Which of the Following Is True of the Point Factor

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the point factor method of job evaluation?

• A) In this method, descriptions of each class of jobs are written and then each job is put into a grade according to the class it best matches.
• B) It is a complex quantitative method that combines the ranking and classification methods.
• C) It looks at compensable factors in a group of similar jobs and assigns weights to them.
• D) It is a simple system that places jobs in order, from highest to lowest, by their value to the organization.

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Definitions:

Perceived Behavioural Control

An individual's belief about the ease or difficulty of performing a particular behavior, influenced by the resources and obstacles anticipated.

Theory Of Planned Behaviour

Modification by Ajzen of the theory of reasoned action. It suggests that predicting a behaviour from an attitude measure is improved if people believe they have control over that behaviour.

Perceived Threat

An individual's assessment of potential harm or danger posed by a specific situation or entity.

Protection Motivation Theory

A psychological theory that explains how individuals are motivated to protect themselves from harmful or threatening situations, focusing on the roles of threat appraisal and coping appraisal.