Question 1

Abilities,interests and work styles are elements for which O*NET category?
A)occupation
B)experience
C)worker characteristics
D)worker requirements

Accepted Answer

Abilities, interests, and work styles are characteristics of an individual worker, therefore they fall under the category of worker characteristics in O*NET.

Question 2

________ are the social context or physical environment where work will be performed.

Accepted Answer

Working conditions

Question 3

Compare and contrast job analysis and job evaluation.

Accepted Answer

Job analysis is a systematic process for gathering,documenting,and analyzing information in order to describe jobs.Job analysis describes job content,worker requirements,and working conditions.Job evaluation is used to systematically recognize differences in the relative worth among a set of jobs and establish pay differentials accordingly.HR professionals create internally consistent job structures through job analysis and job evaluation.Job analysis is a descriptive procedure,however job evaluation reflects value judgments.Through job analysis HR specialists write job descriptions that describe job duties and minimum qualifications required of individuals to perform their jobs.Job evaluation reflects the values and priorities that management places on various positions.

Question 4

These indicate the name of each job within a company's job structure.
A)job specifications
B)job summaries
C)position headings
D)job titles

Accepted Answer

Job titles are the specific names given to each job within a company's job structure. Job specifications refer to the specific qualifications and requirements needed for a job, job summaries give an overview of the job responsibilities, and position headings may be broader categories that contain multiple job titles.

Question 5

Who leads the process of analyzing jobs?
A)compensation generalists
B)HR specialists
C)HR generalists
D)compensation specialists

Accepted Answer

HR specialists typically lead the process of analyzing jobs as they have expertise in job analysis, job design, and understanding the requirements and responsibilities associated with different roles within an organization.

Question 6

Which source is generally able to provide the most extensive and detailed information about how job duties are performed?
A)job analysts
B)supervisors
C)job incumbents
D)benchmark jobs

Accepted Answer

Job incumbents are individuals who are currently performing the job and therefore, they have the most intimate knowledge about how job duties are performed. They can provide detailed information about the day-to-day tasks, the skills required, and any challenges that may arise. Job analysts can also gather information about job duties but may not have the same level of detail as job incumbents. Supervisors can provide some information but may not be as familiar with the specific tasks performed by each employee. Benchmark jobs serve as a point of reference for salary and compensation but do not provide detailed information on job duties.

Question 7

Explain two possible limitations associated with establishing internally consistent compensation systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain two possible limitations associated with establishing...

Question 8

A ________ is a collection of tasks constituting the total work assignment of a single worker.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is a collection of tasks...

Question 9

This is a systematic process for gathering,documenting,and analyzing information in order to describe jobs.
A)job characterization
B)job description
C)job evaluation
D)job analysis

Accepted Answer

Job analysis is the systematic process of gathering, documenting, and analyzing information to describe jobs. It involves identifying the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform a job, as well as the duties, responsibilities, and physical and environmental conditions of the work. The information gathered through job analysis is then used to create job descriptions and evaluate jobs for pay and other purposes.

Question 10

What was the main effect created by the revisions to the ADA regulations passed in 2008?
A)Costs will be contained much more than in the past.
B)There are more hurdles for individuals seeking protection under the ADA to pass through in order to weed out false claims.
C)It is now easier for an individual seeking protection under the ADA to establish a disability within the meaning of the ADA.
D)Companies may no longer perform job analyses to see if they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Accepted Answer

The main effect of the revisions to the ADA regulations passed in 2008 was to make it easier for an individual seeking protection under the ADA to establish a disability within the meaning of the ADA. This was achieved by broadening the definition of disability and providing more examples of conditions that may be considered disabilities. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Option A and D are incorrect as there is no evidence that these changes were made. Option B is also incorrect as there is nothing in the revisions that suggests more hurdles were created for individuals seeking protection under the ADA.

Question 11

This clearly defines the relative value of each job among all jobs within a company.
A)internally consistent compensation system
B)generalized work activities
C)intra-organizational job markers
D)market comparison standards

Accepted Answer

An internally consistent compensation system is the method of determining the relative value of each job within a company by analyzing the tasks, skills, and responsibilities required for each role. This helps ensure that similar jobs with comparable levels of importance and complexity are paid equally.

