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Job Analysis

Job Analysis. Patricia A. Meglich, Ph.D., SPHR 2009 . Learning Objectives for this Session. Explain the historical context of job analysis. Define the importance of job analysis to all HR activities and functions.

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Job Analysis

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  1. Job Analysis Patricia A. Meglich, Ph.D., SPHR 2009

  2. Learning Objectives for this Session Explain the historical context of job analysis. Define the importance of job analysis to all HR activities and functions. Explain the information required to conduct a job analysis and sources of information. ©SHRM 2009

  3. Job Analysis Defined Job analysis is the process of studying jobs to gather, analyze, synthesize and report information about job responsibilities and requirements and the conditions under which work is performed. Modified from Heneman and Judge (2009) ©SHRM 2009

  4. Historical Perspective • Frederick Taylor (1911) Scientific Management • Replaced rule-of-thumb work methods with scientific study. • Scientifically select, train and develop workers. • Cooperate with workers to ensure that scientific methods are followed. • Divide work such that managers apply scientific principles and workers implement them. • Find the “one best way” to accomplish any task. • Utilized time and motion studies to analyze tasks. ©SHRM 2009

  5. Historical Perspective • Elton Mayo (1927-1932) Hawthorne Studies • Informal organization affects productivity. • Work group norms affect productivity. • The workplace is a social system. • Work is more than tasks and duties. ©SHRM 2009

  6. Organizations in the New Millennium Evolving work methods. Organization structure. Reporting relationships. Global demands. Knowledge workers. ©SHRM 2009

  7. Foundation of all HR practices ©SHRM 2009

  8. Foundational HR planning: Work design. Skills required. Staffing: Advertising in labor market. Selection criteria. Selection methods. Succession planning. Training: Training needs for new employees. Training program content. Training evaluation. Performance management: Performance standards. Evaluation criteria. Appraisal forms and methods. Feedback and communication with employees. ©SHRM 2009

  9. Foundational Safety and health: Training required. Protective equipment needed. Hazard communications. Accommodations for medical impairments. Rewards: Value of each job for compensation purposes. FLSA status. Pay adjustments. Employee relations: Work rules, policies and procedures. Clear lines of authority and responsibility. Union work settings. Legal compliance: Recordkeeping. Accommodations. Training. Compensation practices. Equal employment practices and affirmative action. ©SHRM 2009

  10. Information Collected • Data, people, things. • Tasks or job functions: • What gets done on the job. • Essential functions. • Scope of responsibility: • Supervision received. • Supervision provided. • Tools and equipment used on the job: • Computer software. • Hand tools. • Job-related equipment. ©SHRM 2009

  11. Information Collected • Work context and environment: • Physical environment (discomfort, hazards). • Work schedule (hours, days). • Travel required. • Social/relationship factors: • Nature of social contacts. • Level of social contact. • Decision-making authority: • Judgment and discretion. ©SHRM 2009

  12. Information Collected • Personal and physical demands of the job: • Stand, sit, reach, lift, walk. • Knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform job tasks: • Education. • Experience. • Certification (desired) and licensure (required): • Certification (HR). • Board licensure (physician, engineer). ©SHRM 2009

  13. Job Requirements Matrix See Exhibit 4.3 on page 151 of Heneman and Judge, Staffing Organizations, 2009. ©SHRM 2009

  14. Data Sources Job incumbent Supervisor or manager Former jobholders Job analyst Subject matter experts (SMEs) Industry resources Professional organizations like SHRM ©SHRM 2009

  15. Dictionary of Occupational Titles • Dictionary of Occupational Titles is now online on O*Net. • Comprehensive searchable database: http://online.onetcenter.org ©SHRM 2009

  16. O*Net Homepage ©SHRM 2009

  17. End of Session I • This concludes Session I. • Assignment for Session II: • In groups of four to five students, retrieve a job description from O*Net. • Choose from the following list of job titles: • Dental hygienist. • Waiter and waitress. • Real estate sales agent. • Floral designer. • Hairdresser, hairstylist, cosmetologist. • Retail salesperson. • Print out the job description and bring it to the next class session. ©SHRM 2009

  18. Learning Objectives for Session II Explain data collection methods to conduct a job analysis. Analyze a job description retrieved from O*Net with respect to sources and data collection methods. Analyze a job description retrieved from O*Net with respect to importance of tasks. ©SHRM 2009

  19. Data Collection Methods Observation Work sample Work diary Interview Questionnaire Perform the job Background records Multiple methods ©SHRM 2009

  20. Observation • Directly observe job incumbents performing the job duties, work sample or job segments. • Can also be observed indirectly via video or audiotape: • Hazardous jobs (airline pilot, surgeon, construction). • High-risk jobs (nuclear power plant). • Best when job/task is repetitive and short cycle. • Good for manual jobs and tasks. • Not good for nonrepetitive, long-cycle jobs and tasks. • Not good for creative or “thinking” jobs and tasks. ©SHRM 2009

