Question 1

What is one reason why SME ratings on job analyses tend to have low reliability?

Accepted Answer

Job crafting, or the ability for employees to shape and redefine their own jobs, has led to more flexibility in job duties and responsibilities. This can make it difficult for SMEs to accurately rate jobs because two jobs that are supposed to be the same may look quite different due to job crafting. As a result, SME ratings on job analyses tend to have low reliability.

Question 2

In conducting a Functional Job Analysis for the position of librarian, the task "find magazine articles" is linked to a requirement for the use of cognitive resources in handling information. Both these are related to the _____ dimension.

Accepted Answer

The task "find magazine articles" involves the use of cognitive resources to handle information, which directly relates to the "data" dimension in a Functional Job Analysis. This dimension focuses on the information and knowledge aspects of a job, rather than interpersonal interactions (people), physical objects (things), or materials and resources being used (inputs).

Question 3

Astrid writes a list of statements that describe the KSAOs necessary to perform the job of a chef, such as "Understands how to follow a recipe" and "Communicates effectively with wait staff." In this case, Astrid is MOST LIKELY creating a:

Accepted Answer

Astrid is creating a list of knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAOs) necessary to perform a job. This is characteristic of a job specification, which outlines the qualifications required for a particular job.

Question 4

What is one phenomenon that seems to affect SME job analysis ratings when the SME is an incumbent?

Accepted Answer

The self-serving bias is a common phenomenon where people tend to attribute success to their own abilities and effort, while failure is attributed to external factors. When an SME is an incumbent (already holding the job position), they may have a tendency to rate the job analysis in a way that reflects positively on their own performance and skills, resulting in a higher rating than may be accurate. This bias can have implications for recruitment and selection processes, as well as job design and performance management.

Question 5

One recent use of O*NET is to use the Occupational Interest Profiles (OIPs) to help:

Accepted Answer

O*NET's Occupational Interest Profiles (OIPs) are commonly used to assist in career counseling, as they provide information on an individual's interests and how they match up with different occupations. OIPs can help individuals explore career options and make informed decisions about their career paths.

Question 6

Jayson is conducting a job analysis for the job of kindergarten teacher. He focuses on describing the various employee characteristics (e.g., playful, patient, observant). Which of these describes Jayson's approach to job analysis?

Accepted Answer

Jayson's approach is worker-oriented because he focuses on describing the characteristics of employees needed for the job, rather than the specific tasks or elements of the job itself.

Question 7

When Javier conducts a job analysis, he uses the information gained to redesign the evaluations supervisors complete for people in that position. In this case, the job analysis will be helpful for:

Accepted Answer

Job analysis provides detailed information about the duties, responsibilities, necessary skills, outcomes, and work environment of a particular job. When Javier uses this information to redesign evaluations, it directly impacts how performance appraisals are conducted, ensuring they are relevant and accurately reflect the job's requirements.

Question 8

One of the major criticisms of the Position Analysis Questionnaire is that:

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the major criticisms of the...

Question 9

Functional job analysis (FJA) is an example of a _____, while the Job Element Method (JEM) is an example of a _____.

Accepted Answer

Functional Job Analysis (FJA) is a task-oriented approach because it focuses on the tasks and duties that are part of a job. The Job Element Method (JEM), on the other hand, is a worker-oriented approach because it focuses on the attributes or characteristics of the worker necessary to perform the job.

Question 10

In conducting a Functional Job Analysis for the position of sales clerk, the task "greets customers" is linked to a requirement for the use of interpersonal resources such as courtesy. Both these are related to the _____ dimension.

Accepted Answer

The task of greeting customers involves interaction with people, thus belongs to the people dimension of job analysis. The requirement of using interpersonal resources such as courtesy falls under the same dimension. The data dimension would involve tasks related to collecting or analyzing information, the things dimension would focus on the physical objects or equipment used in the job, and the inputs dimension would cover material or information necessary for completing tasks.

Question 11

To conduct a job analysis for the job of a cook, Alan is gathering information about the work that cooks do as well as about the cooks who perform the work. Which approach to job analysis is Alan employing?

Accepted Answer

Alan is using a hybrid approach because he is gathering information about both the work that cooks do (task-oriented) and about the cooks who perform the work (worker-oriented).

Question 12

One advantage of using the Common-Metric Questionnaire for job analysis is that:

Accepted Answer

The Common-Metric Questionnaire has items that are written at a lower reading level than the Position Analysis Questionnaire, making it more accessible to a wider audience. This can be an advantage in job analysis as it allows for greater participation and understanding from employees or job experts who may have difficulty with more complex language or technical terms. The other options (A, B, D) are not advantages of the Common-Metric Questionnaire.

