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What is the primary purpose of job analysis information according to the passage?
What is the primary purpose of job analysis information according to the passage?
- To determine the optimal way a job should be performed (correct)
- To determine the worth of a job within an organization
- To reduce the number of job injuries
- To increase employee productivity
What are the two main stages of a job evaluation process according to the passage?
What are the two main stages of a job evaluation process according to the passage?
- Evaluating employee performance and evaluating organizational needs
- Determining compensable job factors and determining levels for each factor
- Analyzing job responsibilities and analyzing job requirements
- Determining internal pay equity and determining external pay equity (correct)
Which of the following is NOT listed as a compensable job factor in the passage?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a compensable job factor in the passage?
- Education requirements
- Physical demands
- Emotional demands (correct)
- Level of responsibility
According to the passage, what is the key difficulty in the process of determining internal pay equity?
According to the passage, what is the key difficulty in the process of determining internal pay equity?
What is the purpose of determining the levels for each compensable job factor according to the passage?
What is the purpose of determining the levels for each compensable job factor according to the passage?
What is the relationship between job analysis and job evaluation according to the passage?
What is the relationship between job analysis and job evaluation according to the passage?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a potential benefit of job analysis?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a potential benefit of job analysis?
According to the passage, which of the following is a compensable job factor used in determining internal pay equity?
According to the passage, which of the following is a compensable job factor used in determining internal pay equity?
What is the primary goal of the job evaluation process described in the passage?
What is the primary goal of the job evaluation process described in the passage?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the job evaluation process described in the passage?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the job evaluation process described in the passage?
Flashcards
Job Analysis
Job Analysis
Gathering and analyzing data about job content, requirements, and context.
Job Description
Job Description
A written summary of a job's tasks and requirements, derived from job analysis.
Work Activities
Work Activities
Lists tasks and activities involved in the job, organized into meaningful categories.
Job Context
Job Context
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Work Performance Standards
Work Performance Standards
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Job Competencies (KSAOs)
Job Competencies (KSAOs)
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Performance Appraisal
Performance Appraisal
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Job Classification
Job Classification
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Job Title
Job Title
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Study Notes
Job Analysis and Evaluation
- Job analysis is the process of gathering and analyzing information about the content and human requirements of jobs, as well as the context in which jobs are performed.
- Job analysis is used to determine the optimal way a job should be performed, eliminating wasted and unsafe motions, increasing productivity, and reducing job injuries.
Job Description
- A job description is a written product of job analysis, summarizing tasks and job requirements.
- It includes work activities, tools and equipment used, job context, work performance standards, compensation information, and job competencies.
Work Activities
- Work activities section lists tasks and activities involved in the job, organized into meaningful categories.
Tools and Equipments Used
- This section lists all the tools and equipment used to perform work activities.
Job Context
- This section describes the environment in which the employee works, including stress level, work schedule, physical demands, level of responsibility, and other relevant information.
Work Performance
- This section outlines standards of performance, including how an employee's performance is evaluated and what work standards are expected.
Compensation Information
- This section contains information on salary grade, exemption status, and compensable factors used to determine salary.
Job Competencies
- Job competencies include knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAOs) necessary to be successful on the job.
Employee Selection
- Job analysis helps identify requirements for employee selection, enabling the development of tests or interview questions to determine whether an applicant possesses necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Training
- Job analysis helps create training programs by identifying job requirements and necessary competencies.
Performance Appraisal
- Job analysis helps construct performance appraisal instruments, ensuring evaluations are job-related and accurate.
Job Classification
- Job analysis enables classification of jobs into groups based on similarities in requirements and duties, useful for determining pay levels, transfers, and promotions.
Job Title
- An accurate job title describes the nature of the job, power and status level, and required competencies, aiding employee selection and recruitment.
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