UNIT - IIJOB ANALYSISHRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

HRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

Job Analysis is the detailed and formal examination of the jobHRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

HRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

Uses of Job AnalysisHuman Resource PlanningRecruitmentSelectionPlacement and Orientation TrainingCounselingEmployee safetyPerformance appraisal

HRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

HRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

Job Analysis informationJob identificationCharacteristics of the jobJob dutiesMaterials/ equipments usedRequires personal attributesJob relationshipHRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

HRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

Process of job analysisOrganizational analysisSelection of representative positionsCollection of job analysis dataPreparation of job analysis

HRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

HRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

Methods of Job AnalysisPersonal ObservationCritical incidentsInterviewQuestionnaire MethodHRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

HRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

Job SpecificationJob AnalysisJob DescriptionHRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

HRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

JOB DESCRIPTIONContents:Job TitleJob summaryJob activitiesWorking conditionsSocial environmentHRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

HRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

Job SpecificationEssential attributes

Desirable attributes

Contra-indicatorsHRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

HRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

Methods of Job AnalysisInterviews

Structured Questionnaire / Inventory

Direct Observation

Logbooks / Work DiariesHRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

HRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

InterviewsMost commonly used methodvery adaptableUsually conducted with job incumbents technical experts supervisorsQuestions like:what are your most typical duties?How long do they take?How do you do them?Con: people may misrepresent/exaggerate jobHRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

HRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

Questionnaire/InventoryLists of many (>200) job characteristics and activitiesrated in term of frequency and importancemethod is most useful for comparing jobsD2 - measure of similarityfound job of housewife is most similar to patrolman!very commonly used (esp. with interviews)HRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

HRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

ObservationUnobtrusive methodcamera; video; audioExcellent for understanding and appreciating conditions under which job is performedAllows analyst to experience aspects of job that worker may not be aware ofNot as good for understanding why behaviors do/do not occurHRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR

HRM, Unit 2, Ms. J. Juliet Gladies, RVS IMSR