JAD Quiz 1 ch1

What is the primary purpose of a job description?

• To summarize the employee's past experiences

• To clearly outline tasks, duties, and responsibilities

• To list employee benefits

• To compare different jobs within a company

Why is job analysis important for job descriptions?

• It helps in marketing the job to potential candidates

• It ensures job descriptions are complete and accurate

• It is not important at all

• It focuses on employee salaries

What does job classification involve?

• Grouping jobs based on employee performance

• Categorizing jobs based on duties and qualifications

• Eliminating certain job positions

• Standardizing employee benefits

Job evaluation is used primarily for what purpose?

• To determine the value of a job for setting compensation

• To evaluate employee attendance

• To assess employee happiness

• To analyze market trends

What role does job analysis play in workforce planning?

• It predicts employee promotions

• It helps identify necessary skills for future roles

• It eliminates the need for training

• It sets employee salaries

Which of the following is NOT a use of job analysis?

• Safety

• Legal compliance

• Personal shopping

• Training

How does job analysis contribute to employee training?

• It provides information on irrelevant skills

• It identifies the specific skills needed for each job

• It eliminates the need for any training

• It focuses solely on team-building exercises

What is one of the consequences of not conducting job analysis?

• Clearer job descriptions

• Misclassification of jobs

• Increased employee satisfaction

• Better understanding of tasks

What is worker mobility?

• Employees changing companies frequently

• Employees moving within the company for promotions or transfers

• Employees working from home

• Employees taking frequent vacations

What does job analysis help identify regarding safety?

• Potential hazards and risks associated with jobs

• Employee skill gaps

• Market trends

• Employee satisfaction