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Job Terminology
Task: A Task is an action or related group of action designed to produce a definite outcome or result. Position: A Position is a group of similar tasks and responsibilities assigned to one individual. Job: A job is a group of positions that are similar as to the kind and level of work. Occupation: An occupation is a group of jobs that are similar as to the kind of work and are found throughout an industry or the entire country.
Job Analysis
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systematic investigation of the tasks, duties and responsibilities of a job and the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities a person needs to perform the job adequately
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Job Analysis
Approaches A job orientated or task approach An employee orientated (or behaviour) approach When to do When the organisation commences When a new job is created When a job is changed significantly
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Job Description
Job Specification
Employee Specification
Techniques of Collection Of Job Data 1.Interview 2.Direct 3. Observation 4.Past Information 5. Questionnaire 6.Critical incident
Job specification Formal qualifications, knowledge, abilities, skills and personal characteristics needed
Job design Identifies what must be performed, how it will be performed, where it is to be performed and who will perform it.
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Job Descriptions
Job identification Job objective Duties and responsibilities Relationships Knowledge Problem solving
Authority Accountability Special circumstances Performance standards Trade union membership Other requirements
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Job Specification
A statement of human qualifications necessary to do the job. Education Experience Training Judgment Initiative
Job Specification
Physical Effort Physical Skills Responsibilities Communication Skills Emotional Characteristics Unusual sensory demands such as sight, smell, hearing.
Job Data
Checklist Dairy Technical Conference
De-jobbing
De-jobbing: Jobs are becoming more amorphous and difficult to define.