Ch. 4 Reflections

The importance of Job Analysis in HRM was emphasized and really the main concept I took from our intro to Chapter 4. Job Analysis includes Job Description and Job Specifications. Both are incredibly important to both the employers and employees to succeed. Job Description is the list of duties, tasks and responsibilities that a job entails. Job Specification conveys the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics that are required for a person so complete the job. I found those two definitions helpful in past jobs where I have had them clearly outlined, and if I become a manager I will strive to have those clearly outlined to my employees.