Question 1

Interviews are an effective way to collect job information for all of the following reasons except

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A)  interviewers can explain unclear questions
B)  they are quick and cost effective
C)  answers can be clarified
D)  job holders and supervisors provide input
E)  the process can provide accuracy

Question 2

One means of collecting job analysis data that is relatively unpopular,tends to be inaccurate,and is costly is the ____________________.

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The answer of One means of collecting job analysis data...

Question 3

The technique where incumbents provide examples of behaviours required to do a job effectively,and the way to do it is considered a(n)

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A)  Functional Job Analysis
B)  Occupational Information Network
C)  Position Analysis Questionnaire
D)  Critical Incident Method
E)  Fleishman's Job Analysis System

Question 4

The intent of involving employees in teams is to provide more autonomy,feedback,and compensation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Employee considerations in job design include: ergonomics,autonomy,and job variety.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Moving employees between different jobs is called

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A)  job enrichment
B)  job enlargement
C)  job design
D)  job rotation
E)  team building

Question 7

A competency model lists the competencies required in a particular job.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Efficiency is a(n)

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A)  organizational consideration of job design
B)  ergonomic consideration of job design
C)  employee consideration of job design
D)  environmental (societal) consideration of job design
E)  considered the same as task identity for job analysis purposes

Question 9

When actual performance strays from the performance standards for a job,one likely corrective action may be

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A)  changes to the standards
B)  having another person measure performance
C)  dismissal
D)  changing the job title
E)  changing jobs from full-time to part-time

Question 10

One of the organizational considerations involved in job design is

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A)  variety
B)  work flow
C)  task significance
D)  feedback
E)  task identity

Question 11

Ergonomic considerations are important to not only job design but also safety in the workplace.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

__________ considerations deal with the physical relationship between workers and their work.

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The answer of __________ considerations deal with the physical relationship...

Question 13

Organizational considerations of job design include

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A)  efficiency and work flow
B)  task variety
C)  feedback
D)  task identity
E)  task significance

Question 14

Environmental elements when considering job design include workforce availability,work practices,and _________________________.

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The answer of Environmental elements when considering job design include...

Question 15

Describe each of the key components of a job description.

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A job description typically includes sev...

Question 16

Without measurable job performance standards

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A)  performance standards are relatively worthless
B)  management is more effective
C)  performance will remain at a constant high level
D)  morale will increase among the best workers
E)  workers can be in a strike position

Question 17

Competency based job descriptions can be used for many purposes within an organization.Discuss their uses.

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Competency based job descriptions can be...

Question 18

Inappropriate job requirements can lead to discrimination and violations of the ___________________.

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The answer of Inappropriate job requirements can lead to discrimination...

Question 19

Proper job design can result in increased commitment,motivation,satisfaction,and performance on behalf of employees.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A(n)__________ consists of a group of related activities and duties.

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The answer of A(n)__________ consists of a group of related...

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__________ considerations deal with the physical relationship between workers and their work.

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Moving employees between different jobs is called

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Ergonomic considerations are important to not only job design but also safety in the workplace.

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The technique where incumbents provide examples of behaviours required to do a job effectively,and the way to do it is considered a(n)

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Without measurable job performance standards

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Employee considerations in job design include: ergonomics,autonomy,and job variety.

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Environmental elements when considering job design include workforce availability,work practices,and _________________________.

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Efficiency is a(n)

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Inappropriate job requirements can lead to discrimination and violations of the ___________________.

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A(n)__________ consists of a group of related activities and duties.

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Describe each of the key components of a job description.

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Interviews are an effective way to collect job information for all of the following reasons except

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One of the organizational considerations involved in job design is

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A competency model lists the competencies required in a particular job.

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Competency based job descriptions can be used for many purposes within an organization.Discuss their uses.

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One means of collecting job analysis data that is relatively unpopular,tends to be inaccurate,and is costly is the ____________________.

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The intent of involving employees in teams is to provide more autonomy,feedback,and compensation.

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When actual performance strays from the performance standards for a job,one likely corrective action may be

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Proper job design can result in increased commitment,motivation,satisfaction,and performance on behalf of employees.

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Organizational considerations of job design include

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