Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Practice Exam

What is job sharing?

1. Creating a master schedule for a department

2. Dividing a full-time position into multiple positions

3. Hiring employees who fit a specific mold

4. A productivity standard for meal production

The correct answer is: Dividing a full-time position into multiple positions

Job sharing refers to dividing a full-time position into multiple positions. This arrangement allows two or more employees to share the responsibilities and duties of one position, providing greater flexibility in the workplace. This can lead to improved job satisfaction for employees who may prefer part-time work while still contributing fully to the organization’s goals. Additionally, it can help organizations retain talent by offering work-life balance options that might otherwise lead to employee turnover. In contrast, the other options do not accurately define job sharing. Creating a master schedule for a department focuses on organizational planning for staff assignments rather than the structure of job roles. Hiring employees who fit a specific mold pertains to recruitment practices and does not involve sharing job responsibilities. A productivity standard for meal production is related to operational efficiency, specifically in the context of food service, rather than the concept of split job responsibilities.