Question 1

There are two major types of job analysis:

Accepted Answer

Worker-oriented job analysis focuses on understanding the characteristics and attributes required to perform a job effectively. Task-oriented job analysis, on the other hand, focuses on identifying the specific tasks and activities involved in the job. Both types of analysis are essential in determining the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a job and can help in identifying areas for improvement and training. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 2

When an I/O psychologist focuses broadly on the general aspects of a person on the job-including the physical, interpersonal, and mental factors necessary to complete that job-the psychologist is using a _____ approach to job analysis.

Accepted Answer

A worker-oriented approach to job analysis focuses on the broader aspects of a person on the job, including physical, interpersonal, and mental factors necessary to complete the job. This approach looks at the skills, abilities, and traits that successful workers possess and how they interact with the job demands.

Question 3

Turning a key to start an engine is an example of a unit of work activity known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

An element is the smallest unit of work activity, such as turning a key to start an engine.

Question 4

The most basic level of work is made up of the _____ of work, which combine to form _____.

Accepted Answer

The most basic level of work is made up of the elements of work, which combine to form tasks. Elements are the smallest units of work activity, and when combined, they form tasks, which are more complex work actions.

Question 5

A(n) _____ is a collection of _____.

Accepted Answer

A job is a collection of positions. A job can be seen as a broader category that encompasses various positions with similar roles, responsibilities, or functions within an organization.

Question 6

Helen is conducting a job analysis for the job of executive assistant. She focuses on describing the various employee characteristics (e.g., patient, intelligent, organized). Which of these describes Helen's approach to job analysis?

Accepted Answer

Helen's focus on describing the characteristics of employees, such as being patient, intelligent, and organized, aligns with the worker-oriented approach. This approach emphasizes the attributes or qualities of the worker necessary to perform the job effectively, rather than the specific tasks the job entails.

Question 7

KSAOs constitute the knowledge, _____, abilities, and other characteristics needed for a job.

Accepted Answer

KSAOs stand for Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other characteristics needed for a job. Therefore, the best choice is D) skills, as this is one of the four key components that make up KSAOs.

Question 8

A collection of positions similar enough to one another to share a common title is referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A collection of positions with similar enough tasks and responsibilities to share a common title is referred to as a job. Therefore, option D is the most appropriate answer. Option A is incorrect because an element refers to a component or part of something, and it is not related to job titles. Option B is incorrect because tasks are specific activities or duties performed in a job, and they do not define a job title. Option C is also incorrect because hybrid usually refers to a combination of two or more different things, and it is not related to job titles.

Question 9

To conduct a job analysis for the job of truck driver, Joshua is gathering information about the work of truck driving as well as about the truck drivers who perform the work. Which approach to job analysis is Joshua employing?

Accepted Answer

Joshua is using a hybrid approach to job analysis because he is gathering information about both the work (tasks) of truck driving and about the truck drivers (workers) who perform the work, combining elements of both task-oriented and worker-oriented approaches.

Question 10

Pamela is conducting a job analysis for the job of pizza delivery driver. She focuses on describing the various tasks (e.g., driving a car to a delivery address giving customers correct change). Which of these describes Pamela's approach to job analysis?

Accepted Answer

Pamela's approach to job analysis is task-oriented as she is focusing on describing the tasks involved in the job of pizza delivery driver.

Question 11

Selena has a number of tasks she must complete, such as working with customers, taking inventory, and managing her team. These tasks define her:

Accepted Answer

The tasks listed (working with customers, taking inventory, managing a team) are indicative of the position that Selena holds within her organization. They do not necessarily define an element or career, and while they are tasks, they do not define tasks in general.

Question 12

Hector is conducting a job analysis, during which he observes that several elements are involved when a waiter takes a customer's order. These include asking for the order, writing down the order, and retrieving the customer's menu. Collectively, these elements constitute a:

Accepted Answer

A task is a specific action performed within a job. In this scenario, the elements observed by Hector (asking for the order, writing down the order, and retrieving the customer's menu) are all tasks that make up the broader job of being a waiter. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Question 13

In the 1930s, the Department of Labor developed the _____, which was a resource that listed job tasks and duties attached to a job; this has since been replaced by the _____.

