What Is a Potential Problem with Using SME Ratings for Job

question 76

Multiple Choice

What is a potential problem with using SME ratings for job analysis?

• A)Because SMEs allow their own jobs to influence their ratings, their ratings may not be as accurate.
• B)Because SMEs who dislike their jobs will be unlikely to carefully consider job tasks, their ratings will be misleading.
• C)Because SMEs typically dislike providing these ratings, it is difficult to get enough data to have a good understanding of a job.
• D)Because SMEs tend to be male, they often overlook interpersonal factors related to the job.

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