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JobAnalysis & JobDesign

2.
Learning Objective
• Clear understanding of difference between job
description and job specification
• Why it is important to exercise job analysis in
an organization
• Linkage of job analysis with other HR functions

3.
Basics of Job Analysis
• Collection of details such as:
– Work activities
– Human behaviors
– Machines, tools, equipments
– Performance standards
– Job context
– Human requirements
Job Analysis, Job Description, Job Specification –
Difference?

4.
Let’s try!
You are required to carry out a quick job analysis
of University Faculty.

5.
Nature of Job Analysis )
Job Description and Job Specification
Source:DaleS.Beach,Personnel—TheManagementofPeople
atWork,p.166

6.
The Process of Job Analysis
Process of Job Analysis
Source:AdaptedfromPersonnel/HumanResource
ManagementbyLeapandCrino,p.121

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The Purpose of Job Analysis)

8.
Methods of Collecting Job Analysis
Information
• Interview
• Questionnaires
• Observation
• Participant Diary/Logs

9.
Potential Problems with Job Analysis
• Support from Top Management
• Single Means and Source
• No Training or Motivation
• Activities may be Distorted

10.
Job Analysis in a “Jobless” World
• Job Enlargement
• Job Rotation
• Job Enrichment

11.
Job Design
• It integrates work content (tasks, functions, relationships), the
rewards (extrinsic and intrinsic), and the qualifications
required (skills, knowledge, abilities) for each job in a way that
meets the needs employees and the organizations.
Thus, job design involves three steps;
• The specification of individual tasks,
• The specification of the method(s) of performing each task,
and
• The combination of tasks into specific jobs to be assigned to
individuals.
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12.
Job Design Approaches (Contd.)
• Job Enlargement
– Job enlargement is an increase in job tasks and
responsibilities to make a position more
challenging.
– It is a horizontal expansion, which means that the
tasks added are at the same level as those in the
current position.

13.
Job Design Approaches (Contd.)
• Job Enlargement
An Example of Job Enlargement
Source:BasedonHumanResource
ManagementbyJohnBrattonand
JeffreyGold,p.123

14.
Job Enrichment
• Job enrichment is a management concept
that involves redesigning jobs so that they are
more challenging to the employee and have
less repetitive work.
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15.
Job Design Approaches (Contd.)
• Job Enrichment
An Example of Job Enrichment
Source:BasedonHumanResourceManagementby
JohnBrattonandJeffreyGold,p.123

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Enlargement Vs Enrichment
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Job Rotation
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20.
Job Design
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21.
Why Managers are “Dejobbing” their
Companies?
• Flatter organizations – wide span of control
• Self-managing work teams
• Reengineering
• Today’s world – Competency Based Job
Analysis