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Ratinq the Generalized Work Behavior-s
These 57 GWB's were included in a five-section inventory that was sent to
about 14,000 incumbents in 113 occupations. Approximately 7,000 inventories
were completed and returned. Of the 7,000 inventories that were received
about 6,000 were from the 94 occupations under study herein. As part of the
inventory incumbents were first asked to read all the GWB's and then check the
ones they perform.
One of the first questions we investigated was what types of GW8's are
performed most often across jobs. Table 2 presents the six G'h'B's that are
performed the most as well 2s the six that are performed the least.
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Table 2 Most Frequently and Least Frequently Performed Generalized Work
Behaviors
Most frequently performed
Writes correspondence, memoranda, manuals, technical reports, or reports
of activities and findings.
Interviews or confers with persons to obtain information not otherwise
conver,iently available or gathers facts on specific issues from
knowledgeable persons: e.g., Interviews persons, visits establishments,
or confers with technical or professional specialists to obtain
information or clarify facts.
Analyzes and interprets information and makes recommendations based on
findings: the information can be numerical or presented in verbal or
pictorial form.
Responds to inquirlas from the pzdblic, other agencies, Congress, etc.,
concerning the work of the activity.
Keeps records and compiles statistical reports.
Reviews documents for conformance to standard procedures verifying
correctness and completeness of data and authenticity of documents:
e.g., May audit financial data.
Least frequently performed
Performs policing functions such as arresting and detaining persons and
seizing contraband.
Writes, tests, and documents computer programs.
Sells property or at-ranges for disposal of property, supplies or
records: e.g., Inventories, advertises and sells d delinquent taxpdyer's
seized property or disposes of archival records.
Plans and directs organization's public relations function.
Inspects persons, baggage, or other materials. Inspection involves St
least some physical action by the inspector.
Drafts regulations based on an analysis of information: e.g., Drafts
regulations on transportation systems or employment and training
legislation.
AS can be seen in Table 2, writing, interviewing, record-keepirig, ensuring
ComPliaftCe of rsgulations and providing information tu the public are tne
GWB'S that are most frequently performad across these professional and
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