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Using Job Analysis Data
OS652 HRM
Fisher
Sept. 14, 2004
Agenda
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In-class writing
Review job analysis results
Prepare a job description
In-class writing question
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Complete this sentence:
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If my manager asked me to conduct a job
analysis, I would…
Job analysis results
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Will review some (anonymous) job analysis
results
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Comments on job analyses
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Review task lists, other JA information
Share lessons learned on the experience
Methods used
Sources used
Issues with task statements
Position descriptions
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Purpose?
Important characteristics?
Develop a position description as a class
based on one person’s JA results
Other Uses of Job Analysis Data
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Common uses include
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Job design or redesign
Developing and validating selection tests
Designing performance appraisal systems
Streamlining or otherwise re-engineering work processes
Developing training programs
Level of detail, type of info needed will vary depending
on the application. Hard to use the same job analysis
for all purposes.
Updating Job Analysis Information
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How often should a job analysis be updated?
What information would you need to make
that decision?
What role does future job analysis play in
this decision?
For next class
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Topic: HR Planning
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Read Chapter 4, pages 113-134
How can organizations determine how
many employees they will need in various
job categories?
What external factors affect this planning
process?