JOB ANALYSIS FC

Talent Management

A holistic and integrated process of planning, recruiting, selecting, developing, managing, and compensating employees.

Job Analysis

The procedure for determining the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of each job, along with the human attributes required to perform it.

Job

A group of related activities and duties held by a single employee or a number of incumbents.

Position

The collection of tasks and responsibilities performed by one person.

Incumbent

The individual currently holding a position.

Job Description

A written statement detailing what the jobholder does, including duties, responsibilities, and working conditions.

Job Specifications

A list of the human requirements needed to perform the job, such as knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Competency-Based Job Analysis

A method of analyzing jobs in terms of measurable, observable behavioral competencies required for performance.

Work Simplification

An approach to job design that assigns administrative tasks to supervisors while giving lower-level employees narrowly defined tasks.

Industrial Engineering

A field concerned with analyzing and improving work methods to make work cycles more efficient.

Business Process Reengineering

Redesigning business processes by combining steps to create multifunction teams that perform the work.

Job Redesign

The process of changing job structures to improve employee satisfaction and performance.

Job Enlargement

Assigning additional tasks at the same level of responsibility to increase variety in work.

Job Rotation

Systematically moving employees from one job to another to reduce monotony.

Job Enrichment

Redesigning jobs to increase employee satisfaction by providing more meaningful tasks.

Quantitative Methods

Methods that involve numerical data collection to analyze work activities.

Qualitative Methods

Methods that involve descriptive data collection to gather insights on work activities.

Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ)

A questionnaire used to collect quantifiable data concerning the duties and responsibilities of various jobs.

Functional Job Analysis (FJA)

A method for classifying jobs based on the responsibility for data, people, and things.

Observation

A method of job analysis that involves watching employees perform their work to assess behaviors and activities.

Participant Diary

Daily listings made by employees of their activities along with the time spent on each.

National Occupational Classification (NOC)

A reference tool for writing job descriptions, compiling standardized descriptions of occupations.

Verification of Information

The process of ensuring job analysis data is factually correct and complete.

Authority in Job Descriptions

The level of decision-making power assigned to the position as outlined in the job description.

Competency Statement

A statement defining the skills, knowledge, and attributes required for a job.

Performance Management

The process of assessing and improving employee performance against standards.

Applicant Tracking Software

Software that helps employers manage the recruitment process, including applicant tracking and onboarding.

Performance Standards

Criteria used to evaluate employee performance in quality and quantity.

Organizational Structure

The formal relationships among jobs within an organization.

Job Context

The environment in which a job is performed, including physical conditions and responsibilities.

Communication in Job Analysis

The process of sharing job analysis findings and updating them as needed.

Team-Based Job Design

Job designs that focus on assigning teams complete, meaningful pieces of work.

Relevance of Personality Traits

The importance of identifying personality-related characteristics needed for job performance.

Human Rights Legislation in Job Descriptions

Laws that ensure no discrimination occurs in employment terms and conditions.

Research and Data Collection in HR

The processes used to gather data pertinent to human resource management decisions.

Workforce Planning

The process of forecasting an organization’s future staffing needs and developing strategies to meet those needs.

Smart Recruiting Techniques

Methods used to attract the right candidates effectively, often utilizing data and technology.