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What type of schedule allows full-time workers to complete their weekly hours in fewer than five days?
What type of schedule allows full-time workers to complete their weekly hours in fewer than five days?
- Reduced hours workweek
- Compressed workweek (correct)
- Flexible workweek
- Substandard workweek
What process do managers use to analyze the tasks needed to produce a product or service?
What process do managers use to analyze the tasks needed to produce a product or service?
- Operational analysis (correct)
- HR strategy
- Work flow design
- Business strategy
What is a major ergonomic challenge of mobile devices?
What is a major ergonomic challenge of mobile devices?
- Distraction
- Repetitive strain injuries (correct)
- Decreased productivity
- Time management
What type of scheduling arrangement allows employees to decide when to work their additional hours?
What type of scheduling arrangement allows employees to decide when to work their additional hours?
What is the main purpose of competency models?
What is the main purpose of competency models?
What is the main target audience for the ergonomic approach to job design?
What is the main target audience for the ergonomic approach to job design?
What is the primary benefit of the conveyor belt introduced by the manager of a local grocery store?
What is the primary benefit of the conveyor belt introduced by the manager of a local grocery store?
Which of the following is a way to simplify a job's mental demands?
Which of the following is a way to simplify a job's mental demands?
What is the Fleishman Job Analysis System characterized by?
What is the Fleishman Job Analysis System characterized by?
What is the purpose of checklists in job design?
What is the purpose of checklists in job design?
What is a key feature of the National Occupational Classification (NOC)?
What is a key feature of the National Occupational Classification (NOC)?
In order to achieve high quality performance, what two elements must organizations match?
In order to achieve high quality performance, what two elements must organizations match?
Which section of the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) describes the physical and social environments in which the work is performed?
Which section of the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) describes the physical and social environments in which the work is performed?
What is a category of inputs to work flow analysis?
What is a category of inputs to work flow analysis?
What is the purpose of the National Occupational Classification (NOC)?
What is the purpose of the National Occupational Classification (NOC)?
What is NOT typically included in a job description?
What is NOT typically included in a job description?
Which section of the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) deals with the mental processes involved in performing a job?
Which section of the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) deals with the mental processes involved in performing a job?
What is a potential drawback of designing a job based on the principles of industrial engineering?
What is a potential drawback of designing a job based on the principles of industrial engineering?
Which source of job analysis information typically provides the most accurate information about time spent performing various job tasks?
Which source of job analysis information typically provides the most accurate information about time spent performing various job tasks?
What is a characteristic of workers in an organization with a strongly functional structure?
What is a characteristic of workers in an organization with a strongly functional structure?
What is a characteristic of workers with highly specialized jobs?
What is a characteristic of workers with highly specialized jobs?
What is Aki's primary goal when designing jobs?
What is Aki's primary goal when designing jobs?
What is the first step in conducting a work flow analysis, according to Fatima?
What is the first step in conducting a work flow analysis, according to Fatima?
What is a consequence of jobs that exceed the mental capabilities of employees?
What is a consequence of jobs that exceed the mental capabilities of employees?
Why is it important to consider the mental capabilities and limitations of employees when designing jobs?
Why is it important to consider the mental capabilities and limitations of employees when designing jobs?
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