Chapter 5

• What is job analysis in HRM?

  It is a procedure that analyzes the requirements of the job and not the person.
• What does job analysis involve?

  It involves the collection of data about the job's duties, requisites, and necessary traits of the person.
• What does a job-related document show?

  It shows the duties and responsibilities attached to the job position.
• Why is a job description important for employers?

  It helps them find the right applicant for the vacant position.
• How does a job description serve employees?

  It serves as a guidepost for understanding and defining the scope of their job.
• What does a job specification show?

  It shows the specific qualifications and individual characteristics expected to match the job requirements.
• What is one method for collecting job analysis information?

  Interviewing current employees.
• What does the observation method involve in job analysis?

  It involves observing current employees while they perform their job tasks.
• What is the most popular way of gathering job analysis information?

  Distributing survey questionnaires.
• What does the diary method require from employees?

  It requires them to keep a detailed record of their daily tasks.
• What is job content in job analysis?

  It shows the actual duties of the worker and how they perform the job.
• What does job context refer to?

  It refers to the conditions or environment where the job is performed.
• What are worker requirements in job analysis?

  They include knowledge, skills, ability, personal characteristics, and credentials.
• What does knowledge refer to in worker requirements?

  It refers to qualifications vital for successful job execution, acquired through education and experience.
• What are skills in the context of worker requirements?

  They are the potential capabilities of a worker to carry out specific job tasks.
• What does ability refer to in worker requirements?

  It refers to the capacity of an individual to perform specific kinds of work.
• What are personal characteristics in worker requirements?

  They are good moral/personal that employers consider important for job performance.
• What are credentials in worker requirements?

  They are pieces of evidence proving a person's identity or background relevant to job fitness.
• What is one reason for changes in work schedules?

  To promote a friendly work environment and increase employee self-esteem.
• What is a compressed workweek?

  It is an alternative work schedule where the standard five-day workweek is reduced to fewer days with longer hours.
• What is flexible time in work schedules?

  It allows workers to choose their daily time-in and time-out schedule while working a definite number of hours.
• What is job sharing?

  It is an arrangement where two part-time employees share a job that could be done by one full-time employee.
• What is telecommuting?

  It is a work arrangement where employees connect with employers and coworkers via electronic devices.
• What are the main topics covered in Chapter 5?

  • Job Analysis
  • Job Description
  • Job Specification
  • Collecting Job Analysis Information
  • Interviewing current employees
  • Observing activities of employees
  • Distributing survey questionnaires
  • Making use of diaries
  • Important Components of Job Analysis
  • Job Content
  • Job Context
  • Worker Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Ability, Personal Characteristics, Credentials)
  • Changes in Work Schedules
  • Compressed Workweek
  • Flexible Time
  • Job Sharing
  • Telecommuting