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Which category refers to a present, observable competence to perform a learned activity?
Which category refers to a present, observable competence to perform a learned activity?
- Physical characteristics
- Skill (correct)
- Ability
- Knowledge
What aspect encompasses the intensity, frequency, and duration of physical or mental capabilities required for a job?
What aspect encompasses the intensity, frequency, and duration of physical or mental capabilities required for a job?
- Essential Functions
- Credentials/experience
- Working Conditions (correct)
- Purpose
What is the purpose of stating 'Credentials/experience' in a job description?
What is the purpose of stating 'Credentials/experience' in a job description?
- To detail the tasks that are necessary for the job.
- To specify the minimum education and experience required. (correct)
- To list the physical attributes an employee must have.
- To indicate the type of working conditions involved.
What term describes the physical attributes an employee must possess to perform job duties?
What term describes the physical attributes an employee must possess to perform job duties?
Which aspect of a job description focuses on a body of information acquired by experience or study?
Which aspect of a job description focuses on a body of information acquired by experience or study?
In the context of job descriptions, what does 'Credentials/experience' primarily signify?
In the context of job descriptions, what does 'Credentials/experience' primarily signify?
Which category in a job description focuses on tasks that are truly necessary or a requirement to perform the job?
Which category in a job description focuses on tasks that are truly necessary or a requirement to perform the job?
What does the 'Skill' aspect in a job description primarily signify?
What does the 'Skill' aspect in a job description primarily signify?
In the context of job descriptions, what does 'Working Conditions' primarily define?
In the context of job descriptions, what does 'Working Conditions' primarily define?
Study Notes
Job Description Categories
- Ability refers to a present, observable competence to perform a learned activity.
Physical and Mental Capabilities
- Effort encompasses the intensity, frequency, and duration of physical or mental capabilities required for a job.
Job Requirements
- Credentials/experience in a job description signify the qualifications and background of a job applicant.
Physical Attributes
- Physical Demands describe the physical attributes an employee must possess to perform job duties.
Knowledge Aspect
- Knowledge focuses on a body of information acquired by experience or study.
Job Description Components
- Credentials/experience primarily signify the qualifications and background of a job applicant.
- Essential Functions focus on tasks that are truly necessary or a requirement to perform the job.
Skill Aspect
- Skill primarily signifies the proficiency or competence to perform a learned activity.
Work Environment
- Working Conditions primarily define the environment, conditions, and surroundings in which a job is performed.
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Test your knowledge on job descriptions by identifying and understanding their key components such as essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical characteristics required to perform a job effectively.
