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Week 3-Discussion 1

Week 3-Discussion 1

Q Week 3 - Chapter 4 Discussion Question: What are the advantages and disadvantages of using multiple methods of job analysis for a particular job? Multiple sources? Make sure you are reading your textbook and making references from it.

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Through job analysis, we aim to study and describe a job's particular requirements and what specific activities, tasks, and responsibilities are associated with the job description (Heneman et al., 2003). The method involves a systematic approach to a particular job position at hand without giving undue weightage to the prevalent work culture practices and other irrelevant considerations. One of the advantages of employing the job analysis method is that the whole practice is based on sufficient data, and all the related parameters are given due consideration before arriving at a particular decision. It provides both qualitative and quantitative backing to the whole process, limiting the possibility of errant and faulty decision-making.