Job Analysis Basics
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______ is the process of studying and collecting information relating to the operations and responsibility of a specific job.

Job Analysis

______ is a systematic process of determining the worth of a job in relation to other jobs within an organization.

Job Evaluation

A ______ includes job identification, a job summary, duties, responsibilities, and working conditions.

Job Description

A ______ outlines the qualifications, experience, and characteristics needed to perform a job successfully.

<p>Job Specification</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ is a method of collecting data for Job Analysis that involves directly watching an employee perform their tasks.

<p>Observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Internal equity and external ______ are two goals that must be balanced when determining how much a job should be paid.

<p>Competitiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Job Evaluation Committees typically identify benchmark jobs, select compensable factors, and then ______ the worth of each job.

<p>evaluate</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ method of job evaluation involves classifying and grouping jobs according to predetermined wage grades.

<p>Job Classification</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Job Analysis

Studying and collecting information about a specific job's operations and responsibilities.

Job Evaluation

Systematically determining one job's worth in relation to other jobs within an organization.

Job Description

A written statement detailing a job's duties, responsibilities, working conditions, and more.

Job Specification

A statement outlining the qualifications, skills, and characteristics needed to perform a job.

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Internal Equity

Ensuring fair compensation within the company based on job roles.

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External Competitiveness

Offering competitive pay compared to other companies in the same industry.

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Job Ranking

A job evaluation method that orders jobs based on their relative importance.

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Job Classification

Classifying jobs into predetermined wage grades or categories.

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Study Notes

  • Job analysis and job evaluation are important processes in human resources.

Job Analysis

  • Job analysis studies and collects information related to a specific job's operations and responsibilities.
  • Job analysis is the process of getting detailed information about jobs
  • Job analysis includes job descriptions and job specifications.

Job Description

  • Job descriptions include:
    • Job Identification
    • Job summary
    • Job duties and responsibilities
    • Working conditions
    • Machines, tolls, and equipment used
    • Social enviroment
    • Supervision
    • Relation to other jobs

Job Specifications

  • Job specifications include:
    • Qualifications
    • Experience
    • Physical characteristics
    • Psychological characteristics
    • Social characteristics

Data Collection Methods

  • Observation
  • Questionnaires
  • Interviews

Importance of Job Analysis

  • Facilitates proper publicity of a job
  • Aids in the selection of psychological tests
  • Facilitates purposeful interviews
  • Facilitates appropriate medical examinations
  • Facilitates scientific selection placement and orientation
  • Facilitates scientific promotions and transfers

Job Evaluation

  • Job evaluation is a systematic and orderly process of determining the worth of a job in relation to other jobs.
  • Job evaluation determines how much a job should be paid, balancing internal equity and external competitiveness.
  • Job Evaluation Committees perform 3 main functions:
    • Identifies 10-15 key benchmarks
    • Selects some compensable factors
    • Evaluate the worth of each job via one of the methods

Job Evaluation Methods

  • Non-quantitative: Includes ranking or job comparison and grading or job classification.
  • Quantitative: Includes point rating and factor comparison.

Job Ranking

  • Job ranking judges jobs based on duties, responsibilities, and demands on the job holder.
  • Job ranking starts with highest positions like Department manager going down to receptionist

Job classification method

  • System of job evaluation classifies jobs and groups according to predetermined wage grades
  • Class 1 is executives
  • Class 2 is skilled workers
  • Class 3 is semi-skilled workers
  • Class 4 is file clerks

Advantages of Job Evaluation

  • Reduces inequalities in salary
  • Specialization
  • Helps in selection of employees
  • Standardization
  • Improves selection and promotion procedures
  • Employee satisfaction leads to organizational success.

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Job analysis gathers detailed information about job responsibilities. It includes creating job descriptions and job specifications. Data collection involves methods like observation, questionnaires, and interviews.

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