HRM: JOB ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

• Job - is simply known as the activity of grouping similar positions
• Position - is a collection of task, duties, and responsibilities performed by a single person
• Task - is composed of motions and is a distinct identifiable work activity
• Duty - is composed of a number of task and is a larger work segment performed by an individual
• Responsibilities - are obligation to perform a certain task and duties
• Job design - is an approach that specifies the task that constitutes a job for individual or group
• Job Enlargement - is the grouping of variety of task about the same skill level where said grouping is horizontal in nature.
• Job enrichment - is a method of giving an employee more responsibility that includes some of the planning and control necessary for job accomplishment.
• Job Analysis - defined as systematic investigation of the task, duties, and responsibilities required in a job, and the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities some needs to perform the job adequately.
• USES OF JOB ANALYSIS

  1. Job Definition - defining a job through a description of duties and responsibilities is very useful to the employee holding the job, as well as a prospective employee and the supervisor.
  2. Job Redesign - when there is a need to change the current design of jobs, this will be detected in the process of job analysis.
  3. Recruitment - to be able to hire people who will fit the jobs they are to hold.
  4. Selection and Placement - selecting the best among the various qualified job applicants is made easier when the requirements of the job are spelled out in clear and precise terms