21) During the job analysis process, the primary purpose of having workers review and modify data collected about their current positions is to ________.
A) confirm that the information is correct and complete
B) provide a legal benchmark for employer lawsuits
C) enable participants to understand their job strengths
D) encourage employees to seek additional job training
E) validate the job specification list provided by HR
22) What is the final step in conducting a job analysis?
A) conducting an exit interview of all participants
B) writing a job description and job specifications
C) validating all of the collected job data
D) collecting data on specific job activities
E) reviewing relevant background information
23) Murray, Inc. emphasizes a desire for detail-oriented, motivated employees with strong social skills as indicated in the firm's job ________.
A) specifications
B) analysis
C) reports
D) descriptions
E) context
24) The primary drawback of performing a job analysis regards the ________.
A) unverifiable data a job analysis typically provides
B) certification required to conduct a job analysis
C) amount of time a job analysis takes to complete
D) redundant information gathered during a job analysis
E) costs associated with the technology needed for a job analysis
25) Which of the following guidelines is recommended to managers conducting a job analysis?
A) Use one tool for gathering information to maintain the validity of the results.
B) Rely on the human resource manager to complete questionnaires and verify data.
C) Conduct group interviews without supervisors present to ensure accuracy.
D) Collect information from employees performing the same job in different departments.
E) Develop complex questions using technical jargon specific to the organization.
26) Which method for collecting job analysis information is considered best for quantifying the relative worth of a job for compensation purposes?
A) electronic log
B) group interview
C) worker diary
D) observation
E) questionnaire
27) Which of the following will most likely be used by a manager gathering job analysis information when a large number of employees perform similar work?
A) individual employee interviews
B) direct observation of all employees
C) interview with the HR manager
D) group interview with a supervisor
E) telephone surveys of all employees
28) Which of the following is the primary disadvantage of using interviews to collect job analysis data?
A) Interviews are a complicated method for collecting information.
B) Employees may exaggerate or minimize some information.
C) Interviews provide only general information about a worker's duties.
D) Employees may reveal minimal information about their daily activities.
E) Interviews may require managers to reveal the job analysis function.
29) Interviews for the purpose of collecting job analysis data will most likely address all of the following topics EXCEPT ________.
A) hazardous conditions
B) primary work duties
C) required education
D) necessary experience
E) personal hobbies
30) Job analysts collecting information through observations and interviews benefit from the use of a(n) ________ to guide the process and ensure consistency.
A) structured list
B) electronic diary
C) job description
D) organization chart
E) position analysis questionnaire