MHR 523 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Job Enrichment, Industrial Engineering, Fide
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A group of related activities/duties for one or more employees. The collection of tasks/responsibilities performed by one person. A process by which information about jobs is systematically gathered and organized. Step 6: communicate and update information as needed. The formal relationships among jobs in an organization. Does not explain communication patterns, degree of supervision, power, authority, or specific duties. Shows the flow of inputs and outputs from the job under study. Necessary when there are a number of similar jobs. The process of systematically organizing work into tasks that are required to perform a specific job. Reflects how well a job fits within organizational strategy and structure. Competencies: demonstrable characteristics that enable performance of a job. Shift from job-specific duties to competencies in job descriptions; emphasis on employee capabilities. Use of competency analysis is becoming more common: It encourages workers to learn and rotate among jobs. Maintains and enhances the organizations human resources duty & responsibility.