Job Analysis
Job analysis is a particular process that is used to identify and then determine the specific job duties and requirements and ultimately the relative importance of those duties for any given job. Data can be collected by doing interviews or through questionnaires. It is important to note that job analysis is conducted of the job, not the employee doing the job.
Typically Job Analysis is performed to determine whether or not training is necessary. Through the analysis, training content can be developed and the types of training that should be used can be identified. Assessment tests can even be developed to determine how effective the training has been.
Purpose of Job Analysis
The purpose of job analysis can be used to determine compensation, performance review, and even selection procedures. Information that is derived from job analysis can provide valuable input on all of these topics. For example, job analysis can be used to develop evaluation criteria for performance evaluations.
There are many ways to conduct job analysis. For example, a few ways include panels, questionnaires, inventory of tasks, and supervisor and incumbent interviews. Job analysis can improve many things within an organization, from employee motivation to team building.