Jill, Your Administrative Assistant, Has Been Complaining to You About

question 48

Multiple Choice

Jill, your administrative assistant, has been complaining to you about how behind she is in her work and how overwhelmed she is by the tasks she is being asked to perform. In order to get a better idea of the duties, tasks and responsibilities of her role you have decided a job analysis needs to be performed. Which method of job analysis will be most helpful?

• A) Observe Jill performing her job.
• B) Give Jill a questionnaire to complete about her job.
• C) Have Jill keep a diary of her work for several days.
• D) Interview Jill about her job duties.
• E) Gather data from O*NET.

Understand the concept and importance of equity in compensation, including internal, external, and pay equity.

Recognize the relevance and impact of collective bargaining agreements on compensation.

Grasp the objective of wage and salary surveys and their role in achieving external equity.

Comprehend the concept and significance of compensable factors in achieving internal equity.

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