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</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)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Hobbies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is knowledge important in job specifications?

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

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

    <p>Knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an ability from a skill?

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

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