job analysis
/ˈdʒɒb əˈnæləsɪs/ · job·a·na·lysis
noun
- A systematic process of gathering, documenting, and interpreting information about the duties, responsibilities, required skills, and work conditions of a particular job. Before redesigning the role, the HR team conducted a thorough job analysis to identify essential tasks and qualifications.
- The detailed written description of a job that results from a job analysis. The new employee handbook includes a job analysis for each position, outlining daily responsibilities and performance criteria.
Synonyms
task analysisposition analysisrole analysiswork studyoccupational analysisjob evaluationjob descriptionfunction analysis
Antonyms
Did you know? The term gained prominence during the 1910s when the U.S. Army used job analysis to standardize training for rapidly expanding wartime occupations.