What Criticism Has Been Made of Competency-Based Approaches to Job

question 46

Multiple Choice

What criticism has been made of competency-based approaches to job analysis?

• A) They are so time-consuming that their costs are not rationalized.
• B) They are so detailed that the information produced is overload.
• C) They are so broad and ill-defined that they are of little practical use.
• D) They are so altruistic that they are devoid of useful information.

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Definitions:

Sedentary

Describes a lifestyle or type of behavior characterized by a high amount of sitting or lying down, with very minimal physical activity.

Pedal A Tricycle

The act of operating a three-wheeled vehicle using foot pedals to propel it forward.

Rough-And-Tumble

A form of play that involves physical activities such as running, tumbling, and play-fighting, often seen among children and believed to be important for social development.

Large Muscle Groups

The collections of larger muscles in the body that contribute to major movements and activities, such as those in the legs, abdomen, and chest.