Chapter 4
Which of the following is not a use of job analysis?
Benefits
Why is job analysis called the cornerstone of human resource management?
The information generated is used for many different purposes.
There are six steps in the job analysis process. These steps are selecting the jobs to analyze, collecting the data,
verifying the data, creating job descriptions and specifications, communicating, and
reviewing the relevant organizational information.
Knowing the actual requirements of an organization's various jobs is essential for planning future
staffing needs.
True
Huda is meeting with a member of the human resource department to determine if the duties, tasks, and
responsibilities that human resources have determined for her job match what she actually does. What step is this in
the job analysis process?
Review information with job data
How does job analysis help with training and development?
By comparing the knowledge, skills, and abilities [KSAs] that employees bring to the job with those that are
identified by job analysis, managers can determine gaps.
Your answer is correct.
A position is a collection of tasks and responsibilities performed by one person.
True
Which of the following most clearly describes a process chart?
A chart showing inputs and outputs of the job being analyzed
What type of information would be depicted on an organizational chart?
Chain of command and who is accountable to whom
Jennifer is trying to decide how to organize a large new not-for-profit agency. What would be the
major criterion that Jennifer should consider?
The strategy of the organization
The process of systematically organizing work into tasks is
Job design
Jennifer works for a production line. Her task is to sew a button to winter jackets so that the button lines up with the
buttonholes. Last month she was also given the task of creating the buttonhole in addition to attaching the button to
the jacket. This is known as
Job enlargement
Which of the following is a disadvantage of work simplification?
Leads to lower satisfaction
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TRUE/FALSE
1 : The job incumbent is the primary individual who determines what tasks and activities are to
be performed.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : B
2 : The line manager takes an active role in determining what skills and abilities are needed to
successfully perform the work.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : A
3 : In defining and designing work, the line manager must be aware of the most efficient order of
job tasks and activities in order to maximize organizational performance.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : A
4 : Work activities, worker attributes, and work context are some of the information gathered as
part of job design.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : B
5 : The National Occupational Classification [NOC] codes list detailed information regarding
various jobs.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : A
6 : In order to effectively perform most of the HRM processes and practices, HR managers need
to determine the requirements of the jobs in an organization.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : A
7 : Job analysis is the process of obtaining information about jobs or work by determining what
the duties, tasks, or activities are and what skills, knowledge, and abilities are associated with
those jobs.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : A
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