Employment Laws and Competency Modeling Quiz
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What is the basis for workforce planning, sourcing plans, selection systems, career development, and O*NET?

  • Pay and demand information
  • Job descriptions (correct)
  • Mental/psychological attributes
  • Occupational Information Network

Where can organizations often post job descriptions for potential candidates?

  • Online casino websites
  • O*Net Homepage
  • National Retail Federation
  • SHRM.org (correct)

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, employees are categorized as ________________.

  • Job-related
  • Mentally fit or unfit
  • Exempt or non-exempt (correct)
  • Equal in pay

What Act requires similar pay for women if job descriptions show no substantial differences in tasks?

<p>Equal Pay Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of database provides comprehensive job information including requirements, descriptions, pay, and demand?

<p>Occupational Information Network (O*NET) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can individuals find unique information about specific professions like architects or accountants?

<p>Profession-specific organizations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT commonly included in a job specification?

<p>Hobbies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is knowledge important in job specifications?

<p>It helps in employee training (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for conducting salary surveys on 'similar jobs'?

<p>Knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an ability from a skill?

<p>Abilities are innate while skills are expandable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context are employees often rated based on the tasks they are expected to perform?

<p>Performance management (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following refers to the capacity to perform a mental or physical activity at the present time?

<p>Ability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main requirement under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) for employers?

<p>Specify job elements that endanger health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key responsibility of employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act/ADA Amendments Act?

<p>Provide accommodations for disabled workers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are competencies different from KSAOs (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other characteristics) according to the text?

<p>Competencies focus on an individual's capability to learn and apply KSAOs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of Competency Modeling as mentioned in the text?

<p>Competencies can be too general to be useful (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is NOT part of Competency Modeling advantages as outlined in the text?

<p>Easy measurement of competencies in all contexts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of job analysis, what do Competencies mainly focus on?

<p>An individual's capability to learn and apply KSAOs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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