What is a Job Analysis?

Job analysis is the study of a position’s components and their interrelationships. It uses methods such as observation, interviews, questionnaires and work logs to determine a position’s tasks, task time requirements, task justification and ranked task value. A job analysis may also consider factors such as environment, tools, relationships and requirements (knowledge, skills, and abilities).

Why is Job Analysis important?

• To ensure that all organizational tasks are delegated.

• To discover redundancies in task execution.

• To eliminate out-dated or reprioritized tasks.

• To identify processes for redesign.

• To establish and document the job relatedness of employment practices such as selection, compensation, training and performance appraisals.