tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58595543910488922732011-11-27T17:12:19.368-08:00Indian waynoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859554391048892273.post-53695447410528596512008-08-04T22:23:00.000-07:002008-08-04T22:29:58.290-07:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">JOB ANALYSIS </span><br /> <br /><br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;"> 1). Define job analysis? <br /></span><br /> Ans. Job analysis is a formal and detailed study of jobs. It refers to a scientific and systematic analysis of a job in order to obtain all pertinent facts about the job. Job analysis is defined as “the process of determining by observation and study the tasks, which comprise the job, the methods and equipment, used, and the skills and attitudes required for successful performance of job.” <br /><br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;"> 2). What information about a job is provided by job analysis? <br /></span><br /> Ans. Job analysis provides the following information about a job: -<br /><br /> o Identify of the job in terms of its title and code number.<br /> o Tasks involved in the job including their timing, significance, complexity and sequence.<br /> o Relationship of the job with other jobs in the organization.<br /> o Duties involved in the job.<br /> o Materials, methods and equipments used in performing the job.<br /> o How job is to be performed, that is, nature of operations: - cleaning, handling, drilling etc.<br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;"> 3). What are the objectives of job analysis? <br /></span><br /> Ans. The main objectives of job analysis are as follows: -<br /><br /> + To simplify the methods and process involved.<br /> + To make work specifications which helps to improve productivity.<br /> + A systematic study of the job reveals the time that should be taken in performing the total task and thus standards relating to daily performance can be established.<br /> + Job analysis provides support to other personnel activities such as recruitment, selection, training, performance appraisal, safety etc.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;"> 4). What are the benefits of job analysis? <br /></span><br /> Ans. Job analysis is an essential element of sound human resource management. It provides valuable information and thus has following benefits: -<br /><br /> + It is useful in classifying jobs and inter relationships.<br /> + It provides useful information for forecasting manpower requirements in terms of knowledge and skills.<br /> + It helps in planning for promotions.<br /> + It facilitates division of work.<br /> + It provides an understanding of what an employee is expected to do on the job.<br /> + It helps in placement and orientation.<br /> + Job analysis provides valuable information required to identify training needs, to design training programmes and to evaluate training effectiveness.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;">5). What is the process of job analysis?<br /></span><br /> <br /><br /> Ans. The main steps involved in job analysis are as follows: - <br /><br /> + Organizational analysis<br /> + Organizing job analysis programme<br /> + Deciding the uses of job analysis information<br /> + Selecting representatives for job analysis<br /> + Understand job design<br /> + Collection of data<br /> + Developing a job description<br /> + Preparing a job specification<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5859554391048892273-5369544741052859651?l=bmmanhum1102.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Indian waynoreply@blogger.com0