Job Analysis.



Definitions of job analysis

“Job analysis deals with the anatomy of the job…..This is the complete study of the job embodying every known and determinable factor, including the duties and responsibilities involved in its performance; the conditions under which performance is carried on; the nature of the task; the qualifications required in the worker; and the conditions of employment such as pay, hours, opportunities and privileges.”

Michael J. Jucius:

“Job analysis refers to the process of studying the operations, duties and organizational aspects of jobs in order to derive specification or, as they are called by some job description”

Blum:

“A job analysis is an accurate study of the various components of a job. It is concerned not only with an analysis of the duties and conditions of work, but also with the individual qualifications of the worker.”

John A Shubin:

“Job analysis is the methodical compilation and study of work data in order to define and characterize each occupation in such a manner as to distinguish it from all others.”

Purpose of job analysis

Job analysis is effectively used by the organization in preparation of job descriptions and job specifications which help in the hiring of right personnel for the job. The general purpose of job analysis is to establish and document the requirements of a job.


  • Training needs assessment
  • Compensation management
  • Recruitment and selection procedures
  • Performance review


Process of job analysis.


Job analysis process involves the implementation of following steps.


  • Organizational analysis
  • Select representative positions
  • Collect data
  • Review collected data
  • Developing job description
  • Developing job specification

Job Analysis Methods.



References.

Cite this article as: Shraddha Bajracharya, "Job Analysis: Definitions, Methods, Process and Importance of Job Analysis," in Businesstopia, May 3, 2018, https://www.businesstopia.net/human-resource/job-analysis-definitions-methods-process-importance.