  21. Work Sample • Observe samples of critical job tasks. • Best when job or task is repetitive and short cycle. • Good for manual jobs and tasks. • Not good for nonrepetitive, long-cycle jobs and tasks. • Not good for creative or “thinking” jobs and tasks. • Choosing the “right” or most representative tasks: • Scientifically sample the job tasks to choose appropriate tasks. ©SHRM 2009

  22. Work Diary • Description of daily activities maintained for a period of time: • Calendar, day planner. • Best when job or task is nonrepetitive, long cycle. • Good for creative or “thinking” jobs/tasks. • Requires great discipline on diary-keeper’s part. • Accuracy may be questionable. ©SHRM 2009

  23. Interview • Individual or group interviews: • Job incumbents. • Supervisor. • Former job holders. • Clients. • Subject matter experts (SMEs). • Generates “deep” information: • Qualitative data is rich. • Time-consuming and expensive. • Lacks anonymity. • Subject to interviewer‘s skill level. ©SHRM 2009

  24. Questionnaire Structured form or checklist. Paper and pencil or computer-based. Commonly used method. Standardized in content and format. Good for accessing large numbers of responses. Quantitative data. Economical. Anonymous. Downside is possible deficiency of questions/content areas assessed. Assumes incumbent literacy and intelligence. ©SHRM 2009

  25. Perform the Job Job analyst performs the job duties as described by job incumbent and/or supervisor. First-hand exposure to job tasks and context provides rich, relevant data. Time-consuming. Potential safety risks. Assumes a certain level of skill to perform the tasks. ©SHRM 2009

  26. Background Records • Data mining of relevant materials such as: • Organizational charts. • Training manuals. • Policies and procedures. • Payroll records. • Production records. • Call sheets. • A good starting point. • Documents may not exist in usable form. • Documents may be out of date. ©SHRM 2009

  27. Multiple Methods For best result, use multiple methods. Balance time and cost constraints. Balance the strengths and weaknesses of each method. No magic formula to determine how many methods are ideal or which methods to combine for a given job. Ideally, obtain both quantitative and qualitative data. ©SHRM 2009

  28. Job Analysis Activity I Using a job description retrieved from O*Net, you will determine the sources and methods best used to collect data to analyze this job. You will then determine the importance of each task for the job. The URL for O*Net is: http://online.onetcenter.org. ©SHRM 2009

  29. End of Session II • This concludes the second session. • Remember to bring your printed job description and worksheet for the activity to the next class session. ©SHRM 2009

  30. Learning Objectives for Session III Identify the outcomes of job analysis. Distinguish between essential and nonessential job duties. Explain the legal implications of job analysis. ©SHRM 2009

  31. Outcomes of Job Analysis • Job description: • Systematic, detailed summary of job tasks, duties and responsibilities. • Assures that employees and managers are on the same page regarding who does what. • Job specification: • Detailed summary of qualifications needed to perform required job tasks. • Performance standards: • Establishes the level of satisfactory performance. ©SHRM 2009

  32. Job Description • The job description should include at least the following elements: • Job title. • Job code. • FLSA status. • Job summary. • Essential job duty task statements. • Job context or any unusual elements. • Date created. • Revision number and date. ©SHRM 2009

  33. JobSpecification • The job specification should include at least the following elements: • Job title. • Job code. • Job summary. • Knowledge required to perform job. • Skills required to perform job. • Abilities required to perform job. • Education required. • Experience required. • Licensure required or certification desired to perform the job. • Date created. • Revision number and date. ©SHRM 2009

  34. Performance Standards • Performance standards define the level of expected quality and quantity of work produced on the job. • Line managers’ input in developing performance standards is essential. • Standards must be consistent and reasonable. • Performance standards help the employee gauge performance on the job. ©SHRM 2009

  35. Essential Job Functions • Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) • Percentage of time spent on task: • Significant percentage of time. • Often 20 percent or more. • Frequency of task: • Task performed regularly? • Daily, weekly, monthly. • Importance of task: • Does the task affect other parts of the job? • Does the task affect other jobs? ©SHRM 2009

  36. Job Analysis Activity II Using a job description retrieved from O*Net, determine the essential and nonessential job functions of the job. Next, determine the abilities required to perform the job. ©SHRM 2009

  37. Behavioral Aspects • Employee fears: • Paranoia. • Self-protection. • Inflating titles and jobs. • Limiting managerial flexibility: • “It’s not in my job description.” • Incumbent emphasis. ©SHRM 2009

  38. Maintenance • Job descriptions and specifications must be kept current to reflect changes in: • Work practices and processes. • Tools and equipment used on the job. • Levels of discretion • Licensure or certification. • Annual review during performance appraisal. • Review when incumbent turns over. ©SHRM 2009

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