Which of the Following Best Defines Work Analysis

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines work analysis?

• A) the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other attributes that are needed by a job incumbent to do well on a job
• B) the process of collecting information about jobs for the purpose of recruitment and selection
• C) the systematic process for gathering, documenting, and analyzing data about the work required for a job
• D) a review of the whole job, not the constituent parts

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Definitions:

Economic Inefficiencies

Situations where resources are not used optimally according to consumer preferences, often leading to wasted resources or unmet demands.

Product Variety

Refers to the different types and variations of products available in a market or offered by a company.

Excess Capacity

A scenario where a firm’s production capability exceeds the demand for its product, often leading to inefficiency and increased costs.

Product Variation

The process of making slight adjustments to a product's features, design, or offerings to differentiate it from competitors’ products.