Cindy Stevens Is Observing and Interviewing Several Database Administrators to Determine

question 75

Short Answer

Cindy Stevens is observing and interviewing several database administrators to determine the duties and responsibilities associated with their job, as well as the knowledge, skills, and abilities that someone must have to perform the job. Cindy is performing the HR function of
job analysis.
advertising.
promotion.
training.
staffing.

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Definitions:

Quasi Experimental

A research design that attempts to establish a cause-and-effect relationship but lacks random assignment of participants to conditions.

Randomly Assigned

A method used in experiments where participants are allocated to different groups without bias, ensuring each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any group, enhancing the validity of the results.

Quasi-experimental Study

A research design that resembles an experimental study but lacks random assignment to treatment or control groups, making causal conclusions less reliable.

Gender Differences

The distinctions in characteristics, roles, behaviors, or attributes typically associated with being male or female, influenced by biological, cultural, and social factors.