Question 13

In a Functional Job Analysis, tasks are rated on three factors: things, data, and:

Accepted Answer

In a Functional Job Analysis, tasks are rated on three factors: things, data, and people. These three factors describe the different types of tasks that are performed in a job. "Things" refer to the physical objects or materials that are used in the job, "data" refers to the information and knowledge that is required for the job, and "people" refers to the interaction and communication that is involved in the job. Therefore, the correct choice is C) people.

Question 14

One of the major criticisms of the Position Analysis Questionnaire is that:

Accepted Answer

The major criticism of the Position Analysis Questionnaire is that the items are too abstract, making it difficult for employees to provide accurate responses. This can lead to inaccurate job descriptions and may not be helpful in identifying the skills and knowledge required for the job. The other options are not major criticisms of the questionnaire - A) it may take some time to complete, but it is not a major criticism, B) the questionnaire has a standard reading level and does not rule out more-educated incumbents, and D) while it may be more relevant for managerial jobs, it is not exclusive to them.

Question 15

What is a basic belief about work-oriented approaches to job analysis that are reflected in the CMQ?

Accepted Answer

The CMQ (Common Metric Questionnaire) is designed to ensure that the rating scale has the same meaning across all jobs, which is a fundamental belief in work-oriented approaches to job analysis.

Question 16

In the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), the "task element statements":

Accepted Answer

Task element statements in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) precisely describe what is done on the job. They break down the job into specific tasks and duties that are typically performed by individuals in that position.

Question 17

What is one critique of the task-oriented approach to job analysis?

Accepted Answer

By focusing solely on tasks, we may miss identifying commonalities that exist beyond the specific tasks of different jobs. This can limit our understanding of how different jobs are related and how transferable skills can be developed across jobs.

Question 18

In a Functional Job Analysis, the category "things" is defined as:

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a Functional Job Analysis, the category...

Question 19

Liane writes a list of statements that describe what gardeners do and how they do it, such as "Designs landscaping" and "Plants trees." In this case, Liane is MOST LIKELY creating a:

Accepted Answer

Liane is creating a list of statements that describe the tasks and responsibilities of gardeners, which is a typical approach to creating a job description. A job specification would typically focus on the skills, knowledge, and qualifications required for the job, while a job competency would describe the behaviors and abilities needed to perform the job successfully. Job evaluation involves analyzing the relative worth of different jobs within an organization.

Question 20

In a Functional Job Analysis, tasks are rated on three factors: people, things, and:

Accepted Answer

In a Functional Job Analysis, tasks are rated based on their interaction with people, things, and data. This method helps in understanding the job's requirements in terms of the information (data) that the job requires handling, in addition to the interaction with people and things.

Quiz 3: Job Analysis

What is one reason why SME ratings on job analyses tend to have low reliability?

In conducting a Functional Job Analysis for the position of librarian, the task "find magazine articles" is linked to a requirement for the use of cognitive resources in handling information. Both these are related to the _____ dimension.

Astrid writes a list of statements that describe the KSAOs necessary to perform the job of a chef, such as "Understands how to follow a recipe" and "Communicates effectively with wait staff." In this case, Astrid is MOST LIKELY creating a:

What is one phenomenon that seems to affect SME job analysis ratings when the SME is an incumbent?

One recent use of O*NET is to use the Occupational Interest Profiles (OIPs) to help:

Jayson is conducting a job analysis for the job of kindergarten teacher. He focuses on describing the various employee characteristics (e.g., playful, patient, observant) . Which of these describes Jayson's approach to job analysis?

When Javier conducts a job analysis, he uses the information gained to redesign the evaluations supervisors complete for people in that position. In this case, the job analysis will be helpful for:

One of the major criticisms of the Position Analysis Questionnaire is that:

Functional job analysis (FJA) is an example of a _, while the Job Element Method (JEM) is an example of a _.

In conducting a Functional Job Analysis for the position of sales clerk, the task "greets customers" is linked to a requirement for the use of interpersonal resources such as courtesy. Both these are related to the _____ dimension.

To conduct a job analysis for the job of a cook, Alan is gathering information about the work that cooks do as well as about the cooks who perform the work. Which approach to job analysis is Alan employing?

One advantage of using the Common-Metric Questionnaire for job analysis is that:

In a Functional Job Analysis, tasks are rated on three factors: things, data, and:

One of the major criticisms of the Position Analysis Questionnaire is that:

What is a basic belief about work-oriented approaches to job analysis that are reflected in the CMQ?

In the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) , the "task element statements":

What is one critique of the task-oriented approach to job analysis?

In a Functional Job Analysis, the category "things" is defined as:

Liane writes a list of statements that describe what gardeners do and how they do it, such as "Designs landscaping" and "Plants trees." In this case, Liane is MOST LIKELY creating a:

In a Functional Job Analysis, tasks are rated on three factors: people, things, and: