Which of the following, if true, most strongly justifies the job analyst's recommendation that job descriptions be substantially revised in light of Treadcorps' technological changes?

Question

A) Several line managers at the first Treadcorps locations are approaching retirement age.
B) One of Treadcorps' rivals is considering a system that allows customers to order tires and schedule appointments on their own by visiting a company website.
C) Treadcorps locations staffed after the firm moved to a digital inventory system are performing more strongly than those opened beforehand.
D) Top management expects the new technology to lead to greater employee job satisfaction.
E) Treadcorps is considering a merger with a firm that specializes in servicing recreational watercraft.

Answer 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) If new employees are carrying out the job better than longer-term employees, then it is likely that there is a mismatch between the tasks' requirements and workers' abilities. So Choice C is correct: a more accurate set of job descriptions enables managers to recommend training and development to address the mismatch. Choices A and D don't address the need for revising job descriptions. Choices B and E indicate possible upcoming changes in the corporate environment that might trigger the need for new job analyses in the future but don't justify revisions at this point in time.