BUSI 2312U Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Job Analysis, Job Performance
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Systematic study of a job to discover its specifications, skill requirements, and so on, for wage - setting, recruitment, training, or job - design purposes. Collection of tasks and responsibilities performed by an individual. Job analysis has three phases: preparation, collection of job information, use of job information for improving organizational effectiveness. Checklists used to collect information about jobs in a uniform manner\ A job analysis explains the purpose of the job, what the job accomplishes, and how the job is performed. Analysts need to uncover the particular skills, abilities, training, education, experience, and other characteristics that jobholders need. Job analysis questionnaire also seeks information about standards, which are used to evaluate performance. A face - to face meeting with five to seven knowledgeable experts on a job and a facilitator to collect job and performance - related information. Standardized surveys to collect information about jobs, working conditions, and other performance - related information.