Question

Pamela is conducting a job analysis for the job of pizza delivery driver. She focuses on describing the various tasks (e.g., driving a car to a delivery address giving customers correct change). Which of these describes Pamela's approach to job analysis?
A) task-oriented approach
B) element-oriented approach
C) worker-oriented approach
D) hybrid approach

Answer 1

Answer:

A) task-oriented approach.

Explanation:

Job analysis deals with the practice of examining and identifying the importance and duties of a particular job. Task-oriented approach of job analysis aims at sorting out the actual activities involved in a particular job.

This approach seeks to focus on the main duties and activities which are performed in a job. Through task-oriented approach, individuals may develop an understanding of their duties and actions that are suppose to be done while performing a particular job.

Pamela focuses on describing the various tasks like driving a car to a delivery address and giving customers the correct change involves task-oriented approach of job analysis.