Importance of Job Analysis for the Development of Appropriate Performance Measures

Human Resource Management
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Why is job analysis essential for the development of appropriate performance measures?
There are several reasons why job analysis is essential for the development of appropriate performance measures. First, carrying out a detailed job analysis helps identify the key roles and responsibilities for the job. With the key description, it is possible to have a checklist of what the potential employee is expected to achieve within what timelines. This checklist can be used to determine the extent to which the employee performs their role. Therefore, the checklist serves as a tool that can be used to measure performance. Secondly, carrying out job analysis helps determine the exact responsibilities of the potential employee (Landa & Rohmert, 2017). Once the right candidate is selected, they can be served with a detailed list of these responsibilities so th...