Accepted Answer

The Department of Labor developed the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) in the 1930s to list job tasks and duties attached to a job. However, it has since been replaced by the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), making option C the correct choice. The Personnel Assessment Form (PAQ) is a job analysis technique used to evaluate job characteristics, and it is not directly related to this question.

Question 14

For the job of a typist, pressing a key on a keyboard is an example of a(n)_____; being able to type words on the keyboard, format a document, and e-mail final documents would be examples of _____.

Accepted Answer

Pressing a key on a keyboard is an example of an element, while typing words, formatting a document, and e-mailing final documents are all examples of tasks.

Question 15

Job analysis is the process of _____ a job.

Accepted Answer

Job analysis is the process of identifying and determining the essential duties, responsibilities, tasks, and qualifications associated with a particular job. This helps in defining the job and establishing its requirements. Developing, adding, or eliminating a job comes after the job has been defined through the job analysis process.

Question 16

According to the terminology presented in the textbook, which list presents the terms from the smallest and most specific to the largest and most general?

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook, the hierarchy of terms goes from element (smallest and most specific), to task, to position, and finally to job (largest and most general). Therefore, the correct sequence is element, task, position, job, which is only presented in option C.

Question 17

In one job analysis approach, experts generate task statements that are then given to incumbents of that job, who check off which tasks they do on the job. This technique is known as the:

Accepted Answer

The Task Inventory Approach involves the generation of task statements by experts, which are then given to job incumbents to check off which tasks they do on the job. This approach is also known as the task inventory method. Option B is incorrect because the technique mentioned is not the task checklist approach, where a list of tasks performed by job incumbents is used to generate a job analysis. Option C, the job element method, involves the identification and analysis of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAOs) required to perform a job. Option D, the common-metric questionnaire, is not a recognized job analysis technique.

Question 18

KSAOs constitute the knowledge, skills, _____, and other characteristics needed for a job.

Accepted Answer

KSAOs stands for Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics. While attitudes and aptitudes may play a role in a job, they are not considered part of the KSAOs. Assignments are tasks or responsibilities given to an employee and are not a characteristic needed for a job.

Question 19

In job analysis, we often need to consult people, usually job incumbents or supervisors, who have a great deal of expertise in how a particular job is done. These people are known as:

Accepted Answer

SMEs stands for Subject Matter Experts, who are individuals with extensive knowledge or experience in a particular field or job. They are considered valuable sources of information for conducting a job analysis. PAQs (Position Analysis Questionnaires) and DOTs (Dictionary of Occupational Titles) are job analysis methods, while JEMs (Job Element Method) is a specific type of job analysis technique. None of these options fit the description of individuals who provide expertise in a particular job.

Question 20

Task Inventory Approach, Functional Job Analysis, and the O*NET are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

Task Inventory Approach, Functional Job Analysis, and the O*NET all focus on identifying and analyzing the specific tasks and activities required for a job. This makes them task-oriented techniques, as opposed to worker-oriented techniques which focus on traits and characteristics of the individual performing the job (such as personality tests or aptitude tests). KSAOs (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other characteristics) are often assessed using task-oriented techniques like these, as they provide a detailed breakdown of the specific knowledge and skills required for a job. Job elements are the specific components or attributes that make up a job - these can be identified and described using task-oriented techniques.

Quiz 3: Job Analysis

There are two major types of job analysis:

When an I/O psychologist focuses broadly on the general aspects of a person on the job-including the physical, interpersonal, and mental factors necessary to complete that job-the psychologist is using a _____ approach to job analysis.

Turning a key to start an engine is an example of a unit of work activity known as a(n) :

The most basic level of work is made up of the _ of work, which combine to form _.

A(n) _ is a collection of _.

Helen is conducting a job analysis for the job of executive assistant. She focuses on describing the various employee characteristics (e.g., patient, intelligent, organized) . Which of these describes Helen's approach to job analysis?

KSAOs constitute the knowledge, _____, abilities, and other characteristics needed for a job.

A collection of positions similar enough to one another to share a common title is referred to as a(n) :

To conduct a job analysis for the job of truck driver, Joshua is gathering information about the work of truck driving as well as about the truck drivers who perform the work. Which approach to job analysis is Joshua employing?

