Which of the Following Is True of the Position Analysis

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) ?

• A) It considers only the inputs of a work process, ignoring the outputs.
• B) PAQ reports provide concrete recommendations useful for writing job descriptions or redesigning jobs.
• C) PAQ ratings cannot be used to compare dissimilar jobs.
• D) The descriptions in the PAQ reports are very clear and specific.
• E) The PAQ is meant to be completed only by job analysts trained in this method.

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Definitions:

Ascending Neural Pathway

The neural paths by which sensory information from the peripheral nervous system is sent to the central nervous system.

Perceptual Ambiguity

A situation in which a visual stimulus lacks a clear interpretation due to conflicting perceptions or because it can be seen in more than one way.

Pointillism

An art technique where small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image, associated with post-Impressionist painters.

Cubism

An early 20th-century art movement marked by the use of geometric shapes and a viewpoint that represents subjects from multiple perspectives.