MHR 523 Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Job Analysis

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Human Resources
• Course: MHR 523
• Professor: Anne Hardacre

Document Summary

Job analysis is a process by which information about jobs is systematically gathered and organized. Job: consists of a group of related activities/duties. Involve natural units of work that are similar/related - minimize con ict & enhance employee performance. Help by a single employee or a number of incumbents. Position: collection of tasks and responsibilities performed by one person. Job analysis: the procedure rms use to determine the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of each job, and the human attributes (knowledge, skills, abilities) required to perform it. This information is used for developing job descriptions (what the job entails) and job speci cations (what are the human requirements) Info gathered, evaluated and summarized through job analysis is the basis for various interrelated hrm activities. Knowing job requirements of various jobs of the company combined with knowledge about employees skills/quali cations helps determine what jobs can be lled internally and what jobs need to be lled with external recruitment.