Module 5--Nonquantitative Job Evaluation Methods

Question 1

What are the two types of Non-Quantitative /Whole Job Methods of Job Content Evaluation?

Answer 1

Ranking,
Classification,

Question 2

What is the Ranking method?

Answer 2

Ranking is the simplest form of job evaluation. The process involves a whole-job, job-to-job comparison, resulting in an ordering of jobs from highest to lowest. Ranking only gives an indication of order. It does not reveal anything about the relative degree of distance
between jobs.

Question 3

What are the Two Types of Ranking?

Answer 3

■ Two types of ranking
1. Simple ranking
2. Paired-comparison

Question 4

What is the methodology for Simple Ranking?

Answer 4

1. Analyze / document Job Content
2. Identify Selected Group of jobs (job set)
3. Rank order jobs within the set
   - High to low
   - Low to high
   - Both Ends to Middle

Question 5

What are the Paired-Comparison Approach?

Answer 5

Paired-comparison ranking is more effective than simple ranking when evaluating a larger number of jobs.
* When a larger number of jobs are involved and it’s conceptually too difficult to conduct a simple ranking, paired-comparison can be a useful alternative.

■ Compare every job to every other job.
* Each job is individually compared to every other job.
* The job of most value from each pairing is noted.

■ Job hierarchy is developed based on the number of times a job is selected.
* It is likely and acceptable that some jobs may have the same ranking.

Question 6

What are the 4 Steps in Paired Comparison Approach?

Answer 6

Step 1 Determine the number of pairs required for the set of jobs to be ranked. For example, when comparing jobs J, K, L, M and O, the following formula would apply:

Number of pairs = 5 (5-1)
———
2

Total number of pairs is 10

STEP 2: Compare each pair and select the stronger job
Example “Job J vs K”

STEP 3. Determine the number of times each job was selected
Selection Frequency

STEP 4: Rank order the jobs

Question 7

What are the advantages of the Ranking Method?

Answer 7

Advantages
* Simple to administer
* Inexpensive
* Quickly implemented
* Little training required

Question 8

What are the Disadvantages of the Ranking Method?

Answer 8

Disadvantages
* Inconsistency; evaluators bring different judgment criteria to the table.
* No detail / documentation to justify evaluation internally or to third parties.
* May be superficial if important aspects of the job are not considered.
* Incumbent characteristics, performance or salary may unduly influence evaluation.

Question 9

What is the Classification Method?

Answer 9

■ The classification method compares jobs on a whole-job basis.
■ Predefined class descriptions are established for a series of job grades.
■ A job is placed in the classification which best describes it.
■ This method is frequently used in the public sector.

Question 10

What are the Steps to the Classification Method?

Answer 10

Step 1 Analyze and document job content.

Step 2 Identify and cluster benchmark jobs that appear to be similar in terms of their nature, scope or level.

Step 3 Develop preliminary generic definitions for each cluster to form classification levels (grades).

Step 4 Compare benchmark job descriptions to preliminary classification definitions and modify definitions if necessary.

Step 5 Assign all remaining jobs to classification levels (grades) that most closely match the nature and level of work performed.

A sample resulting job worth hierarchy is shown on the following page.

Question 11

What are the Advantages to the Classification Method?

Answer 11

Advantages
* Simple to administer
* Inexpensive
* Quickly implemented
* Little training required
* Evaluation reference points defined

Question 12

What are the Disadvantages to the Classification Method?

Answer 12

■ Disadvantages
* Jobs may be forced into classifications that may not fit.
* Descriptions can be inflated (or deflated) to fit a classification.

Question 13

1. What are the two nonquantitative job evaluation methods?
   A. Ranking and classification
   B. Job component and point factor
   C. Market-based and job content

Answer 13

A. Ranking and classification

Question 14

2. Which of the following best describes the ranking method of job content evaluation?
   A. It ranks jobs based on the level of complexity of the work.
   B. It requires a high degree of technical knowledge of the job.
   C. It is a whole-job rather than a factor-based job evaluation method.
   D. It is difficult and expensive to implement.

Answer 14

C. It is a whole-job rather than a factor-based job evaluation method.

Question 15

3. When would the paired-comparison approach be preferred over the simple ranking approach?
   A. When evaluating a larger number of jobs
   B. When there is a need for accurate market data
   C. When the cost of simple ranking becomes prohibitive
   D. When there is insufficient information on job content

Answer 15

A. When evaluating a larger number of jobs

Question 16

4. What is one of the steps in the classification method of job content evaluation?
   A. Listing all jobs in order from highest to lowest value
   B. Matching jobs to other jobs in the market and developing grades based on market value
   C. Identifying and clustering benchmark jobs that appear to be similar

Answer 16

C. Identifying and clustering benchmark jobs that appear to be similar

Question 17

5. What is one of the advantages of the classification method?
   A. It is relatively simple and inexpensive.
   B. It is easy to place jobs into each classification.
   C. It is unlikely that job descriptions will be inflated to fit classifications.
   D. It is useful for organizations with numerous, widely diverse job families.

Answer 17

A. It is relatively simple and inexpensive.