Pamela is conducting a job analysis for the job of pizza delivery driver. She focuses on describing the various tasks (e.g., driving a car to a delivery address giving customers correct change) . Which of these describes Pamela's approach to job analysis?

Selena has a number of tasks she must complete, such as working with customers, taking inventory, and managing her team. These tasks define her:

Hector is conducting a job analysis, during which he observes that several elements are involved when a waiter takes a customer's order. These include asking for the order, writing down the order, and retrieving the customer's menu. Collectively, these elements constitute a:

In the 1930s, the Department of Labor developed the _, which was a resource that listed job tasks and duties attached to a job; this has since been replaced by the _.

For the job of a typist, pressing a key on a keyboard is an example of a(n) _; being able to type words on the keyboard, format a document, and e-mail final documents would be examples of _.

Job analysis is the process of _____ a job.

According to the terminology presented in the textbook, which list presents the terms from the smallest and most specific to the largest and most general?

In one job analysis approach, experts generate task statements that are then given to incumbents of that job, who check off which tasks they do on the job. This technique is known as the:

KSAOs constitute the knowledge, skills, _____, and other characteristics needed for a job.

In job analysis, we often need to consult people, usually job incumbents or supervisors, who have a great deal of expertise in how a particular job is done. These people are known as:

Task Inventory Approach, Functional Job Analysis, and the O*NET are all examples of:

Quiz 3: Job Analysis

There are two major types of job analysis:

When an I/O psychologist focuses broadly on the general aspects of a person on the job-including the physical, interpersonal, and mental factors necessary to complete that job-the psychologist is using a _____ approach to job analysis.

Turning a key to start an engine is an example of a unit of work activity known as a(n) :

The most basic level of work is made up of the _____ of work, which combine to form _____.

A(n) _____ is a collection of _____.

Helen is conducting a job analysis for the job of executive assistant. She focuses on describing the various employee characteristics (e.g., patient, intelligent, organized) . Which of these describes Helen's approach to job analysis?

KSAOs constitute the knowledge, _____, abilities, and other characteristics needed for a job.

A collection of positions similar enough to one another to share a common title is referred to as a(n) :

To conduct a job analysis for the job of truck driver, Joshua is gathering information about the work of truck driving as well as about the truck drivers who perform the work. Which approach to job analysis is Joshua employing?

Pamela is conducting a job analysis for the job of pizza delivery driver. She focuses on describing the various tasks (e.g., driving a car to a delivery address giving customers correct change) . Which of these describes Pamela's approach to job analysis?

Selena has a number of tasks she must complete, such as working with customers, taking inventory, and managing her team. These tasks define her:

Hector is conducting a job analysis, during which he observes that several elements are involved when a waiter takes a customer's order. These include asking for the order, writing down the order, and retrieving the customer's menu. Collectively, these elements constitute a:

In the 1930s, the Department of Labor developed the _____, which was a resource that listed job tasks and duties attached to a job; this has since been replaced by the _____.

For the job of a typist, pressing a key on a keyboard is an example of a(n) _____; being able to type words on the keyboard, format a document, and e-mail final documents would be examples of _____.

Job analysis is the process of _____ a job.

According to the terminology presented in the textbook, which list presents the terms from the smallest and most specific to the largest and most general?

In one job analysis approach, experts generate task statements that are then given to incumbents of that job, who check off which tasks they do on the job. This technique is known as the:

KSAOs constitute the knowledge, skills, _____, and other characteristics needed for a job.

In job analysis, we often need to consult people, usually job incumbents or supervisors, who have a great deal of expertise in how a particular job is done. These people are known as:

Task Inventory Approach, Functional Job Analysis, and the O*NET are all examples of:

The most basic level of work is made up of the _ of work, which combine to form _.

A(n) _ is a collection of _.

In the 1930s, the Department of Labor developed the _, which was a resource that listed job tasks and duties attached to a job; this has since been replaced by the _.

For the job of a typist, pressing a key on a keyboard is an example of a(n) _; being able to type words on the keyboard, format a document, and e-mail final documents would be examples of _.