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Why is a job analysis important?

  1. It allows for proper training and development of key personnel.
  2. It provides the supervisory responsibilities necessary to accomplish organizational goals.
  3. It ensures compliance with EEO laws.
  4. It provides the foundation from which all other HR activities are designed.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Answer option D is correct. Job analysis and the subsequent job descriptions provide the building blocks for all other HR activities. Clearly identifying the output and skills necessary to accomplish each job allows for proper EEO compliance (C), job pricing, recruiting, and other HR functions (B and A).
Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR Professionals Objective: Review Questions



Which of the following keeps data current by dropping the oldest data when new data is added?

  1. Moving average
  2. Median
  3. Mean
  4. Mode

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Answer option A is correct.
Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR Professionals Objective: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis



Based on an analysis of the industry and labor market trends, a VP of Human Resources has determined that the best course of action for her company is to change from a narrow to a broadband salary structure. The current structure has been in place for more than 15 years, and the VP is anticipating strong resistance to making the change. Which of the following tools should the VP use to convince the executive team to make the change?

  1. Build a business case.
  2. Calculate the return on investment.
  3. Conduct a SWOT analysis.
  4. Calculate the cost-benefit analysis.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Answer option A is correct. A business case lays out the desired result of an action or program, presents alternative solutions, describes possible risks from both implementing and not implementing the action, and defines the criteria used to measure success. ROI (B) and CBA (D) may be included as part of the business case, and a SWOT analysis (C) may have identified the need for a program or action.
Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR Professionals Objective: Review Questions



Gathering information about employee attitudes and opinions through surveys and focus groups provides _______ employee levels of engagement.

  1. Insight into
  2. Intuition about
  3. Instruction for
  4. Individual measurement of

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Answer option A is correct. The use of a variety of tools to gather employee feedback enables
employers to measure employee levels of engagement. The use of anonymous surveys, topical focus groups, and employee interviews all provide insight into both individual and organizational needs. Intuition is rarely a legally defensible methodology for use in HR, and focus groups are not the best choice for measuring individual needs.
Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR Professionals Objective: Review Questions



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