chap 4 (simplified)

Question 1

What is job analysis?

Answer 1

Process of obtaining information about jobs by determining duties, tasks, and required skills.

Question 2

What is the difference between a job, position, and work?

Answer 2

Job: Group of related duties. Position: Specific duties of one employee. Work: Tasks to be completed.

Question 3

What are the three components of job analysis?

Answer 3

Duty, Activity, Task.

Question 4

What is a job description?

Answer 4

A document listing job tasks, duties, responsibilities, and required competencies.

Question 5

What are the key components of a job description?

Answer 5

• Job title
• supervisor (reports to)
• summary
• duties
• job specification
• performance standards

Question 6

What is job design?

Answer 6

Process of structuring jobs to improve efficiency, performance, and employee satisfaction.

Question 7

What is the Job Characteristics Model (JCM)?

Answer 7

A framework to improve job satisfaction and productivity through job design.

Question 8

Why is job analysis important in HRM?

Answer 8

It helps in recruitment, performance evaluation, training, and job structuring.

Question 9

What is the relationship between job analysis and job description?

Answer 9

Job analysis provides data to create accurate job descriptions.

Question 10

What is the relationship between job analysis and job specification?

Answer 10

Job analysis determines the skills, education, and experience needed for job specifications.