Job Analysis In Human Resource

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Introduction Job Analysis is a very important part of Human Resources. It is used to evaluate the value that a position brings to a company in order for that company to provide services and products to its customers. Job Analysis allows managers to better select personnel through an analysis of what needs to be done for the job and how to complete the tasks and the skills required to complete the job. A Job Analysis consists of 2 parts: Job Description and Job Specification. Job Description A Job Description is a list of tasks, duties, and responsibilities that make up a job. These are observable actions (Milkovich, G., Newman, J., @ Gerhart, B.). For example, a job description for an Accountant would entail looking for candidates that have…show more content…
Using the same examples above under Job Description the Job Specification for an Accountant would include the requirements needed which could be work experience in the field of accounting, knowledge of accounting software, strong attention to detail, an accounting degree and/or even a CPA license. For the warehouse workers the Job specification would again be different and would depend on what type of warehouse work but generally the requirements would be to have proven warehouse experience, ability to operate a forklift, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment, and the ability to lift and/or move heavy products. This could also include a certain weight of product to move or lift such as 20 pounds. The warehouse worker position could also include that the warehouse worker has to have a CDL license in order to drive the company trucks and deliver…show more content…
By spelling out all these requirements in a job specification it along with the job description is the information that is need to get the best Job Analysis for managers to be able create the right pay structure for the position being filled. Why Perform Job Analysis? As we all know a job analysis is the basis for a strong job description. This helps managers get the right people placed in the company in the right positions. This will allow for employees to stay motivated, happy and loyal and produce an overall profit for the business. Job Analysis Methods There are several different methods used to do a job analysis. The type of method used is going to depend on the organizational structure of the company, nature of the job and its responsibilities and duties and the hierarchical levels in the company (MSG Content Team). The most commonly used methods
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