Job Analysis

Job Analysis A job is a collection of tasks that can

be performed by a single employee to contribute to the manufacturing of a product or service

Each job has certain ability requirements as well as certain reward sassociated with it. Job analysis is the process used to identify those requirements

Job analysis

Methods of collection of job data: Observation method Interview Questionnaire Check list method Technical conference Diary A combination of all above

Major HRM actions that rely on job analysis function

Evaluate how environmental challenges affect individual job

Eliminate unneeded job requirements that can cause discrimination in employee

Discover job elements that keep or hinder the quality of work life

Plan for future HR requirements

Job Analysis

Job analysis has two dimensions: They are Job description Job Specifications

Major HRM actions that rely on job analysis function

Match job applicant and job openings Determine training needs for new and

experienced employees Create plans to develop employee

potential Set realistic performance standards Place the employees that use their

skills effectively Compensate the job holders fairly

Job Specifications

Job specification is a statement of human qualification necessary to do a job The contents are:

Education, experience, Training, judgment, initiative, physical effort, skills required, responsibilities, communication skills, emotional characteristics and unusual sensory demands such as sight, smell and hearing and taste

Job description

Job description is a statement containing: Job title Location Job summary Duties Machine tools and equipments used Material used Supervision given or received Working conditions Hazards in the job

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