Question 1

The ________ contains job descriptions for all U.S. workers in more than 800 occupations.

Accepted Answer

A) The federal government updates job descriptions for all U.S. workers in more than 800 occupations every 10 years. The 2010 SOC replaced the federal government's job descriptions for U.S. workers for the year 2000 system.

Question 2

What is a comprehensive government developed database of worker attributes and job characteristics?

Accepted Answer

C) O*NET, the Occupational Information Network, is a comprehensive, government-developed database of worker attributes and job characteristics. It is the nation's primary source of occupational information.

Question 3

Outside consultants would most likely be hired to conduct job analyses when an organization ________.

Accepted Answer

C) Organizations that lack the technical expertise may use outside consultants to perform job analysis. Large organizations may have one or more job analysts, but in small organizations line supervisors may be responsible for job analysis.

Question 4

The primary reason for reviewing job analysis results with employees is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) After jobs have been analyzed and the descriptions written, the results should be reviewed with the supervisor and the worker to ensure that they are accurate, clear, and understandable. The courtesy of reviewing results with employees helps to gain their acceptance.

Question 5

The job identification section of the job description includes the ________.

Accepted Answer

C) The job identification section includes the job title, the department, the reporting relationship, and a job number or code. Skills, company size, and duties are not included in the job identification section.

Question 6

Which section in the job description includes the job title, the department, the reporting relationship, and a job number or code?

Accepted Answer

B) The job identification section of a job description includes the job title, the department, the reporting relationship, and a job number or code. A good title will closely approximate the nature of the work content and will distinguish that job from others.

Question 7

The person who conducts job analysis is interested in gathering ________.

Accepted Answer

A) The person who conducts job analysis is interested in gathering data on what is involved in performing a particular job.

Question 8

The ________ is the essential foundation for facilitating career counseling, education, employment, and training activities.

Accepted Answer

C) The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) provides the essential foundation for facilitating career counseling, education, employment, and training activities by containing information about knowledge, skills, abilities; interests; general work activities; and work context.

Question 9

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be included in a job description?

Accepted Answer

D) A job description should provide concise statements of what employees are expected to do on the job, how they do it, and the conditions under which the duties are performed. Job descriptions are not likely to include information about benefits and salary.

Question 10

Mario, an HR specialist at General Motors, needs to conduct a job analysis for the position of a financial analyst position. Which job analysis method is LEAST appropriate for Mario to use?

Accepted Answer

D) The observation method is used primarily to gather information on jobs emphasizing manual skills, such as those of an assembly line operator. A financial analyst performs more mental than physical activity, so the observation method would be least appropriate.

Question 11

The HR department at Top Choice Manufacturing has been asked to collect job analysis information about general worker behaviors rather than tasks. Which job analysis method would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) The PAQ is a structured job analysis questionnaire that uses a checklist to collect data about general worker behaviors instead of tasks. The functional job analysis focuses assesses specific job outputs and identifies job tasks in terms of task statements. Both interviews and observations collect task related information.

Question 12

What document should provide concise statements of what employees are expected to do on the job and indicate what employees do, how they do it, and the conditions under which the duties are performed?

Accepted Answer

B) A job description should provide concise statements of what employees are expected to do on the job, how they do it, and the conditions under which the duties are performed. Concise and accurate job descriptions are the starting point for most HR tasks.

Question 13

One of the primary advantages of O*NET is that it ________.

Accepted Answer

C) O*NET, the Occupational Information Network, is a comprehensive, government-developed database of worker attributes and job characteristics. It is the nation's primary source of occupational information. Its flexible design captures rapidly changing job requirements.

Question 14

Which of the following helps ensure that a job description does not become obsolete?

Accepted Answer

B) The job analysis date is placed on the job description to aid in identifying job changes that would make the description obsolete. This practice ensures periodic review of job content and minimizes the number of obsolete job descriptions.

Question 15

The people who participate in job analysis should include, at a minimum, the employee and the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Although more individuals may be involved in a job analysis, the fewest would include the employee and his or her immediate supervisor. Large firms may require HR specialists to join the employee and supervisor with the job analysis.

Question 16

The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) of 2010 does not ________.

Accepted Answer

D) The federal government updates job descriptions for all U.S. workers in more than 800 occupations every 10 years. The 2010 SOC replaced the federal government's job descriptions for U.S. workers for the year 2000 system. The SOC descriptions are based on actual changes in the nature or organization of work activities being performed in the economy. Professional organizations and labor groups can use the SOC system to seek recognition or a higher profile for their members' occupations by gaining a separate listing or reclassification. Most current occupations will be unaffected except perhaps for a change in the description's wording.

Question 17

Which of the following is a True statement regarding job analysis methods?

Accepted Answer

B) A combination of methods is preferred to a single one. Questionnaires are subject to employee exaggeration, and observation is only beneficial with physically demanding jobs.

Question 18

Mario, an HR specialist at General Motors, needs to conduct a job analysis for the position of an assembly line operator. Which job analysis method would be most appropriate for Mario to use?

Accepted Answer

B) The observation method is used primarily to gather information on jobs emphasizing manual skills, such as those of an assembly line operator. When using the observation method, the job analyst watches the worker perform job tasks and records his or her observations.

Question 19

In the job description, which element provides a concise overview of the job?

Accepted Answer

A) The job summary provides a concise overview of the job. It is generally a short paragraph that states job content.

Question 20

All of the following are items typically included in the job specification EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

B) Items typically included in the job specification are factors that are job-related, such as educational requirements, experience, and job-related personality traits and physical abilities. Compensation is not likely to be covered in a job specification.

Quiz 4: Job Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Human Resource Planning