Question 1

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,if a disabled applicant can perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodation,but cannot perform some of the job's desirable criteria,they must be considered for the position.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Competency modeling is a job analysis method that identifies the necessary worker competencies for high performance.

Accepted Answer

Competency modeling is a job analysis method that identifies the necessary worker competencies for high performance. Therefore, the given statement is true.

Question 3

In a deductive job analysis,the job duties and sometimes even the work tasks have already been determined.

Accepted Answer

In a deductive job analysis, the job duties and sometimes even the work tasks have already been determined prior to the analysis. This method starts with a pre-existing framework and then gathers data to support it.

Question 4

A reward's differential refers to the uniqueness of the reward.

Accepted Answer

A reward's differential refers to the difference in the amount or type of reward given, often based on performance or achievement levels, rather than its uniqueness.

Question 5

In an inductive job analysis,the main job duties and work tasks have been determined beforehand.

Accepted Answer

In an inductive job analysis, the main job duties and work tasks are not determined beforehand, but are instead inferred from the data collected through observations and interviews with incumbents and supervisors.

Question 6

Formal job descriptions are best for young organizations that need flexible employees.

Accepted Answer

Formal job descriptions provide clear guidelines and expectations for employees, making them more suitable for established organizations with defined roles and responsibilities. Young organizations may need employees who can be flexible and adapt to changing needs, which may not be fully defined by a formal job description.

Question 7

Reliability and applicability are the two most important feature of any job analysis method.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

The critical incidents technique of job analysis is a method that identifies extremely effective and ineffective behaviors by documenting critical incidents that have occurred on the job.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the critical incidents technique of job analysis.

Question 9

A job duty is an observable unit of work with a beginning and an end.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Desirable criteria are those that may enhance the new hire's job performance,but are not essential to adequate job performance.

Accepted Answer

Desirable criteria are traits or qualities that are preferred in a new hire, but not necessary for them to adequately perform their job duties. Therefore, they are not considered essential criteria.

Question 11

Analyzing the requirements of a job as it exists today is a future-oriented job analysis.

Accepted Answer

Analyzing the requirements of a job as it exists today is a present-oriented job analysis. Future-oriented job analysis involves predicting the skills and knowledge that will be needed in a job in the future.

Question 12

The same job analysis techniques can be used effectively for staffing,compensation,and training purposes.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

A systematic process of identifying and describing the important aspects of a job and the characteristic a worker needs to perform the job well is a ________.
A) legal audit
B) job analysis
C) bona fide occupational qualification
D) job specification

Accepted Answer

A job analysis is a systematic process of identifying and describing the important aspects of a job and the characteristic a worker needs to perform the job well. A legal audit is a review of an organization's compliance with employment laws and regulations. A bona fide occupational qualification is a legal defense that allows employers to discriminate based on certain characteristics if they are essential to the job. A job specification is a document that outlines the specific requirements for a job, and is often based on the information gathered during a job analysis.

Question 14

Pay is an example of an extrinsic reward.

Accepted Answer

Pay is a tangible external reward that is given to an employee in exchange for their work, making it an extrinsic reward.

Question 15

If the job of a loader exists to load packages on delivery trucks,the ability to safely lift and load packages onto a truck is a(n)________.
A) job description
B) desirable criteria
C) job grade
D) essential function

Accepted Answer

The ability to safely lift and load packages onto a truck is an essential function of the job, as it directly relates to the main duties and responsibilities of a loader.

Question 16

A job analysis that produces a valid selection system identifies characteristics in candidates that ________.
A) can be easily replaced
B) are not easily learned on the job
C) are easily manipulated
D) can ensure efficiency and low cost at the same time

Accepted Answer

A valid selection system should identify characteristics in candidates that are not easily learned on the job, as these are traits that the candidate either possesses or does not possess. This helps ensure that the selection system accurately identifies qualified candidates and avoids unnecessary training costs. Characteristics that are easily manipulated or replaced are less useful in a selection system, as they may not accurately reflect the candidate's overall abilities or potential for success in the job. Ensuring efficiency and low cost are important goals, but they should not be prioritized over accurately identifying qualified candidates.

Question 17

A job analysis ________.
A) establishes hiring quotas for different protected groups
B) ensures that equal numbers of all protected groups are in a firm's workforce
C) determines a job's entry requirements
D) is generated by an affirmative action plan

Accepted Answer

A job analysis determines the entry requirements for a job, including the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. It does not involve establishing hiring quotas or ensuring equal representation of protected groups, which are concerns addressed by affirmative action plans.

Question 18

Jobs performed in a consistent,predictable manner are easiest to analyze.

Accepted Answer

Jobs that are performed consistently and predictably can be easily analyzed and broken down into specific tasks, making them easier to manage and optimize.

Question 19

A formal group or cluster of tasks is a ________.
A) job analysis
B) job family
C) person specification
D) job

Accepted Answer

A formal group or cluster of tasks is a job.

Question 20

A job family description provides a quick overview of the job family that contains dissimilar jobs.

Accepted Answer

This is correct. A job family description is a summary of a job family that may include various roles that share similar characteristics or requirements.

Quiz 4: Strategic Job Analysis and Competency Modeling