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Job Analysis
Employers have been forced…to demonstrate
the validity of human resource policies and
practices that affect such activities and actions
as:
* Recruitment * Compensation * Hiring
* Testing * Training * Termination
* Promotion * Discipline * Transfers
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Recommended Planning Steps
Job Analysis
Review:
Learn About the Mission Statements
Structure, Work Unit Goals and
Operations,
and Jobs of the Objectives
Organization. Organization Charts
Process Charts
Procedures Manuals
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Recommended Planning Steps
Job Analysis
Interview
Questionnaire
Identify and Select
Methods for
Observation
Collecting Job
Content Data.
Diary / Log
Combination
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Recommended Planning Steps
Job Analysis
Develop a Time and
Cost Schedule
»Activity
A word with broad general meaning
that any kind of action, movement, or
behavior required of an incumbent
in performing job assignments. Generic
for function, element, duty,
responsibility, and behavior.
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Commonly Used Words
» Element
The smallest step into which it is practical to
subdivide any work activity
without analyzing separate motions
and mental processes.
» Task
A coordinated series of work activity
elements used to produce an identifiable
and definable output that can be
independently consumed or used. 10
Commonly Used Words
» Duty
One or more tasks performed in
carrying out a job
responsibility.
» Behavior
The actions an individual takes under
certain circumstances.
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Commonly Used Words
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Collecting Job Activity Data
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Collecting Job Activity Data
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Collecting Job Activity Data
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Collecting Job Activity Data
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Collecting Job Activity Data
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Collecting Job Activity Data
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Editing Job Activity Data Ask these questions
» Miscellaneous Information
Any special knowledge, unique physical
demands, and description of working
conditions.
» Additional Information
Input of incumbent with respect to opinions,
observations, and recommendations about
job design.
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