The PAQ is a useful job analysis method when you want to learn a great detail about a single job.

Hilda is developing a test of college algebra. She does this by speaking to experts in college algebra (instructors) about what is expected as part of a college algebra course and also examining the material in algebra textbooks. Hilda appears to be using a ____ approach to develop her test.

A legally defensible performance appraisal should be based on a manager’s expert opinion and general impressions of an employee’s performance.

Contextual performance includes behaviors that support the social environment in the workplace.

Alessia is developing a test of academic achievement to predict college success. She gives the test to a group of college students. She correlates their test scores with their GPA and finds that there is a significant correlation between the test and GPA. This is a demonstration of _____.

Ranking performance appraisal scales are good for giving employees feedback about how they can improve.

Joshua has conducted a task criticality survey and is now examining the data. He should consider dropping tasks that have _____.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the high-tech HR era?

Competency modelling is more accepted among top managers than are other job analysis methods.

Meta-analysis is used to summarize the results of several studies.