| Part 1: Job Analysis |
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| Objectives: |
| This is a short
assignment. The purpose of this assignment is to: |
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 | Introduce
you to the concepts and practices of job analysis
while providing an opportunity to see how these concepts
are applied to actual jobs |
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Learn how to write a good job
description |
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Determine the extent to which
the best practices described in the readings are used in local
organizations. |
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| Directions |
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During your interview, ask the respondent to describe
their job in terms of the tasks they perform and the knowledge, skills, and
abilities (KSAs)
needed to perform the tasks. You should also ask them about
the relative amount of time spent on different tasks and the importance of
various tasks to the organization. You may also want to ask about
training and human resource development needs for their position.
The lecture notes
and readings will provide some
guidance for what to look for and ask about during your
interview. You must also obtain copies of their
actual job description for inclusion in your written assignment and to share
with the class. You should compare the information from the interview
with the job description and see whether it is accurate. |
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| Presentation |
| Each group will be asked to share the results of your analysis
and share examples with the class during a brief 5 minute presentation. This will count towards your
class participation grade. |
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| Writing
Assignment |
| Each
group should prepare one memo for the group that
describes the results of your job analysis. Your memo is limited to 3-single-spaced pages with 12
point font and 1 inch margins. Your
analysis should summarize your job analysis and critique of
the current job description. You should also make recommendations for
improving the current job description by re-writing it based on the advice
offered in the readings.
You should attach the current job description and a re-written job
description as part of this assignment. |
