An Example of a Job Scoring Low on the Task

question 90

Multiple Choice

An example of a job scoring low on the task significance dimension would be that of a:

• A) furniture maker who designs a sofa from scratch to the finished product.
• B) shop owner who not only owns the shop but also operates it entirely.
• C) worker who sweeps the floors in the office.
• D) salesperson who is dependent on his supervisor for his schedule for the week.
• E) doctor who performs various surgeries in the hospital.

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Definitions:

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results over time.

Validity

The extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement is well-founded and likely corresponds accurately to the real world.

Compensatory Approach

A strategy or method used to make up for deficiencies or to provide compensation, often seen in contexts such as employee benefits, environmental mitigation, or in resolving disputes.

Validity Generalization

A concept in psychometrics indicating that the validity of a test is consistent across different situations or groups.