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HRM 200 (Sociology Management) EXAM TEST 1 WESTERN GOVENORS UNIVERSITY.
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HRM 200 (Sociology Management)EXAM TEST 1 WESTERN GOVENORS
UNIVERSITY.
How are Employment Standards enforced?
Correct Answer -Ministry of labour settles complaints
Challenges with respecting employee privacy
Correct Answer -Employer has a right to protect the company (from time
wasted and abuse of resources). However, employees have a right to
freedom over information and interference.
Internet and Video surveillance
Correct Answer -Both allowed (video: employees must be made aware)
What is the difference between a job and a position?
Correct Answer -A job is a group of related activities for 1+ employees. A
position is a collection of tasks performed by 1 person.
If there is 1 library owner, 3 library supervisors, and 24 library clerks -
how many jobs and how many positions are there?
Correct Answer -3 jobs, 28 positions
What are the six steps of job analysis?
Correct Answer -1: Review relevant company background info (using an
organizational structure/chart)
2: Select jobs to be analyzed
3: Collect data on job activities
,4: Modify data if required
5: Write specific job description
6: Communicate/update info as needed (restructuring, technology...)
What is Job Design?
Correct Answer -The process of systematically organizing work into tasks
that are required to perform a specific job
Describe the evolution of job design
Correct Answer -1. Early 1900's: Job specialization (jobs simple,
prescriptive in nature)
2. Mid 1900's: Behavioural aspects (job enlargement - horizontal loading
of tasks, job rotation, job enrichment - meaning, team based)
3. Late 1900's: Ergonomic Aspects (Physical needs of workers)
What does a competency-based job analysis look at?
Correct Answer -Analyzes based on capabilities > specific duties
What are the three reasons why competency-based job analysis is
becoming more common?
Correct Answer -1. Encourages workers to learn and rotate among jobs
2. More strategic approach to finding jobs
3. Supports performance management process
How is job analysis info collected?
Correct Answer -Interviews, questionnaires, observations, participant
diary, National Occupation Classification (too that has typical
responsibilities for any job)
, How is job information verified?
Correct Answer -Through communicating with workers and supervisors.
Communication holds benefits for all.
What is a job description vs specification?
Correct Answer -Job description: statement of duties, responsibilities
(standards), reporting relationships and working conditions, any physical
demands
Job Specification: statement of requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities
needed to perform the job
What are human rights considerations when it comes to job descriptions?
Correct Answer -Only list absolutely essential needs for the job (abilities,
skills,
knowledge). Everything must be bonified occupational requirement.
What is Human Resources Planning?
Correct Answer -The process of forecasting future human resources
requirements to ensure that the organization will have the required
number of employees with the necessary skills to meet its strategic
objectives
Describe Surplus vs Shortage
Correct Answer -Surplus: Supply > Demand.
Shortage: Demand > Supply
What is the strategic importance of HRP?
Correct Answer -Helps organization meet goals, meet labour demands,
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