Posts: 755
Threads: 467
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,285
Threads: 501
Joined: Sep 2010
Job analysis is the process of collecting all facts relating to the nature of a specific job through scientific observation and study. It studies and collects information relating to operation and responsibilities of specific job.The first function of personnel management is the employment or select function i.e., to select qualified workers in adequate number. It is concerned with recruiting the right people in the right place at the right time. This function involves two steps : (a) determination of kind or quality of personnel needed and (b) determination of the number of personnel required. The first duty of the personnel department is to find out accurate information about the knowledge, skill and experience etc. that an individual should possess to perform a particular job. It requires job-analysis.
According to Flippo, "Job analysis is the process of studying and collecting information relating to the operations and responsibilities of specific job."
