Matching HR Needs and People

Part A: Defining the Role of Job Analyses (30 marks)
First read Chapter 3 in your textbook, paying particular attention to the sections on job analysis. Using the course material answer the following question:

Job analysis plays an important role in human resources processes. Using the course material as your source, write a report of approximately 250–300 words that defines job analysis, and explains how it is used for compensation, recruitment, selection, and performance management.

Part B: Developing a Job Description (30 marks)
Use the sample job descriptions and details on job specifications from Chapter 3 in your textbook as a guide to define the format and structure of a job description.

Watch this video on The Life of a Gas Station Attendant from KEZI 9, which considers an often-overlooked perspective.

Develop a job description for the gas station attendant. Note the job specifications, or qualifications as they are commonly called, make up part of the job description. Using the job analysis gathered in Part A, include a job summary and listing of skills and abilities required, as well as the specifications or technical requirements needed to do the work. Be sure to assess the competencies or qualities that are required. This may include any both physical abilities and soft skills that are required to do the job.

Part C: Labour Market Assessment (40 marks)
Write a two-page report, approximately 500 words, conducting a labour market assessment for the position you described in Part B. This analysis must use the best practices method from the course material. This includes:

Assessing the demand for labour, including a review of the economic conditions, legal issues, social concerns, technological issues, or demographic trends

Assessing the supply for labour, including the availability of others to do the work, replacement strategies, or workforce factors

Based on your assessment, if the organization were going to replace you, how would you recommend the work be adjusted or modified given the labour market conditions and possible efficiency gain available?