to seek additional job training 
E)  validate the job specification list provided by HR 
A)  confirm that the information is correct and complete 
B)  provide a legal benchmark for employer lawsuits 
C)  enable participants to understand their job strengths 
D)  encourage employees to seek additional job training 
E)  validate the job specification list provided by HR

Question 20

Experts at the ________ performed the earliest form of job analysis and published the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

Accepted Answer

A)  EEOC 
B)  DOL 
C)  BLS 
D)  DHS 
E)  PAQ 
A)  EEOC 
B)  DOL 
C)  BLS 
D)  DHS 
E)  PAQ

What are the three main categories used in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles to rate,classify,and compare different jobs?

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

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

How many steps are involved in the job analysis process?

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

Who argued that the best way to motivate workers is to build opportunities for challenge and achievement into their jobs via job enrichment?

The information gathered during a job analysis is primarily used to ensure that firms are in compliance with the EEO,OSHA,and all state governments.

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.

What time-saving options are available to a busy manager who needs to conduct a job analysis and write job descriptions? Explain your answer in a brief essay.

A standard format for writing a job description does not exist.

One of the problems with direct observation is ________,which is when workers alter their normal activities because they are being watched.

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

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

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.

O*NET has become an increasingly popular Web tool for creating and distributing position analysis questionnaires to employees who are located throughout the world.

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

Which of the following best supports the argument that jobs should be described in terms of competencies rather than duties?

During the job analysis process,the primary purpose of having workers review and modify data collected about their current positions is to ________.

Experts at the ________ performed the earliest form of job analysis and published the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

The Manager's Role in Strategic Human Resource Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Coaching, Careers, and Talent Management

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in HR Management

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

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Exam 4: Job Analysis

What are the three main categories used in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles to rate,classify,and compare different jobs?

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

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

How many steps are involved in the job analysis process?

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

Who argued that the best way to motivate workers is to build opportunities for challenge and achievement into their jobs via job enrichment?

The information gathered during a job analysis is primarily used to ensure that firms are in compliance with the EEO,OSHA,and all state governments.

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.

What time-saving options are available to a busy manager who needs to conduct a job analysis and write job descriptions? Explain your answer in a brief essay.

A standard format for writing a job description does not exist.

One of the problems with direct observation is ________,which is when workers alter their normal activities because they are being watched.

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

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

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.

O*NET has become an increasingly popular Web tool for creating and distributing position analysis questionnaires to employees who are located throughout the world.

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

Which of the following best supports the argument that jobs should be described in terms of competencies rather than duties?

During the job analysis process,the primary purpose of having workers review and modify data collected about their current positions is to ________.

Experts at the ________ performed the earliest form of job analysis and published the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

The Manager's Role in Strategic Human Resource Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Coaching, Careers, and Talent Management

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in HR Management

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

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