Management and Organizational Studies 1021A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Job Analysis, Job Performance, Job Evaluation

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 1021A/B
• Professor: Michael Aloisio

Document Summary

Job analysis def- the process of getting detailed information about jobs. understanding jobs aids in staffing, training, performance, appraisal and other hr activities. Processes that use job analysis: work redesign- more efficient, improves quality. Must compare different jobs to put value on them: performance management- jobs analysis helps identify the. Job description a list of tasks, duties and responsibilities (tdr), that a particular job entails. all jobs within an organization follow same format unless modified by organization. Job descriptions should be reviewed periodically and be updated if needed. New employees should received job description and desire to go beyond these duties. Job specifications-a list of the competencies an individual must have to perform a particular job. Competencies-knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics associated with effective job performance. Competencies can only be observed when individual is performing job. Middle management competency profile-5 competencies: leadership, rigorous thinking, positive interaction, result orientations, personal competencies.