What do you mean by Job Analysis? Describe the steps included in the job analysis.

Job Analysis: Job analysis is the process of analyzing jobs. Job analysis is the important process of identifying the content of a job in terms of activities involved and attributes needed to perform the work and identifies major job requirements.// 

Steps included in the job analysis: Six steps in job analysis: 

STEP 1: COLLECT INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB: Decide how you will use the data information, since this will determine the data you collect and how you collect them./ 

STEP 2: LIST THE TASKS: Review relevant background information such as organization charts, job descriptions and process charts./ 

STEP 3: Selecting representative positions: Because there may be too many similar jobs to analyze./ 

STEP 4: Actually analyze the job: By collecting data information on job activities, required employee working conditions, human traits, abilities and employee behaviors./ 

STEP 5: Verifying: Verify the job analysis information with the employee performing the job and with his/her supervisor./ 

STEP 6: Develop job description and specification: Both of them are two tangible products of job analysis. Job description is a written statement that describes the activities and responsibilities of the job and also working conditions and safety hazards.