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Which term refers to the human resource function that occurs when a manager uses the information on the job description as a basis for identifying the work environment conditions and the physical and mental capabilities required to perform the job in order to ensure it is performed safely?

A) legal issues
B) health and safety
C) safety training and development
D) performance management

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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Prior to commencing any job analyses, it's key that managers and employees understand how the analysis will be conducted and what will be done with the information that is collected.

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What are reasons the line manager should take the primary role in defining work?

What is a key belief inherent in the concept of employee teams?

Which term refers to the human resource function that occurs when a manager uses the information on the job description as a basis to identify any discrepancies between the knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated by a jobholder and the requirements contained in the description and specification for that job?

What is the job design term for when a person's job expands in the types of tasks he or she is expected to perform?

Employee empowerment is a method of involving employees in their work and encouraging them to take charge of what they do.

Which term refers to the process of systematically defining and arranging tasks, roles, and other processes to achieve employee goals and organizational effectiveness?

Which of the following is a problem frequently associated with job descriptions?

What job analysis approach do organizations operating in fast-moving environments use that focuses on standards of performance by describing how the work is to be done and what results are expected on a regular basis?

In order for employee empowerment to succeed, managers must retain full authority to make important decisions.

Which of the following might be included in a job title?

When conducting a job analysis, how can the job-related information be obtained?

Job analysis examines not only the work that is done, but also under what conditions the work is done.

Which of the following is accomplished through job analysis?

Job design is the process of defining and arranging tasks, roles, and other processes to achieve employee goals and organizational effectiveness.

What is a risk associated with conducting incumbent interviews as part of the job analysis process?

You are the aquatics manager at H2O Recreation Complex, responsible for the recruitment, hiring, and training of the lifeguards and swimming instructors. What suggestions would you make to the H2O Recreation Complex director to ensure that the following job information adequately reflects the responsibilities and KSAOs that the lifeguard/swimming instructor will need to perform the job well? What specific changes should be made to ensure the job description is measurable, valid, reliable, and legally defensible? LIFEGUARD/SWIM INSTRUCTOR (part-time) H2O RECREATION COMPLEX-YMCA/YWCA Northfield, Saskatchewan H2O Recreation Complex will be offering new swimming, fitness, childcare, day camps, youth leadership, employment, and educational programs beginning this fall. We require part-time lifeguards to join our aquatics team. Lifeguards and swim instructors are the heart of H2O, reporting directly to the aquatic supervisor. Lifeguards and swim instructors will ensure that open, public swim times and swimming programs are fun and operate safely.

Pushing decision-making responsibility up to those in management positions is the essence of empowerment.

What do the duties of a job consist of?