Human Resource Management: Job Analysis and Training

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What is the primary goal of task analysis in determining training needs?

To evaluate the performance of current employees
To develop employee development strategies
To identify the skills required for a specific job (correct)
To design effective training sessions

What is the purpose of performance analysis in the training process?

To design job descriptions and job specifications
To determine whether a performance deficiency exists and how to address it (correct)
To evaluate the effectiveness of training
To identify training needs

What is the first step in performance analysis?

To evaluate the job description and job specifications
To identify the skills required for the job
To compare the person's actual performance to what it should be (correct)
To design a training program

What type of training involves having a person learn a job by actually doing it?

On-the-job training (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of job descriptions and job specifications?

To list the job's specific duties and skills (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of training needs analysis?

To identify the skills required for a specific job (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of conducting a task analysis?

To determine the specific skills required for a job (B) Signup and view all the answers

What document consolidates information about required tasks and skills in a format that is useful for determining training requirements?

Task analysis record form (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between job descriptions and task analysis?

Job descriptions list the job's specific duties, which are used as a reference point in task analysis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of needs analysis in the training process?

To determine what specific skills the job requires (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of task analysis in the training process?

A list of required tasks and skills in a format that is helpful for determining training requirements (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of task analysis in the training process?

To determine the specific skills required for a job (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of task analysis in employee training?

To determine the specific skills required for a job (D) Signup and view all the answers

What tools are used to conduct a performance analysis?

Attitude surveys, employee diaries, tests, and performance appraisals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the training process?

Identifying the specific knowledge and skills required for a job (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a needs analysis in employee training?

To compare the employee's skills with the job requirements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a performance analysis?

To compare the employee's performance with the job requirements (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can managers make the training material more meaningful for employees?

By relating the training material to the employee's job requirements (A) Signup and view all the answers