Question 1

Employee empowerment refers to a situation in which workers are enthusiastic and immersed in their work to the degree that it improves the performance of their companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The degree to which the job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work,that is,doing a job from beginning to end with a visible outcome is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   autonomy
B)   task significance
C)   skill variety
D)   task identity

Question 3

In the job characteristics model,feedback refers to the degree to which the job provides substantial freedom,independence,and discretion to the employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The degree to which carrying out the work activities required by the job results in the individual being given direct and clear information about the effectiveness of his or her performance is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   task identity
B)   autonomy
C)   feedback
D)   task variety

Question 5

____ occurs when the interaction and outcome of team members is greater than the sum of their individual efforts

Accepted Answer

A)   Autonomy
B)   Teamwork
C)   Ergonomics
D)   Synergy

Question 6

Requiring a high school diploma even for a laborer job is acceptable under the law if the company has a policy that all employees must be high school graduates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Characteristics of successful teams include commitment to shared goals,open communication,shared leadership,and clear role assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

KSAs refer to the knowledge,skills,and abilities necessary to do the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Identify and explain the various sections of a job description.

Accepted Answer

Although there is no standard format for...

Question 10

When writing a job description,use statements that are terse,direct,and simply
worded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the job characteristics model,task identity refers to the degree to which the job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The job specification section of a job description should include:

Accepted Answer

A)   skill and performance standards.
B)   Interpersonal or behavioral attributes necessary for job success.
C)   age and physical demands.
D)   Experience required and reporting relationships.

Question 13

Job enrichment is touted as helping employees with:

Accepted Answer

A)   self-esteem and job satisfaction
B)   dissatisfaction with pay
C)   employment security
D)   dissatisfaction with benefits

Question 14

Task significance refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)   the degree to which a job entails a variety of different activities,requiring the use of different skills and talents.
B)   The degree to which the job requires completion of an identifiable piece of work with a visible outcome
C)   The degree to which the job has impact on the work of others
D)   The degree to which the job provides independence and discretion to the individual in scheduling the work and determining the procedures to use

Question 15

To achieve empowerment,organizations must encourage participation,innovation,access to information,and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   accountability
B)   feedback
C)   responsibility
D)   training

Question 16

The Fair Labor Standards Act requires overtime to regular workers who work more than eight hours in a day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The worth and compensation of a job should depend on all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   the conditions and hazards under which the work is performed.
B)   the skill and effort the job requires.
C)   the amount of responsibility involved.
D)   the sex of the employee.

Question 18

The major advantage of the compressed workweek involves federal laws regarding overtime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Reasons for implementation of compressed workweek schedules include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   coordinating production schedules.
B)   recruiting and retaining employees.
C)   avoid paying overtime
D)   balancing employee and organizational needs.

Question 20

A job specification is:

Accepted Answer

A)   a group of related activities and duties.
B)   the different duties and responsibilities performed by one employee.
C)   a statement of the knowledge,skills,and abilities required to perform work.
D)   a statement of the tasks,duties and responsibilities associated with work.

Exam 4: Job Analysis and Job Design

The degree to which the job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work,that is,doing a job from beginning to end with a visible outcome is known as:

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Reasons for implementation of compressed workweek schedules include all of the following except:

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In the job characteristics model,feedback refers to the degree to which the job provides substantial freedom,independence,and discretion to the employee.

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Requiring a high school diploma even for a laborer job is acceptable under the law if the company has a policy that all employees must be high school graduates.

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In the job characteristics model,task identity refers to the degree to which the job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work.

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When writing a job description,use statements that are terse,direct,and simply worded.

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The Fair Labor Standards Act requires overtime to regular workers who work more than eight hours in a day.

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The job specification section of a job description should include:

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KSAs refer to the knowledge,skills,and abilities necessary to do the job.

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To achieve empowerment,organizations must encourage participation,innovation,access to information,and ____.

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A job specification is:

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Identify and explain the various sections of a job description.

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Employee empowerment refers to a situation in which workers are enthusiastic and immersed in their work to the degree that it improves the performance of their companies.

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____ occurs when the interaction and outcome of team members is greater than the sum of their individual efforts

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Characteristics of successful teams include commitment to shared goals,open communication,shared leadership,and clear role assignments.

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The major advantage of the compressed workweek involves federal laws regarding overtime.

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Task significance refers to:

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The degree to which carrying out the work activities required by the job results in the individual being given direct and clear information about the effectiveness of his or her performance is known as:

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The worth and compensation of a job should depend on all of the following except:

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Job enrichment is touted as helping employees with:

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