<P> Position analysis questionnaire is inexpensive and takes little time to conduct . It is one of the most standardized job analysis methods, it has various levels of reliability, and its position can be compared through computer analysis . PAQ elements apply to a various number of jobs across the board, as diverged with job assignments . Position analysis questionnaires can be used for individuals repairing automobile generators, serving food to patrons in a restaurant, taking samples of blood from patients, or with worker characteristics such as general learning ability, verbal aptitude, numerical aptitude, manual dexterity, stamina, and reaction time . PAQ uses simple wording and less complex questions than more in - depth job analysis methods . Research has shown PAQ to be an easy and effective method for human resource and other departments in the hiring process . In 1975 Ekkehart Frieling criticized PAQ, stating it is not possible to use one method to differentiate and classify equally all conceivable occupations . Other criticisms state that the PAQ was written at the college level while the incumbents had the education of 10th to 12th grade level, and that PAQ was developed for all jobs but has been demonstrated as limited to 195 jobs and six dimensions . </P> <P> The three basic steps to conduct a position analysis questionnaire are: </P> <Ol> <Li> Human resources and other staff attend a PAQ job analysis training course . PAQ questionnaires are filled out by trained professionals, not job incumbents . </Li> <Li> Trained PAQ job analysts then use the position analysis questionnaire to analyze selected jobs . </Li> <Li> The PAQ questionnaires are submitted to PAQ for scoring, with the results then used to analyze by human resource or other trained managers . </Li> </Ol> <Li> Human resources and other staff attend a PAQ job analysis training course . PAQ questionnaires are filled out by trained professionals, not job incumbents . </Li>

Identify the disadvantage of using the position analysis questionnaire (paq)