Job analysis

Definition

Job analysis is the process of gathering, documenting, and analyzing information about a job to identify the skills, duties, and knowledge it requires. It serves as a foundation for creating job descriptions, setting salary levels, and designing training programs.

Related terms

Job Description: A document that describes the responsibilities, working conditions, and other aspects of a specific job.

Performance Appraisal: The evaluation of an employee's job performance against predetermined standards to make decisions regarding promotions, rewards, and training needs.

Human Resource Planning: The process of forecasting an organization's future demand for, and supply of, the right type of employees in the right number