Chapter 3
A job analysis interview is one of the few job analysis methods that can be relied upon as a sole method when the analysis is being conducted for selection purposes. T or F?
False
A job analysis interview is very useful for covering a large number of respondents. T or F?
False
In preparing knowledge statements, adjective modifiers (e.g., "thorough," "some") relative to the degree or extent of knowledge required should be used since they make the statements more precise. T or F?
False
In specifying WRCs, broad statements are preferable to specific ones. T or F?
False
In today's contemporary business environment, competency modeling needs to replace traditional job analysis. T or F?
False
Job analysis information is used only for selection purposes. T or F?
False
One or two experts are preferable over a large (10-20) person) panel of job experts when forming the WRC rating panel. T or F?
False
Task inventories do not lend themselves to quantifying job analysis data. T or F?
False
The job analysis interview is usually restricted to use with jobs that are basically physical in nature. T or F?
False
The object of the Critical-Incidents Technique is to gather information regarding judgmental or trait-oriented descriptions of performance. T or F?
False
There is one, clear, suitable, standard means for meeting all the technical and legal considerations of a job analysis. T or F?
False
Which of the following court cases has had a significant impact on the increasing importance of job analysis in selection?
Griggs v. Duke Power Co.
What is the most significant federal legislation that has focused attention on job analysis?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
A legal requirement in a selection device validation program is an analysis of the job for which the device is used. T or F?
True
A skill is an individual's level of proficiency or competency in performing a specific task. T or F?
True
A structured job analysis interview is much more likely than an unstructured one to provide the rich source of information that can be effectively used in selection applications. T or F?
True
Assessing job content is one major role involved in job analysis. T or F?
True
Because WRCs grow out of a job analysis, the changing nature of work will necessarily influence our notion of WRCs. T or F?
True
Historically, the task analysis inventory has been widely used in military settings. T or F?
True
Inference on the part job analysts play a significant role in identifying employee specifications. T or F?
True
It is critical to show that each identified WRC is tied to at least one task for which it is required. T or F?
True
Job analysis results are used to determine the relevant WRCs. T or F?
True
Job dimensions based on critical incidents may not be representative of the entire job. T or F?
True
Most task statements (in a task inventory) are concerned with what gets done. T or F?
True
Prefabricated questionnaires are usually generic measures developed for use with a variety of jobs. T or F?
True
Respondent motivation problems often become significant when task analysis inventories are long or complex. T or F?
True
Tailored job analysis questionnaires are typically prepared by an organization (or its consultants) for application to a specific job. T or F?
True
The interview is one of the most frequently used methods of job analysis. T or F?
True
The job analysis interview can be used as a means for clarifying or verifying information collected previously through other job analysis methods. T or F?
True
The most efficient method of gathering critical incidents is by working with a group of job experts. T or F?
True
The seminal court case with respect to job analysis is Griggs v. Duke Power Co. T or F?
True
The success of the interview as a job analysis technique depends, to a large extent, on the skill of the interviewer. T or F?
True
Those WRCs that are most important for a job should account for more selection instrument content than less important ones. T or F?
True
WRC statements should be written so that they specify the level that is required for successful job performance. T or F?
True
Which of the following job analysis methods require(s) a large sample size to improve reliability? a) job analysis interview b) task inventory c) PAQ d) technical conferences
b) task inventory
Job analysis questionnaires tend to fall into one of two classes. What are the classes?
Prefabricated; Tailored
__________ consists of groups or panels of 10 - 20 job incumbents who work with a group leader to produce job analysis.
Subject matter expert workshops
What is the recommended practice for choosing among job analysis methods?
a multi-method approach is preferable to a single method approach
A questionnaire listing a large number of tasks associated with a job for which respondents make judgments is known as:
a task analysis inventory
Which of the following is an advantage of job analysis interviews? a) can be done quickly with many jobs b) can be cost efficient with many jobs c) can be applied to a wide variety of jobs d) the skills and procedures of the individual analyst do not play a significant role in the success of this method
c) can be applied to a wide variety of jobs
Implementing the critical incident method to generate a list of job-related behaviors from which inferences are based regarding worker specifications involves all of the following steps EXCEPT: a) selecting the method for critical incidents collection b) selecting a panel of job experts c) observing critical incidents d) gathering critical incidents statements from experts
c) observing critical incidents
Which of the following is a "good" KSA statement? a) knowledge of first aid procedures b) skill in using forklift c) ability to handle customer complaints d) all of the above are "good" KSA statements
d) all of the above are "good" KSA statements
Which of the following is an example of a "good" statement descriptive of physical requirements? a) see well enough to read a voltmeter dial from a distance of 3 feet b) strong enough to carry a 150 lb. weight down a 20 foot ladder c) hear well enough to carry on a telephone conversation without amplification d) all of the above are "good" statements of physical requirements
d) all of the above are "good" statements of physical requirements
Which of the following statements concerning job analysis interview is INCORRECT? a) they can be structured b) the can be unstructured c) data are collected from supervisors and/or job incumbents d) data are collected from job applicants
d) data are collected from job applicants
Job analysis data have been used in all of the following HR areas EXCEPT: a) compensation b) training c) performance appraisal d) inter-rater reliability
d) inter-rater reliability
Possible aspects of work-related information collected in job analysis include all of the following EXCEPT: a) work activities b) tools and equipment used in performing work activities c) validity of job-related tasks d) inter-rater reliability
d) inter-rater reliability
What accounts for the increased attention given to job analysis?
federal selection guidelines and court cases
Which of the following is a method of linking KSAs and job tasks in which every KSA is paired with every task?
having an analyst list job tasks associated with each KSA
Which of the following consists of a trained analyst asking questions of supervisors and job incumbents about the duties and responsibilities, KSAs, and equipment and/or conditions of employment for a job or class of jobs?
job analysis interview
The major idea behind the application of task analysis inventories is to define important:
job content
Which of the following characteristics is desirable in a panel member who rates KSAs?
job incumbent with adequate job demands recently
Which of the following job analysis methods can be considered ready for application without requiring further research?
position analysis questionnaire
When did a significant increase in attention given to job analysis begin?
within the last four decades