Job Analysis and Description Flashcards
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Which of the following is NOT a standard component of a job specification?
Answer: Organizational chart position
Organizational chart placement is part of the job's structural context, not a job specification; specifications focus on the qualifications and physical requirements needed by the worker.
A 'class specification' in public sector HR is best described as:
Answer: A general description of duties and qualifications applicable to all positions in a job class
A class specification broadly describes the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications that apply to all positions within a particular job classification in the civil service system.
When job analysts calculate a 'criticality index' for tasks, they typically combine which two ratings?
Answer: Importance and frequency of performance
The criticality index is most commonly computed by combining task importance ratings with frequency-of-performance ratings to identify which tasks are most critical to the job.
Which approach to job analysis focuses on identifying the minimum qualifications needed to perform a job satisfactorily from day one?
Answer: Entry-level job analysis
Entry-level job analysis identifies the KSAOs required at the time of hire, excluding skills typically developed through on-the-job training after appointment.
In a job analysis interview, using 'probing questions' is important primarily because:
Answer: They elicit more specific and complete information about actual tasks performed
Probing questions follow up on vague responses to draw out detailed, specific information about how tasks are actually performed and what KSAOs they require.
The primary purpose of a 'linkage study' in test development is to:
Answer: Document which KSAOs are measured by which test items
A linkage study systematically documents the relationship between specific KSAOs identified in the job analysis and the test items or exercises designed to measure them.
Which job analysis technique uses structured questionnaires where incumbents rate tasks using standardized scales developed specifically for that method?
Answer: Task inventory with rating scales
Task inventory with rating scales provides incumbents with a pre-developed list of tasks and standardized rating dimensions, combining breadth of coverage with quantifiable data.