1-109 (chapter 2 job analyis)

1) Which term refers to the holistic, integrated and results and goal-oriented process of planning, recruiting, selecting, developing, managing, and compensating employees?

• A) job analysis
• B) HR alignment
• C) strategic planning
• D) talent management

2) Connor, a manager at a boat manufacturing firm, takes a talent management approach to his duties. Which of the following would Connor most likely do?

• A) coordinate recruitment and compensation activities
• B) use different competencies for recruitment and development
• C) rely primarily on applicant testing results for hiring decisions
• D) manage employees based on their experience with the organization

3) In an effective talent management system, an employee's performance appraisal would initiate training and development opportunities.

• A) true
• B) false

4) Effective talent management focuses on developing employee competencies that align with strategic goals.

• A) true
• B) false

5) Which of the following terms refers to the procedure used to determine the duties associated with job positions and the characteristics of the people to hire for those positions?

• A) job description
• B) job specification
• C) job analysis
• D) job context

6) The information resulting from a job analysis is used for writing ________.

• A) job descriptions
• B) corporate objectives
• C) personnel questionnaires
• D) training requirements

7) All of the following types of information will most likely be collected by a human resources specialist through a job analysis EXCEPT ________.

• A) work activities
• B) human behaviors
• C) performance standards
• D) employee benefits options

8) A manager uses the information in a job analysis for all of the following EXCEPT ________.

• A) assessing training requirements
• B) complying with FCC regulations
• C) determining appropriate compensation
• D) providing accurate performance appraisals

9) Which of the following most likely depends on a job's required skills, education level, safety hazards, and degree of responsibility?

• A) employee compensation
• B) organizational culture
• C) annual training requirements
• D) OSHA and EEO compliance

10) In order for Hollis Construction to be in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the manager needs a ________ for each position to validate all human resource activities.

• A) performance appraisal
• B) compensation schedule
• C) workflow system
• D) job analysis