Question 1

With reference to Ontario pay equity legislation, briefly discuss the job evaluation methods that can be used for comparing female and male job classes.

Accepted Answer

The three main methods are (a) the job-to-job method, where a female job class is compared to a male class comparable in terms of job evaluation criteria; (b) the proportional value method, used when no comparator male job class exists; and (c) the proxy comparison method, which can be applied only in public sector organizations and only when the job-to-job and proportional value methods cannot be applied.

Question 2

Which of the following practices can NOT be used to achieve pay equity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pay levels for male comparator jobs will be lowered.
B)   All positions in a job class will receive the same adjustments in dollar terms.
C)   Each female job class must receive a yearly adjustment until pay equity is achieved.
D)   Inequitable female job classes with the lowest job rate must receive a greater adjustment. A

Question 3

Which of the following statements is an example of a job specification?

Accepted Answer

A)   arranging meetings and scheduling out-of-town travel
B)   possessing a valid driver's licence
C)   answering telephones and personal inquiries
D)   reporting to the head of the department B

Question 4

Briefly explain the purpose of job evaluation and the nature of "relative worth."

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

You have been asked to present to management potential drawbacks associated with using a job analysis process at your company. Which of the following statements would likely NOT be included in your list of drawbacks?

Accepted Answer

A)   analyzing the jobholder rather than the job
B)   gender bias
C)   use of technical language
D)   use of incorrect benchmark jobs

Question 6

Carlos decides to use a time-and-motion study to gather information about a particular job. What kind of job analysis method is Carlos using?

Accepted Answer

A)   observations
B)   interviews
C)   questionnaires
D)   functional job analysis

Question 7

Since your company is newly created, you do not have any job descriptions. Which of the following methods of job analysis will you need to use?

Accepted Answer

A)   interviews
B)   questionnaires
C)   functional
D)   observation

Question 8

The textbook identifies several methods that may be used when comparing female and male job classifications. Which of the following methods would you consider NOT appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)   the proxy method
B)   the job-to-job method
C)   the ad-hoc method
D)   the proportional value method

Question 9

There are four main methods of conducting job analysis, which include: interviews, observation, questionnaires, and functional job analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following procedures is NOT required under the Ontario Pay Equity Act?

Accepted Answer

A)   identifying job classes by gender
B)   collecting job information
C)   comparing jobs using gender neutral system
D)   checking for performance appraisal biases

Question 11

Which job evaluation method is like sorting books among a series of carefully labelled shelves in a bookcase?

Accepted Answer

A)   ranking
B)   paired comparison
C)   classification
D)   factor comparison

Question 12

Two methods of job evaluation are ranking/paired comparison and classification/grading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Under Ontario pay equity legislation, going through the pay equity process is unnecessary if your firm has no female job classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Position Analysis Questionnaire uses some 187 "job elements" to describe work activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is strongly suggested that employees in organizations using a human relations management strategy should not actively participate in the development and process associated with job evaluations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An Ontario-based organization asks you to recommend a job evaluation method that may meet pay equity legislation. What job evaluation method are you likely NOT to recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)   point
B)   factor comparison
C)   ranking
D)   classification

Question 17

Which term is used to describe key characteristics of jobs that are valued by organizations and differentiate jobs from one another?

Accepted Answer

A)   core job dimensions
B)   job facts
C)   compensable factors
D)   benchmarks

Question 18

Identify and briefly explain the main methods used to obtain the information necessary for effective job evaluation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which of the following practices would you use to reduce the amount of time needed to conduct a job analysis using the interview method?

Accepted Answer

A)   Interview managers and employees.
B)   Use a time-and-motion interview process.
C)   Use an open-ended interview process.
D)   Use a structured interview process.

Question 20

Which of the following concepts best explains why a compensation specialist is likely to earn more money working for a human resources consulting firm than for a food distribution company?

Accepted Answer

A)   pay equity
B)   pay differentials
C)   relative value
D)   labour supply

Exam 7: Evaluating Jobs: The Job Evaluation Process

With reference to Ontario pay equity legislation, briefly discuss the job evaluation methods that can be used for comparing female and male job classes.

Which of the following practices can NOT be used to achieve pay equity?

Which of the following statements is an example of a job specification?

Briefly explain the purpose of job evaluation and the nature of "relative worth."

You have been asked to present to management potential drawbacks associated with using a job analysis process at your company. Which of the following statements would likely NOT be included in your list of drawbacks?

Carlos decides to use a time-and-motion study to gather information about a particular job. What kind of job analysis method is Carlos using?

Since your company is newly created, you do not have any job descriptions. Which of the following methods of job analysis will you need to use?

The textbook identifies several methods that may be used when comparing female and male job classifications. Which of the following methods would you consider NOT appropriate?

There are four main methods of conducting job analysis, which include: interviews, observation, questionnaires, and functional job analysis.

Which of the following procedures is NOT required under the Ontario Pay Equity Act?

Which job evaluation method is like sorting books among a series of carefully labelled shelves in a bookcase?

Two methods of job evaluation are ranking/paired comparison and classification/grading.

Under Ontario pay equity legislation, going through the pay equity process is unnecessary if your firm has no female job classes.

The Position Analysis Questionnaire uses some 187 "job elements" to describe work activities.

It is strongly suggested that employees in organizations using a human relations management strategy should not actively participate in the development and process associated with job evaluations.

An Ontario-based organization asks you to recommend a job evaluation method that may meet pay equity legislation. What job evaluation method are you likely NOT to recommend?

Which term is used to describe key characteristics of jobs that are valued by organizations and differentiate jobs from one another?

Identify and briefly explain the main methods used to obtain the information necessary for effective job evaluation.

Which of the following practices would you use to reduce the amount of time needed to conduct a job analysis using the interview method?

Which of the following concepts best explains why a compensation specialist is likely to earn more money working for a human resources consulting firm than for a food distribution company?