Question : Multiple Choice Questions 21. A _____ should contain job identification information, : 1234388

Multiple Choice Questions

21. A _____ should contain job identification information, a job summary, the job duties, accountabilities, and job specification or employment standards information.

A) job classification

B) job specification

C) job description

D) job evaluation

E) job summary

22. The observation method of work analysis:

A) Is helpful when you need to collect information on the mental tasks performed on a job

B) Is the preferred method to collect information for complex senior level jobs

C) Allows for the collection of information related to infrequently performed tasks

D) Uses the job compatibility index to set the baseline for the tasks and behaviors to monitor

E) Enables the analyst to gain a deeper understanding of the job and is useful when used in combination with other methods

23. Which of the following is true concerning sources of information for work analysis?

A) Multiple sources should be avoided as often as possible

B) Never include both incumbents and supervisors in the process

C )There is no single best source to use when conducting work analysis

D) Observing incumbents does not influence their on the job performance

E) Establishing validity becomes difficult when there is data from more than one source

24. The questionnaire method for obtaining work analysis information:

A) Can be less expensive and quicker to use.

B) Is the best technique for collecting performance appraisal information.

C) Is good for collecting information on infrequently performed activities.

D) Provides a deeper understanding of job duties than relying on incumbents’ descriptions.

E) Is time-consuming and therefore typically regarded as the most expensive method.

25. Types of information assessed by using the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ)include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) Mental processes

B) Information input

C) Relationships with other people

D) Traits analysis

E) Job context

26. You are a management consultant who has recently been hired by a large utility company to redesign their compensation system. Which of the following job analysis methods would be best suited for this purpose?

A) JDS: because it is very well researched as a method

B) PAQ: because it presents job evaluation information

C) CIT because the incidents observed will help define performance for future employees

D) JCQ because it is the only method to provide information related to job compatability

E) PAQ: because it provides an analysis of skills and related selection tests

27. Which of the following approaches is used to obtain specific behavioral descriptions of a job?

A) O*Net

B) Critical Incident Technique (CIT)

C) Managerial Position Description Questionnaire (MPDQ)

D) Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ)

E) Job Compatibility Questionnaire (JCQ)

28. The _____ was designed as a work analysis method to be used primarily in the development of personnel selection instruments.

A) Critical Incident Technique (CIT)

B) Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS)

C) Job Compatibility Questionnaire (JCQ)

D) Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ)

E) Management Position Description Questionnaire (MPDQ)

29. _____ is a systematic process of gathering information about work, jobs, and the relationships among jobs.

A) Job description

B) Job evaluation

C) Job specification

D) Work analysis

E) Job classification

30. _____ is used to describe how well individuals perform their jobs.

A) Performance appraisal

B) Traits analysis

C) Job context

D) Work analysis

E) Observation