All of the following may to be potential distorting influences in job analysis data collection except:
Correct answer: B. Objective reporting by the SME
- A. The desire to make one's own job look more difficult
- B. Objective reporting by the SME
- C. The desire of the SME to conform to what others report
- D. Mere carelessness
Explanation
Objective reporting by a subject-matter expert is intended to improve the accuracy of job-analysis data, not distort it. Exaggerating one’s job, conforming to others, and carelessness can all introduce bias or error.
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