How Is O*Net Useful to a Manager or HR Specialist

question 44

Multiple Choice

How is O*Net useful to a manager or HR specialist?

• A) It is a time-saving resource for writing job descriptions and typical job specifications.
• B) It can eliminate the need to conduct a job analysis in a small organization.
• C) The O*Net can be used as a recruiting tool because it includes a national database of job-seekers classified by occupational category.
• D) Because it has been compiled by the Department of Labor, firms using the O*Net are protected from job-related employee lawsuits.

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Definitions:

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IV × PV Design

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