Chapter 04 Job Analysis and Competency Models Test Bank Catano 5e

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Why is a job analysis important for recruitment and selection? a. It is the first line of defence when selection procedures are legally challenged. b. It emphasizes selection skills and responsibilities while deemphasizing effort and working conditions. c. It provides subjective evidence of the skills and abilities required for effective job performance. d. It establishes the worth of a job and defines it in measurable terms. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 111 OBJ: 1 BLM: Higher Order You are the HR person for a small enterprise in charge of hiring as part of an expansion. You want to be sure that you hire the right people for the new positions. The first question that comes to mind is how to identify exactly who you are looking for. A job analysis will help you get the necessary information. Job analyses procedures can be very elaborate; however, a job analysis is nothing more than finding answers to a series of questions about the job. Ask yourself a series of questions that will help you find the right person.