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What is the purpose of job evaluation?

  • To compare jobs within an organization to ensure internal pay equity
  • To identify the personality traits necessary to perform a job
  • To determine a job's worth and how much employees should be paid (correct)
  • To determine the level of responsibility in a job

    • What is the first step in determining internal pay equity?

  • Determining the levels for each compensable factor
  • Comparing jobs within an organization
  • Determining the factor weights
  • Determining the compensable job factors (correct)

    • Why are factor weights assigned in job evaluation?

  • To identify the personality traits necessary to perform a job
  • To compare jobs within an organization
  • To determine the total number of points for each factor
  • Because some factors are more important than others (correct)

    • What is the purpose of a job evaluation committee?

    <p>To determine the total number of points for each factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a compensable job factor?

    <p>Physical demands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the levels for each compensable factor determined?

    <p>Through a discussion among the job evaluation committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of determining the worth of a job by comparing it to the external market or other organizations?

    <p>Determining External Pay Equity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a questionnaire sent to other organizations to gather information on salaries for similar positions?

    <p>Salary Survey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of audit ensures equal pay for employees performing identical duties?

    <p>Identical Duties Audit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the idea that jobs requiring the same level of skill and responsibility should be paid similarly?

    <p>Comparable Worth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the amount of money paid to an employee, excluding benefits and time off?

    <p>Direct Compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do levels of performance refer to in a job?

    <p>The expected range of performance required for the job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of defining levels of performance in a job?

    <p>To set expectations for employee performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between levels of performance and job expectations?

    <p>Levels of performance are used to set job expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of having clear levels of performance in a job?

    <p>It helps to set clear expectations for employee performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are levels of performance important in a job?

    <p>They help to set clear expectations for employee performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Job Competencies?

    <p>The knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics necessary to be successful on the job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a job description be updated?

    <p>If a job changes significantly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Job Crafting?

    <p>Informal changes made to a job by employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifying major job dimensions and tasks performed in Step 1 of a job analysis?

    <p>To identify the major job dimensions and tasks performed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in a job analysis?

    <p>People who are knowledgeable about the job, including job incumbents, supervisors, customers, and upper-level management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in preparing for an interview with a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a job analysis?

    <p>Announcing the job analysis to the employees well in advance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the AET job analysis method?

    <p>Relationship between the worker and work objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of O*NET in understanding the nature of work?

    <p>It views jobs at four levels: Economic, Organizational, Occupational, and Individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the Critical Incident Technique (CIT)?

    <p>John Flanagan and his students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the number of items in the AET job analysis method?

    <p>216</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of O*NET for employers?

    <p>To select new employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of the AET job analysis method?

    <p>Relationship between the worker and work objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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