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What is the key difference between traditional job analysis and competency modeling?
What is the key difference between traditional job analysis and competency modeling?
Which of the following is NOT a competency category discussed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a competency category discussed in the text?
What is the primary advantage of using a competency-based approach to job analysis?
What is the primary advantage of using a competency-based approach to job analysis?
Which of the following is an example of a cross-functional competency?
Which of the following is an example of a cross-functional competency?
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Which of the following accurately describes the Critical Incident Technique (CIT)?
Which of the following accurately describes the Critical Incident Technique (CIT)?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in the Critical Incident Technique (CIT)?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the Critical Incident Technique (CIT)?
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What is the purpose of identifying behavioral indicators in the Critical Incident Technique?
What is the purpose of identifying behavioral indicators in the Critical Incident Technique?
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How does competency modeling contribute to a more fluid and empowered work environment?
How does competency modeling contribute to a more fluid and empowered work environment?
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What is the primary goal of job design?
What is the primary goal of job design?
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Which factor primarily affects an employee's perception of the meaningfulness of their work?
Which factor primarily affects an employee's perception of the meaningfulness of their work?
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What is job enrichment primarily focused on?
What is job enrichment primarily focused on?
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Which job design strategy involves moving employees laterally between jobs or departments?
Which job design strategy involves moving employees laterally between jobs or departments?
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What can diminish the positive effects of job enlargement over time?
What can diminish the positive effects of job enlargement over time?
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What plays a crucial role in an employee's knowledge of their work results?
What plays a crucial role in an employee's knowledge of their work results?
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Which aspect is least likely to directly enhance job satisfaction?
Which aspect is least likely to directly enhance job satisfaction?
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What is a common consequence of a lack of autonomy in work responsibility?
What is a common consequence of a lack of autonomy in work responsibility?
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What is the primary purpose of job analysis?
What is the primary purpose of job analysis?
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Which aspect is NOT clarified through job analysis?
Which aspect is NOT clarified through job analysis?
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How does job analysis contribute to performance management?
How does job analysis contribute to performance management?
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Which of the following is a key component of job analysis?
Which of the following is a key component of job analysis?
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What does job analysis help identify regarding employee capability?
What does job analysis help identify regarding employee capability?
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Which function of human resources is NOT directly influenced by job analysis?
Which function of human resources is NOT directly influenced by job analysis?
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In what area of HR does job analysis NOT play a significant role?
In what area of HR does job analysis NOT play a significant role?
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What is an outcome of effective job analysis during recruitment?
What is an outcome of effective job analysis during recruitment?
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What is the primary outcome of effective job analysis?
What is the primary outcome of effective job analysis?
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Which organizational chart type features numerous levels of management and narrowly defined jobs?
Which organizational chart type features numerous levels of management and narrowly defined jobs?
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What do SMEs contribute to during job analysis?
What do SMEs contribute to during job analysis?
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Which questionnaire is specifically designed to assess various job elements with standardized items?
Which questionnaire is specifically designed to assess various job elements with standardized items?
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What type of job analysis method involves the direct observation of employees performing their tasks?
What type of job analysis method involves the direct observation of employees performing their tasks?
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What is a limitation of the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ)?
What is a limitation of the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ)?
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Which characteristic is NOT included in KSAOs during job specification development?
Which characteristic is NOT included in KSAOs during job specification development?
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What type of organizational chart is associated with a decentralized management style?
What type of organizational chart is associated with a decentralized management style?
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During the job analysis process, which element is developed last?
During the job analysis process, which element is developed last?
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What aspect of job analysis directly informs compensation?
What aspect of job analysis directly informs compensation?
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Which type of SME is in charge of a workplace and understands job importance?
Which type of SME is in charge of a workplace and understands job importance?
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Which of the following is NOT a method for gathering job information?
Which of the following is NOT a method for gathering job information?
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What is the primary purpose of a job description?
What is the primary purpose of a job description?
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What should be avoided during interviews when gathering job information?
What should be avoided during interviews when gathering job information?
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Flashcards
Job Analysis
Job Analysis
A systematic process of collecting detailed information about a job, including tasks and responsibilities.
Importance of Job Analysis
Importance of Job Analysis
Clarifies the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for a job, helping organizations effectively manage workforce.
Competency Modeling
Competency Modeling
A process of identifying the skills and competencies required for specific roles within the workforce.
