OL 306

Job Analysis and Work Design

This course examines Job Analysis and Work Design. Job analysis is the foundation for all assessment and selection decisions. Job analysis is the process of studying and collecting information relating to the operations and responsibilities of a specific job. It is a way to examine the tasks performed in a job, the competencies required to perform those tasks, and the connection between the tasks and competencies. Additionally, job analysis is the systematic process of analyzing job specifications such as job duties and key areas of responsibility, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and aptitude and job specific qualifications. The immediate outcomes of the analysis are job descriptions, wage-setting, training and performance management.

Units: 2.0-3.0(3.0)