Question 1

When would the paired-comparison approach be preferred over the simple ranking approach?

Options :

A : When evaluating a larger number of jobs

B : When there is a need for accurate market data

C : When the cost of simple ranking becomes prohibitive

D : When there is insufficient information on job content

Answer: A

Question 2

What are the principal types of job documentation?

Options :

A : Employee handbooks and job posting data files

B : Job analysis questionnaires, job family matrices and job descriptions

C : Market-based and job content-based

Answer: B

Question 3

Which of the following job evaluation methods is generally easier to communicate to employees?

Options :

A : Classification

B : Job component

C : Point factor

D : Market pricing

Answer: D

Question 4

What is one of the advantages of using a job evaluation committee to evaluate jobs?

Options :

A : The job evaluation process can be completed more quickly and efficiently.

B : Committee members can clarify job content information found in job documentation.

C : Committee members can dedicate whatever time is needed to accomplish the evaluation prior to the deadline.

D : The decisions made are less likely to be affected by turf issues and incumbent bias.

Answer: B

Question 5

Job worth hierarchy is best described as something that _________?

Options :

A : Illustrates where each job fits, relative to other jobs

B : Provides key information abut the nature of and level of work performed.

C : Creates a job worth hierarchy using market data or job content

D : A framework for pay decisions.

E : None of these

F : All of these

Answer: A