LESSON 3

Question 1

is a set of homogenous tasks related by
similarities of functions. When performed by an
employee in an exchange for pay, a job consists of
duties, responsibilities and task (performance
elements) that are

Answer 1

job

Question 2

meticulous study or
assessment of the job so as to generate better understanding of its
general as well as specific requirements.

Answer 2

Job Analysis

Question 3

Father of the scientific management

Answer 3

Frederick Taylor (1911)

Question 4

This study enhanced the understanding of jobs by counting in the
interpersonal element of the work context.

Answer 4

Elton Mayo 1927-1932 (Hawthorn
Studies)

Question 5

Is an efficiently methodological process of
accumulating all pertinent information about the job
for the preparation of job description and job
specification meant towards the selection of
personnel, job satisfaction, motivation and many
other.

Answer 5

Job analysis

Question 6

*An inscribed synopsis or outline of task requirements
*list of what the job entails
* Physical and environmental characteristics of the
work to be done
* Statement of information about duties and
responsibilities of a particular job.

Answer 6

Job description

Question 7

A statement information about the qualifications, special qualities,
skills and knowledge required for an employee to fit for a job.

Answer 7

Job specification

Question 8

Written summary of what kind of people to hire for a specific job with
work requirements such as:

Answer 8

*Knowledge
* Skills
* Aptitude
* Attitudes

Question 9

“what personal traits and experiences are needed to
perform the job effectively”

Answer 9

Job specification

Question 10

Components of the Job specification

Answer 10

Personal characteristics
* Physical characteristics
* Mental characteristics
* Social and psychological characteristics

Question 11

When is job analysis used?

Answer 11

Personnel selection
* Recruitment
* Management compliance
* Performance appraisal
* Identification of job similarity
* Job evaluation
* Job redesign

Question 12

Job Analysis Process

Answer 12

Sources of data
* Methods of collecting data
* Job data
* Job description
* Human resources functions
* Jobs specification

Question 13

Approaches to job analysis

Answer 13

• Work oriented approach
• Employee oriented approach

Question 14

Attitude is the information people need in order to
perform the job. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 14

FALSE (KNOWLEDGE)

Question 15

knowledge are the proficiencies need to perform each tasks. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 15

FALSE (SKILLS)

Question 16

Abilities are the attributes that are relatively stable
over time. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 16

TRUE

Question 17

A systematic attempt to organize tasks, duties and
responsibilities into a unit of work to achieve certain
objectives

Answer 17

Job design

Question 18

Changing Job tasks
Increasing responsibility and participation
Employee teams

Answer 18

Motivational approach

Question 19

• Interesting
• Exciting
• Encouraging
• Inspiring

Answer 19

Job Redesign

Question 20

Steps in redesign

Answer 20

Steps in redesign
1. Redesign the job content
2. Analyzing job related information
3. Altering the job elements
4. Reformation of job description and specification
5. Reshuffling the job related tasks and duties

Question 21

Approaches to job design

Answer 21

*Engineering approach
*Job characteristic approach

Question 22

Categories for flexible work hours

Answer 22

*Alternate schedules
*Reduced-hour alternatives
*Telecommuting