Job Analysis

Identification of component tasks of a job in detailed process can be termed as Job Analysis.

Job Analysis is used -

Job descriptions – Helps to analyse data
Job classifications – Helps to categorise tasks
Selection Process – Helps to identify job duties, education qualifications, interview questions and others
Worker Mobility – Identification of skills levels
Training & Development – Measure effectiveness, training requirement
Compensation – Identification of skill levels
Performance Management – Helps to achieve objectives and goals, set a metrics for tasks

There are four job analysis methods that are commonly used -

Job Analysis Interviews – Structured or Unstructured
Critical Incident Techniques – Direct, Behaviour, Observation interviews
Observation
Position Analysis Questionnaire