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Job Analysis
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Definitions
Job Analysis
The procedure for determining the duties and skill requirements of a job and the kind of person who should be hired for it
Definitions
Job Analysis
The procedure for determining the duties and skill requirements of a job and the kind of person who should be hired for it
Job Description
A list of job’s duties, responsibilities, working conditions and supervisory responsibilities –one product of job analysis
Job Specifications
A list of job’s human requirements “, that is the requisite education skills, personality and so on – another product of job analysis
The basics of Job Analysis
Following types of information is collected via job analysis
Work activities
Human Behaviors
Machines, tools, equipments and work aids
Performance standards
Job Context
Human Requirements
Steps in Job Analysis
Decide how you will use the information, since this will determine the data you collect and how you collect them
Review relevant background information such as organization charts, process charts, and job descriptions
Select representative positions
Actually analyze the job
Verify the job analysis information with the worker performing the job and with his or her immediate supervisors
Develop a Job description & Job Specification
Methods for collecting Job Analysis Information
Some Job Analysis guidelines
A joint effort by a human resources specialist, the employee and the employee’s supervisor
It involves collecting information from several people familiar with the job
Several employees doing the same job
Make sure the questions and survey are clear and understandable to the respondents
Observe and question the respondents early enough so that you get time for correction
Concepts
Job enlargement : Assigning workers additional same level activities, thus increasing the number of activities they perform
Job rotation – Systematically moving workers from one job to another to enhance work team performance and to broaden his / her experience and identify strong and weak points to prepare the person for an enhanced role with the company
Job enrichment – Redesigning jobs in a way that increases the opportunities for the worker to experience the feelings of responsibility, achievement, growth and recognition