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What is job analysis?
What is job analysis?
- A process of studying and collecting information relating to the operations and responsibility of a specific job
- A process of gathering information about the tasks, duties, and responsibilities necessary to do a job (correct)
- A systematic exploration of the activities within a job to define duties and accountability
- An investigation of human behaviors, machines, tools, and performance standards in a job
According to Edwin Flippo, what is job analysis?
According to Edwin Flippo, what is job analysis?
- An examination of work activities and performance standards
- A systematic exploration of the activities within a job to define duties and accountability
- An investigation of human requirements and job context
- A process of studying and collecting information relating to the operations and responsibility of a specific job (correct)
Which type of information is collected via job analysis?
Which type of information is collected via job analysis?
- Human behaviors, machines, tools, equipment, and work aids
- Work activities, performance standards, and human requirements (correct)
- Legal compliance, compensation, and performance appraisal
- Job tasks, job duties, and job context
What is a common use of job analysis description?
What is a common use of job analysis description?
In the nature of job analysis, what aspects are typically explored?
In the nature of job analysis, what aspects are typically explored?
According to DeCenzo and Robbins, what does job analysis help define?
According to DeCenzo and Robbins, what does job analysis help define?
What is the purpose of making the worker feel at ease and establishing rapport in a job analysis interview?
What is the purpose of making the worker feel at ease and establishing rapport in a job analysis interview?
What is a key guideline to follow when conducting a job analysis interview according to the DOL procedures?
What is a key guideline to follow when conducting a job analysis interview according to the DOL procedures?
How can a job analyst encourage a worker to provide detailed responses during an interview?
How can a job analyst encourage a worker to provide detailed responses during an interview?
What should a job analyst do concerning the relationship of the present job to other jobs in the department during an interview?
What should a job analyst do concerning the relationship of the present job to other jobs in the department during an interview?
What is a recommended approach for ensuring the worker provides comprehensive information during a job analysis interview?
What is a recommended approach for ensuring the worker provides comprehensive information during a job analysis interview?
When conducting a job analysis interview, what should be done after summarizing the information obtained?
When conducting a job analysis interview, what should be done after summarizing the information obtained?
What technique involves an analyst actually performing the job to collect data?
What technique involves an analyst actually performing the job to collect data?
Which method involves job incumbents maintaining diaries or logs of their daily job activities?
Which method involves job incumbents maintaining diaries or logs of their daily job activities?
Which method uses experienced people such as job incumbents and supervisors to provide job information?
Which method uses experienced people such as job incumbents and supervisors to provide job information?
Which technique gathers data by having job incumbents describe incidents relating to work based on past experience?
Which technique gathers data by having job incumbents describe incidents relating to work based on past experience?
What is the standardized form used to collect specific information about job tasks and worker traits?
What is the standardized form used to collect specific information about job tasks and worker traits?
Which technique involves a systematic process of examining and analyzing the fundamental components of data, people, and things on a job?
Which technique involves a systematic process of examining and analyzing the fundamental components of data, people, and things on a job?
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