According to the job description for a Telesales Representative in Figure 5, what is the EXEMPT/NONEXEMPT STATUS?

Correct answer: Nonexempt

Explanation

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status is a critical component of the job identification section of a job description, as it determines an employee's eligibility for overtime pay and minimum wage protections.

Other questions

Question 1

According to the textbook, what is the primary definition of talent management?

Question 2

What is the primary output or product of a job analysis?

Question 3

According to the chapter, how many steps are involved in conducting a job analysis?

Question 4

Which of the following best describes job enrichment as defined by psychologist Frederick Herzberg?

Question 5

Which job analysis method uses a questionnaire with 194 items to collect quantifiable data on five basic activities such as 'having decision-making/communication/social responsibilities'?

Question 6

What does the text identify as the 'most important product of job analysis'?

Question 7

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what are considered the 'basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation'?

Question 8

When writing job specifications for untrained personnel, what must an employer specify?

Question 9

What is the primary assumption behind using competency models or job profiles instead of traditional job descriptions?

Question 10

A job requirements matrix, as described in the chapter, lists information in how many columns?

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of information normally collected through job analysis?

Question 12

What is the primary purpose of a process chart in the context of job analysis?

Question 13

What is business process reengineering?

Question 14

Why is direct observation not a suitable job analysis method for a job like a design engineer?

Question 15

What is the primary advantage of using a questionnaire for job analysis over conducting individual interviews?

Question 16

Which of the following is a key guideline for conducting effective job analysis interviews?

Question 17

The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) classifies all workers into how many major groups of jobs?

Question 19

What is a major risk of including a general statement like 'performs other assignments as required' in a job description?

Question 20

What is the primary difference between a job description and a job specification?