12 Questions
Which term refers to an identifiable work activity carried out for a specific purpose?
Task
What is defined as a collection of tasks and duties performed by one person?
Position
Which term refers to several tasks related by some sequence of events?
Duty
What is a collection or aggregation of tasks, duties, and responsibilities regarded as a regular assignment to individual employees?
Job
What is the purpose of a Management Position Description Questionnaire (MPDQ)?
To analyze managerial jobs using a standardized instrument
In a fast-changing environment, how are jobs viewed according to the Modern View of Human Resource Management?
As rigid solutions to an elastic problem
What is the primary focus of Job Analysis in Human Resource Management?
Collecting information about duties, tasks, environment, and relationships
What is the purpose of developing a Job Specification in the context of Job Analysis?
To outline the specific qualifications and skills required for a job
Which technique of Job Analysis involves directly observing employees in their work environment?
Personal Observation
What is the traditional view of jobs in the context of Human Resource Management?
Jobs exist as immutable and unchanging
What is the purpose of the Maintenance of Log Records in Job Analysis?
To keep a record of specific job-related activities and events
What does the Modern View of Human Resource Management emphasize about an organization?
It is made up of constantly changing activities and projects
Test your knowledge of human resource management and job analysis with this quiz. Assess your understanding of job terminologies, the importance of job analysis, steps involved in job analysis, and techniques used in job analysis.
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