Question 12

Which of the following describes job duties,tasks,and relevant factors needed to perform a job adequately?
A)job content
B)job structure
C)job summary
D)job context

Accepted Answer

Job content refers to the specific duties and tasks required to perform a job. It also includes the relevant factors and skills needed to perform the job adequately. Job structure refers to the way a job is organized within a company, job summary is a brief description of the job, and job context refers to the external factors that may impact a job.

Question 13

Generalized work activities,organizational context,and work context are requirements under which O*NET category?
A)experience
B)occupation
C)requirements
D)labor market characteristics

Accepted Answer

Generalized work activities, organizational context, and work context are all characteristics of occupations, which are categorized under O*NET's occupation category.

Question 14

This is the systematic process for recognizing differences in the relative worth among a set of jobs and for establishing pay differentials accordingly.
A)job analysis
B)job content
C)job evaluation
D)job-relatedness

Accepted Answer

Job evaluation is the systematic process of determining the relative worth of a job by evaluating its content and establishing pay differentials accordingly. Job analysis refers to the process of identifying and describing the nature of a particular job. Job-relatedness concerns the extent to which a particular trait or characteristic is relevant to the requirements of a particular job.

Question 15

________ is a descriptive process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a descriptive process....

Question 16

Which is the fundamental principle of internally consistent compensation systems?
A)Pay rates should mirror pay rate differences among the competition.
B)Jobs that require higher qualifications should be paid more than jobs that require lower qualifications.
C)All jobs should be valued equally because every job directly contributes to competitive advantage.
D)All jobs should be valued according to need.

Accepted Answer

The fundamental principle of internally consistent compensation systems is that jobs that require higher qualifications should be paid more than jobs that require lower qualifications. This ensures that employees are rewarded based on their skills and knowledge, and helps to create a fair and equitable pay structure within an organization.

Question 17

One of the essential skills that software development engineers must have is the proficiency in at least one of the modern computer programming languages,such as Java or C++.This must be indicated in which part of the job analysis description?
A)working conditions
B)job evaluation
C)worker requirement
D)job content

Accepted Answer

Worker requirement is the section of the job analysis description that deals with the skills and qualifications required for the job. Thus, indicating proficiency in a programming language falls under worker requirement.

Question 18

In an auto manufacturing company,installing a windshield on the assembly line represents a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In an auto manufacturing company,installing a windshield...

Question 19

This section concisely summarizes the job with two to four descriptive statements.
A)job summary
B)job duties
C)job titles
D)job preview

Accepted Answer

The job summary is a concise overview of the job, typically consisting of two to four descriptive statements. It provides a brief understanding of the job's function and level.

Question 20

A job analysis method is ________ if it accurately assesses each job's duties.
A)reliable
B)complete
C)valid
D)market-based

Accepted Answer

A job analysis method is considered valid if it accurately assesses each job's duties. Reliability refers to the consistency of the results obtained from a particular job analysis method, while completeness means that all important aspects of a job are covered. Market-based job analysis methods take into account external market factors such as compensation levels in determining job duties, but this does not necessarily make them more accurate or valid. Therefore, the best answer is C - valid.

Quiz 6: Building Internally Consistent Compensation Systems

Abilities,interests and work styles are elements for which O*NET category?

________ are the social context or physical environment where work will be performed.

Compare and contrast job analysis and job evaluation.

These indicate the name of each job within a company's job structure.

Who leads the process of analyzing jobs?

Which source is generally able to provide the most extensive and detailed information about how job duties are performed?

Explain two possible limitations associated with establishing internally consistent compensation systems.

A ________ is a collection of tasks constituting the total work assignment of a single worker.

This is a systematic process for gathering,documenting,and analyzing information in order to describe jobs.

What was the main effect created by the revisions to the ADA regulations passed in 2008?

This clearly defines the relative value of each job among all jobs within a company.

Which of the following describes job duties,tasks,and relevant factors needed to perform a job adequately?

Generalized work activities,organizational context,and work context are requirements under which O*NET category?

This is the systematic process for recognizing differences in the relative worth among a set of jobs and for establishing pay differentials accordingly.

________ is a descriptive process.

Which is the fundamental principle of internally consistent compensation systems?

One of the essential skills that software development engineers must have is the proficiency in at least one of the modern computer programming languages,such as Java or C++.This must be indicated in which part of the job analysis description?

In an auto manufacturing company,installing a windshield on the assembly line represents a ________.

This section concisely summarizes the job with two to four descriptive statements.

A job analysis method is ________ if it accurately assesses each job's duties.