Job Analysis

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Job Analysis
Job Analysis is a detailed and

systematic study of jobs to know the nature and characteristics of the people to be employed on various jobs.
According to Edwin B. Flippo, Job

Analysis is the process of studying and collecting information relating to the operations and responsibilities of a specific job.
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Information collected via Job Analysis

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Objectives of Job Analysis

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Uses of Job Analysis

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Process of Job Analysis

Organization al Chart, Existing Job Description

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Methods for collecting Job Analysis information

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Quantitative Techniques

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Source: HRM by 7/9/12

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2 by-products of Job Analysis

Job Description is a statement which

discloses what, how, and why the job is to be done.

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Contents of Job Description

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Contents of Job Specification

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Job Design
Job design is an attempt to create a match between job requirements and human attributes

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Dejobbing
The trend today is towards Dejobbing. Dejobbing is the broadening of the

responsibilities of the companys jobs and encouraging employees not to limit themselves to whats on their job descriptions.

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Factors leading to Dejobbing

Example: Philips Software Centre

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 Jennifer's lessons regarding job

Case Study Carter Cleaning Company

descriptions were insufficient to convince her of importance of job description in smooth functioning of an enterprise.
Questions were asked again and again

to one of her store managers who always came with same reply ..
She knew that a proper job description
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Questions
What should be the format and final

form of the store managers job description? Solution: There is no format or final form but the store managers job description should include: * Job Identification * Job Summary * Responsibilities and Duties * Authority Ashmeet Singh Roll No.2003 MBA-I 7/9/12

 Was it practical to specify standards

and procedures in the body of job description, or should these be kept separately? Solution: Yes, because it is expected from employees to comply with and perform their responsibilities and duties. Exception - If the standards and procedures are so complex that it becomes more practical to maintain a separate procedures manual. 7/9/12 Ashmeet Singh Roll No.2003 MBA-I

 How should Jennifer go about

collecting the information required for the standards, procedures, and job description? Solution: * Conduct a job analysis. * List the standards, policies and procedures. * Collect information about the work activities, human behaviour, machines, human requirements.
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