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What is the primary outcome of a thorough job analysis?
A job description of two to five pages
What is the purpose of job analysis in human resource activities?
To serve as the foundation for almost all human resource activities
What is an important but seldom employed use of job analysis?
To determine worker mobility
What is the result of job analysis that can be systematically used to create training programs?
Lists of job activities
How many pages should a job description be in length?
Two to five pages
What is the concept of promoting employees until they eventually reach their highest level of incompetence?
Peter Principle
What is one of the key purposes of a job analysis?
To create a performance appraisal instrument
What is the primary goal of job classification?
To group jobs based on similarities in requirements and duties
What is the term for the informal changes that employees make in their job?
Job Crafting
What is a key component of a job description?
Work activities
What is the purpose of including 'and performs other job-related duties as assigned' in a job description?
To allow for flexibility in job duties
What is the purpose of a job context section in a job description?
To describe the work environment
Who can conduct a job analysis?
Job incumbents, supervisors, or outside consultants
Why is it important to update a job description?
To reflect changes in job duties
What is the primary purpose of a job specification or competency?
To identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the job
Learn about the importance of job analysis in human resource activities and how it leads to creating a job description, a brief summary of tasks and job requirements. Understand the process of determining work activities and requirements.
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