Which of the following items is not a part of KSAs?

- aspiration
- knowledge
- skill
- other abilities

**Correct Answer**: aspiration

**Explanation**: KSAs stands for **K**nowledge, **S**kills, and **A**bilities. These are the specific worker-oriented attributes identified through a job analysis that an organization assesses during personnel selection to determine job fit. An **aspiration** (goal or ambition), while motivating, is not a measurable skill, knowledge, or ability, and is therefore not part of KSAs.

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Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are the specific attributes of a candidate that an organization assesses to determine the best individual to carry out the requirements of a position, ideally based on a thorough job analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020, April 22). Psychology (2nd ed.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/1-introduction

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