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Using Job Analysis Data

• OS652 HRM
• Fisher
• Sept. 14, 2004

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Agenda

• In-class writing
• Review job analysis results
• Prepare a job description

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In-class writing question

• Complete this sentence
• If my manager asked me to conduct a job analysis,
  I would

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Job analysis results

• Will review some (anonymous) job analysis results
• Review task lists, other JA information
• Share lessons learned on the experience
• Comments on job analyses
• Methods used
• Sources used
• Issues with task statements

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Position descriptions

• Purpose?
• Important characteristics?
• Develop a position description as a class based
  on one persons JA results

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Other Uses of Job Analysis Data

• Common uses include
• 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.

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Updating Job Analysis Information

• 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?

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For next class

• Topic HR Planning
• 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?