Management 3320 Chapter 5 Exam
Questions and Answers
What is involved in the Fleischman job analysis system of conducting work
assessments? - ANSWER-A taxonomy of fifty-two abilities that effectively captures
variations in job performance, which are rated by job incumbents
What is involved in the task analysis inventory method? - ANSWER-SMEs
generating a list of tasks, and job incumbents evaluating each task on several
dimensions
Anuj looks at a job analysis that reports scores on various items, organized into
areas called "Information inputs," "Mental processes," "Relationships with other
people," and so on. The scales tell how frequently those areas are used in the job,
how important they are to the job, and other measures. Anuj is looking at a job
analysis that was based on - ANSWER-a position analysis questionnaire.
When Hank needed to write a job analysis for a court reporter, he used the O*NET
online database. One section of the information stated, "Court reporters ask
speakers to clarify statements, file a legible transcript of records, verify accurate
transcripts, and record depositions." This information is part of the job's - ANSWER-
tasks.
Which of the following would be included in a job description for a computer
programmer? - ANSWER-Writing programs to run network processes on the
mainframe
Which of the following would be included in a job specification for an administrative
assistant? - ANSWER-Ability to use spreadsheets.
On the FBI's employment Page, you read: "To qualify as an FBI Special Agent, you
must be a U.S. citizen, at least 23 and not more than 37 years old, have vision not
worse than 20/40, pass a color vision and hearing test, have a valid driver's license,
be in excellent physical condition, and possess a four-year college degree." What
are you reading? - ANSWER-A job specification
Which of the following would be a competency, as described in the text? - ANSWER-
adaptablility
A ____ provides an overview of the duties and tasks required to effectively perform a
particular job or line of work. - ANSWER-job description
Which of the following is an accurate statement? - ANSWER-Job specifications
indicate the knowledge and skills needed to perform work
Questions and Answers
What is involved in the Fleischman job analysis system of conducting work
assessments? - ANSWER-A taxonomy of fifty-two abilities that effectively captures
variations in job performance, which are rated by job incumbents
What is involved in the task analysis inventory method? - ANSWER-SMEs
generating a list of tasks, and job incumbents evaluating each task on several
dimensions
Anuj looks at a job analysis that reports scores on various items, organized into
areas called "Information inputs," "Mental processes," "Relationships with other
people," and so on. The scales tell how frequently those areas are used in the job,
how important they are to the job, and other measures. Anuj is looking at a job
analysis that was based on - ANSWER-a position analysis questionnaire.
When Hank needed to write a job analysis for a court reporter, he used the O*NET
online database. One section of the information stated, "Court reporters ask
speakers to clarify statements, file a legible transcript of records, verify accurate
transcripts, and record depositions." This information is part of the job's - ANSWER-
tasks.
Which of the following would be included in a job description for a computer
programmer? - ANSWER-Writing programs to run network processes on the
mainframe
Which of the following would be included in a job specification for an administrative
assistant? - ANSWER-Ability to use spreadsheets.
On the FBI's employment Page, you read: "To qualify as an FBI Special Agent, you
must be a U.S. citizen, at least 23 and not more than 37 years old, have vision not
worse than 20/40, pass a color vision and hearing test, have a valid driver's license,
be in excellent physical condition, and possess a four-year college degree." What
are you reading? - ANSWER-A job specification
Which of the following would be a competency, as described in the text? - ANSWER-
adaptablility
A ____ provides an overview of the duties and tasks required to effectively perform a
particular job or line of work. - ANSWER-job description
Which of the following is an accurate statement? - ANSWER-Job specifications
indicate the knowledge and skills needed to perform work
