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Chapter 4: Job Analysis and Talent Management
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which term refers to the holistic, integrated and results and goal-oriented process of planning, recruiting, selecting, developing, managing, and compensating employees?
job analysis
HR alignment
strategic planning
talent management
- 2. Multiple Choice
In an effective talent management system, an employee's performance appraisal would initiate training and development opportunities.
TRUE
False
- 3. Multiple Choice
Effective talent management focuses on developing employee competencies that align with strategic goals.
TRUE
FALSE
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following terms refers to the procedure used to determine the duties associated with job positions and the characteristics of the people to hire for those positions?
job description
job specification
job analysis
job context
- 5. Multiple Choice
The information resulting from a job analysis is used for writing ________.
job descriptions
corporate objectives
personnel questionnaires
training requirements
- 6. Multiple Choice
All of the following types of information will most likely be collected by a human resources specialist through a job analysis EXCEPT ________.
work activities
human behaviors
performance standards
employee benefits options
- 7. Multiple Choice
A manager uses the information in a job analysis for all of the following EXCEPT ________.
assessing training requirements
complying with FCC regulations
determining appropriate compensation
providing accurate performance appraisals
- 8. Multiple Choice
Allison, a manager at a large clothing retail store, needs to determine essential duties that have not been assigned to specific employees. Which of the following would most likely provide Allison with this information?
work activities
job context
job analysis
performance standards
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following data collection techniques would be most useful when writing a job description for a software engineer?
distributing position analysis questionnaires
interviewing employees
analyzing organization charts
developing a job process chart
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following refers to the human requirements needed for a job, such as education, skills, and personality?
job specifications
job analysis
job placement
job descriptions
- 11. Multiple Choice
All of the following requirements are typically addressed in job specifications EXCEPT ________.
desired personality traits
required education levels
necessary experience
working conditions
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following indicates the division of work within a firm and the lines of authority and communication?
process chart
employee matrix
organization chart
corporate overview
- 13. Multiple Choice
During the job analysis process, it is important to ________ before collecting data about specific job duties and working conditions.
test job questionnaires on a small group of workers
confirm the job activity list with employees
select a sample of similar jobs to analyze
assemble the job specifications list
- 14. Multiple Choice
The fourth step in conducting a job analysis most likely involves collecting data about all of the following EXCEPT ________.
required employee abilities
typical working conditions
employee turnover rates
specific job activities
- 15. Multiple Choice
During the job analysis process, the primary purpose of having workers review and modify data collected about their current positions is to ________.
confirm that the information is correct and complete
provide a legal benchmark for employer lawsuits
encourage employees to seek additional job training
validate the job specification list provided by HR
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is the final step in conducting a job analysis?
writing a job description and job specifications
validating all of the collected job data
collecting data on specific job activities
reviewing relevant background information
- 17. Multiple Choice
Murray, Inc. emphasizes a desire for detail-oriented, motivated employees with strong social skills as indicated in the firm's job ________.
specifications
analysis
reports
descriptions
- 18. Multiple Choice
Organization charts show the division of work throughout the organization, how a job relates to others, and where a job fits in the organization.
TRUE
FALSE
- 19. Multiple Choice
If a manager wants to know "should a job even exist," a workflow analysis should be performed.
TRUE
FALSE
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which method for collecting job analysis information is considered best for quantifying the relative worth of a job for compensation purposes?
electronic log
worker diary
observation
position analysis questionnaire
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