Question 1

Discuss the specific job-analysis techniques in terms of the types of information generated, the degree of specificity to the job being analyzed, and relationship to the characteristics of the job or of the worker.

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Question 2

Evidence suggests that jobs occupied by men are rated as more complex than similar jobs occupied by women.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The first step in the job-analysis process involves:

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A)  determining who is responsible for collecting data. 
B)  determining an organization's precise information needs. 
C)  determining the methodsfor obtaining information. 
D)  identifying the jobs to be assessed. 
E)  determining the recent labor market trends.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true of job analysis?

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A)  It is the process of gathering and organizing detailed information about jobs. 
B)  It helps managers understand the processes through which jobs are most effectively performed. 
C)  It is a fundamental input to the human resource planning process. 
D)  It helps firms to analyze the labor force trends in the market. 
E)  It helps managers understand the kinds of skills and abilities necessary for employees to perform their jobs.

Question 5

In the process of job analysis, when a job analyst interviews individuals who are performing the jobs being analyzed, it is most likely that the individuals may:

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A)  overstate the skills and qualifications needed to perform the task. 
B)  express their work preferences more clearly. 
C)  refer the interviewer to a subject matter expert. 
D)  provide an honest feedback of the company's human resource policies. 
E)  stress on the perks and benefits available to them.

Question 6

Which of the following is true of market wage rates?

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A)  They remain the same across various regions in a country. 
B)  They change according to the demand and supply of labor. 
C)  They remain consistent over time. 
D)  They are uninfluenced by the local unemployment rates. 
E)  They are independent of the different levels of competitiveness for talent.

Question 7

Summarize the legal issues in job analysis.

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Question 8

A company pursuing a growth strategy is most likely to:

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A)  complicate job tasks forcing employees to quit. 
B)  lay off employees and downsize the workforce. 
C)  roll out early retirement offers and packages. 
D)  create an invisible barrier that keeps women from progressingto higher levels. 
E)  explore new sources for potential employees.

Question 9

In the context of the Position Analysis Questionnaire, which of the following represents the physical and social contacts where the work is performed?

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A)  Relationships with other people 
B)  Information inputs 
C)  Mental processes 
D)  Work output 
E)  Job context

Question 10

Forecasting the future supply of human resources does not require an analysis of internal company records.

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