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
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Performance Management
Performance Management
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Training and Development
Training and Development
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Recruitment and Selection
Recruitment and Selection
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Legal Defensibility in Performance
Legal Defensibility in Performance
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Job Design
Job Design
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Job Rotation
Job Rotation
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Job Enlargement
Job Enlargement
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Job Enrichment
Job Enrichment
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Indicators of Job Satisfaction
Indicators of Job Satisfaction
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Meaningfulness of Work
Meaningfulness of Work
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Responsibility for Outcomes
Responsibility for Outcomes
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Knowledge of Results
Knowledge of Results
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Teamwork
Teamwork
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Core Competency
Core Competency
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Cross-Functional Competency
Cross-Functional Competency
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Functional Competency
Functional Competency
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Critical Incident Technique (CIT)
Critical Incident Technique (CIT)
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Competency Definition
Competency Definition
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Behavioural Indicators
Behavioural Indicators
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Steps of Job Analysis
Steps of Job Analysis
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Review Background Info
Review Background Info
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Digital Database
Digital Database
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Organizational Charts
Organizational Charts
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Bureaucratic Structure
Bureaucratic Structure
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Flat Organizational Structure
Flat Organizational Structure
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Matrix Structure
Matrix Structure
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Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
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Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ)
Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ)
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Advantages of PAQ
Advantages of PAQ
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Limitations of PAQ
Limitations of PAQ
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Direct Observation
Direct Observation
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Job Documents
Job Documents
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KSAOs
KSAOs
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Study Notes
Unit 2: Job Analysis & Design
- Unit covers job analysis and design as part of MOS 1021, Introduction to Consumer Behaviour and Human Resources.
This Week in the Course...
- Course content includes job analysis, workforce planning, recruitment, selection, training & development, performance management, compensation & rewards, and employee & labour relations.
Textbook Readings
- Textbook readings focus on Chapter 3 (pages 51-74).
- Topics covered include job analysis, competency modeling, and job design.
Understanding Jobs
- A job is a collection of related tasks, duties, and responsibilities performed within an organization to achieve specific work goals.
- Example job tasks: taking customer orders, preparing beverages, processing payment, and cleaning workstations.
Job Analysis: What Is It?
- A systematic process of gathering detailed information about a job.
- This includes tasks, duties, responsibilities, and human attributes associated with a job.
Job Analysis: Why Is It Important?
- Improves training by clarifying knowledge, skills, and abilities required for jobs and identifying skill gaps.
- Enhances performance management by using job analysis criteria to evaluate employee performance and ensures legal defensibility.
- Aids compensation and benefits by determining the relative value of different jobs based on skills, responsibilities, work conditions, and physical/mental demands.
- Improves recruitment and selection by ensuring effective hiring and greater employee retention.
Job Analysis: Steps
- Step 1: Review background information.
- Sources include organizational charts (which may be bureaucratic, flat, or matrix), and digital databases (like the National Occupational Classification (NOC)).
- Step 2: Choose sources of job information.
- Subject matter experts (SMEs) include incumbents (current job holders), supervisors, and job analysts.
- Step 3: Gather job information.
- Methods include questionnaires (e.g., Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ)), which may be structured (pre-defined questions and answers) or open-ended (questions with free-form answers).
- Other methods include interviews (incumbent alone, or in groups), direct observations of staff performing their jobs.
- Step 4: Develop key documents.
- Documents like job descriptions (listing tasks, duties, responsibilities) and job specifications (listing characteristics needed to perform the job, such as knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics—often abbreviated as KSAOs).
Competency Analysis
- An alternative approach to traditional job analysis focused on the capabilities of people rather than the tasks.
- It promotes a more flexible workplace with fluid roles and empowered employees.
Competency Categories
- Core: Characteristics applying to all organizational members, e.g., time management.
- Cross-functional: Characteristics common to a group of jobs, e.g., conflict resolution.
- Functional: Characteristics and key skills specific to a job, e.g., culinary expertise.
Competency Modeling Methods
- Critical Incident Technique (CIT):
- Identify critical incidents in the workplace.
- Sort incidents into themes or dimensions.
- Define each competency and pair it with behavioural indicators.
- Examples may include handling sensitive information, articulating complex issues, and asking clarifying questions.
Job Design
- The process of establishing the roles and responsibilities for jobs, potentially including designing new jobs or redesigning existing ones to maximise:
- job performance
- efficiency
- job satisfaction.
Indicators of Job Satisfaction
- Satisfaction with pay
- Satisfaction with promotion policies
- Satisfaction with supervisor
- Satisfaction with coworkers
- Satisfaction with work
Factors Affecting Satisfaction with Work
- Meaningfulness of work (e.g., value, purpose, and impact).
- Responsibility for outcomes (e.g., influence, autonomy).
- Knowledge of results (e.g., awareness of performance and impact).
Job Design Strategies
- Job Rotation: Temporarily moving employees between jobs/departments.
- Job Enlargement: Adding activities within the same level of an existing role.
- Job Enrichment: Increasing job depth and complexity.
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Explore Unit 2 of MOS 1021, which delves into job analysis and design. This unit highlights essential concepts such as workforce planning, recruitment, and performance management. Engage with key readings from Chapter 3 to deepen your understanding of job roles and responsibilities.