Question 1

How does job analysis support human resource management activities? Briefly describe one of the methods commonly used for gathering job analysis data.

Accepted Answer

Job analysis provides information for re

Question 2

Experts advise the inclusion of statements such as "performs other assignments as required" in all job descriptions to ensure the flexibility of the job's duties and responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What type of information is contained in the job identification section of a job description?

Accepted Answer

A)  job title 
B)  job summary 
C)  relationships statement 
D)  major functions or activities 
E)  standards of performance 
A)  job title 
B)  job summary 
C)  relationships statement 
D)  major functions or activities 
E)  standards of performance

Question 4

What is the primary benefit of using a position analysis questionnaire to gather data for a job analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  providing the opportunity for employees to vent job frustrations 
B)  monitoring and improving workplace safety and health 
C)  sorting information for government statistics and records 
D)  classifying jobs for the purpose of assigning salaries 
E)  uncovering important yet infrequent job tasks 
A)  providing the opportunity for employees to vent job frustrations 
B)  monitoring and improving workplace safety and health 
C)  sorting information for government statistics and records 
D)  classifying jobs for the purpose of assigning salaries 
E)  uncovering important yet infrequent job tasks

Question 5

How does the ADA affect hiring practices? How does an HR manager determine whether or not a job description complies with the ADA?

Accepted Answer

Congress enacted the Americans with Disa

Question 6

Which of the following is a written statement that describes the activities,responsibilities,working conditions,and supervisory responsibilities of a job?

Accepted Answer

A)  job specification 
B)  job analysis 
C)  job report 
D)  job description 
E)  job context 
A)  job specification 
B)  job analysis 
C)  job report 
D)  job description 
E)  job context

Question 7

The statistical analysis method for developing job specifications is more defensible than the judgmental approach because equal rights legislation forbids using traits that a firm cannot prove distinguish between high and low job performers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 use a position analysis questionnaire to collect job analysis information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compliance with EEO laws requires businesses to compile quantitative data. 
B)  Management wants to develop a pay scale for all employees at Purrfect Pets. 
C)  Purrfect Pets managers are unfamiliar with the typical routines of most employees. 
D)  Managers believe that some Purrfect Pets employees are overlooking important daily tasks. 
E)  The larger staff size now makes the business eligible for a cost effective health insurance plan. 
A)  Compliance with EEO laws requires businesses to compile quantitative data. 
B)  Management wants to develop a pay scale for all employees at Purrfect Pets. 
C)  Purrfect Pets managers are unfamiliar with the typical routines of most employees. 
D)  Managers believe that some Purrfect Pets employees are overlooking important daily tasks. 
E)  The larger staff size now makes the business eligible for a cost effective health insurance plan.

Question 9

The ________ classifies all workers into one of 23 major groups of jobs that are subdivided into minor groups of jobs and detailed occupations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Department of Labor Procedure 
B)  Position Analysis Questionnaire 
C)  Standard Occupational Classification 
D)  Federal Professions Classification System 
E)  Dictionary of Occupational Titles 
A)  Department of Labor Procedure 
B)  Position Analysis Questionnaire 
C)  Standard Occupational Classification 
D)  Federal Professions Classification System 
E)  Dictionary of Occupational Titles

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How does job analysis support human resource management activities? Briefly describe one of the methods commonly used for gathering job analysis data.

Experts advise the inclusion of statements such as "performs other assignments as required" in all job descriptions to ensure the flexibility of the job's duties and responsibilities.

What type of information is contained in the job identification section of a job description?

What is the primary benefit of using a position analysis questionnaire to gather data for a job analysis?

How does the ADA affect hiring practices? How does an HR manager determine whether or not a job description complies with the ADA?

Which of the following is a written statement that describes the activities,responsibilities,working conditions,and supervisory responsibilities of a job?

The statistical analysis method for developing job specifications is more defensible than the judgmental approach because equal rights legislation forbids using traits that a firm cannot prove distinguish between high and low job performers.

The ________ classifies all workers into one of 23 major groups of jobs that are subdivided into minor groups of jobs and detailed occupations.

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

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

How does job analysis support human resource management activities? Briefly describe one of the methods commonly used for gathering job analysis data.

Experts advise the inclusion of statements such as "performs other assignments as required" in all job descriptions to ensure the flexibility of the job's duties and responsibilities.

What type of information is contained in the job identification section of a job description?

What is the primary benefit of using a position analysis questionnaire to gather data for a job analysis?

How does the ADA affect hiring practices? How does an HR manager determine whether or not a job description complies with the ADA?

Which of the following is a written statement that describes the activities,responsibilities,working conditions,and supervisory responsibilities of a job?

The statistical analysis method for developing job specifications is more defensible than the judgmental approach because equal rights legislation forbids using traits that a firm cannot prove distinguish between high and low job performers.

The ________ classifies all workers into one of 23 major groups of jobs that are subdivided into minor groups of jobs and detailed occupations.

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

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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