Which of the following is not one of the important and necessary incumbent characteristics that a subject matter expert (SME) must rate during the identification of KSAOs in a job analysis?
A) Degree of trouble likely if the KSAO is absent
B) If the KSAO is necessary for new workers
C) If the KSAO subordinates worker differences
D) If the KSAO is practical to expect

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The KSAO should distinguish superior workers from average workers. Spector, Brannick and Coovert (1989) suggest SMEs should rate each characteristic on four criteria: if it is necessary for new workers, if it is practical to expect, the degree of trouble likely if the KSAO is absent, and if the KSAO distinguishes superior workers from average workers.

Which of the Following Is Not One of the Important