Job analysis is a process for collecting and analyzing information about a job.
When we know the nature of the job, we can select appropriate candidates for that job, assess worker contribution, develop training programs, and so on.
Without such a job analysis, we do not have a job description, and job description job description is important for human resources functions.
Application of job analysis:
Recruitment and selection
With job description, you will know what you are looking for. You know the job responsibilities as well as the skills and other characteristics required of candidates. A part of the job description is presented in the job advert, so candidates will know about the job which they are applying.
In the selection process, we need to know the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required to each job.
Training
The job description provides the job responsibilities as well as the skills and other characteristics required of workers. We design the training program based on the job description, because the training program must provide the necessary competencies.
Performance appraisal
Job analysis provides the work activities involved in each job.
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