Job Analysis Techniques

A variety of job analysis approaches have been developed over the years. These approaches gather information on job content and worker characteristics that are common to jobs across a wide spectrum. They might describe how the incumbent does the job, the behaviors that are required to perform the job, or the activities that are performed. Let's look at some of the common approaches analysts use.

Position Analysis Questionnaire

The Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ), developed by researchers at Purdue University, is a structured job analysis questionnaire consisting of 187 worker-oriented job activities and work situation variables divided into six categories:

  • Information input. Where and how does the worker get the ...

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