Laboratory Management: Staffing and Job Analysis

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What is a key purpose of job design in terms of staffing?

To set working conditions

To determine the types and ratio of employees needed (correct)

To write job descriptions

To determine the scheduling of employees

What is a method for obtaining information for job analysis?

Having workers fill out questionnaires and checklist about their work (correct)

Conducting team meetings

Developing organizational charts

Conducting performance appraisals

What is an example of a physical demand of a job?

Financial analysis

Time management

Extended standing (correct)

Leadership skills

What is a factor that must be considered in job analysis?

Work-flow Signup and view all the answers

What is a purpose of scheduling in job design?

To match people on a day-to-day basis with the fluctuating workload Signup and view all the answers

What is a skill that a job analyst or supervisor trained in job design methodology may use?

Observation skills Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that must be considered in job analysis related to the personnel?

Availability of labor Signup and view all the answers

What is a way to obtain information for job analysis from employees?

Maintaining logs or diaries of the steps and motions involved in their tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a job in an organization?

To link people and the organization to accomplish duties and responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a main determinant of a job?

Personal goals and desires Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of effective job design?

Improved employee satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of performance appraisal?

To evaluate and judge job worker performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the needs of the organization, its people, and the task to be performed?

They are interdependent Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of work analysis?

To identify the duties and responsibilities of a job Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of effective staffing and scheduling?

Improved employee productivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of job performance standards?

To provide a benchmark for job performance appraisal Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a job description?

To communicate the duties of the position to the employee, supervisor, and organization Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the organizational objectives of a job description?

To decrease or minimize confusion, ambiguities and misunderstanding between employees and supervisors Signup and view all the answers

What is a term that has been imposed on laboratories by the regulations of the Clinical Laboratories Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA ’88)?

Competency assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is an employee objective of a job description?

To identify the duties, tasks and responsibilities of the job Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of having a well-written job description?

Clear understanding of job duties and expectations among employees, supervisors, and the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of having a job description?

To decrease or minimize confusion, ambiguities and misunderstanding between employees and supervisors Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of a job description?

Designating the authority for the worker to do the job Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the organizational objectives of a job description, related to performance appraisal?

To establish the right point at which to intervene with corrective action when performance falls below job requirements Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Identification and headings' section of a job description typically include?

Name of the staff, location, and a short descriptive title of position Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of assigning an authority scale code to each duty in a job description?

To clarify the latitude an individual has in carrying out assignments Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of writing job duties in a clear and concise manner?

It provides a basis for the performance appraisal system Signup and view all the answers

What information is typically included in the 'Job specifications' section of a job description?

Formal education and experience qualifications, and working conditions Signup and view all the answers

Who should sign off on a job description to indicate final approval?

The supervisor, laboratory manager, medical director, and administrator Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the 'Duties' section of a job description?

Duties, tasks, responsibilities, and functions that define the job Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to include the date of preparation and activation in a job description?

To track changes to the job description over time Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of including the preparer's name in a job description?

It provides a point of contact for job-related queries Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the closing section of a performance appraisal form?

To document promotions, salary increases, and date of next review Signup and view all the answers

Who can provide inputs in a 360-degree evaluation?

Peers, subordinates, supervisors, customers, and self Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a Tell and Sell method of appraisal interview?

It is used with young or inexperienced employees Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using a 360-degree evaluation?

It provides a comprehensive view of the employee's performance Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk of peer-to-peer appraisal?

Lack of trust among employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of self-appraisal?

It allows employees to reflect on their own performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an evaluation interview?

To provide feedback on the employee's performance Signup and view all the answers

Who can be a performance appraiser?

The immediate supervisor, higher-level managers, and independent experts Signup and view all the answers

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