Methods of Collecting Job Analysis Data in HRM

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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?

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?

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?

Discovering unassigned duties Signup and view all the answers

In the nature of job analysis, what aspects are typically explored?

Work activities and job context Signup and view all the answers

According to DeCenzo and Robbins, what does job analysis help define?

Duties, responsibilities, and accountability of a job Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of making the worker feel at ease and establishing rapport in a job analysis interview?

To encourage the worker to speak openly about their duties and traits Signup and view all the answers

What is a key guideline to follow when conducting a job analysis interview according to the DOL procedures?

Avoid asking leading questions to ensure unbiased responses Signup and view all the answers

How can a job analyst encourage a worker to provide detailed responses during an interview?

By using empathy and creativity in questioning Signup and view all the answers

What should a job analyst do concerning the relationship of the present job to other jobs in the department during an interview?

Consider how the present job fits into the broader department context Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended approach for ensuring the worker provides comprehensive information during a job analysis interview?

Ask one question at a time and phrase questions carefully Signup and view all the answers

When conducting a job analysis interview, what should be done after summarizing the information obtained?

Close the interview promptly after summarizing the information Signup and view all the answers

What technique involves an analyst actually performing the job to collect data?

Job performance Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves job incumbents maintaining diaries or logs of their daily job activities?

Diary method Signup and view all the answers

Which method uses experienced people such as job incumbents and supervisors to provide job information?

Panel of experts Signup and view all the answers

Which technique gathers data by having job incumbents describe incidents relating to work based on past experience?

Critical incidents Signup and view all the answers

What is the standardized form used to collect specific information about job tasks and worker traits?

The Position Analysis Questionnaire Signup and view all the answers

Which technique involves a systematic process of examining and analyzing the fundamental components of data, people, and things on a job?

Functional job analysis Signup and view all the answers