stems. Job analysis information is used to prepare both job descriptions and job specifications(Human Resource Management). A Job description is a written statement of what a jobholder does, how its done and why its done. It typically describes job content, environment,and conditions of employment. It focuses on the job. In contrast, a Job Specification focuses on the person. It states the minimum acceptable qualifications that a jobholder must posses to perform a given job successfully. The job Specification identifies the know knowledge, skills and abilities needed to do the job successfully. The job specification identifies the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to do the job effectively. The job description and job specification are important documents even managers begin recruiting with an selection. The job description can be used to describe the job to potential candidates. The job specification keeps the managers attention on the qualifications necessary for a person to perform this job and assisting in determining whether candidates are qualified. I currently work for Delphi Automotive Systems, when the plant decided to reopen in 1993 the only requirement needed to gain employment was, you need to be referred by a family member. There was a written test, and drug test and a physical required. After a week of orientation you are given a shift assignments, once an employee is put on the floor (starts production) they have a week training process they go through. You work directly with and operator of the job your going to do. The system that we use for assessing the job is called, Job instructions. Our job instructions are used just like a job analysis. The engineer does a Time Study (the study show how long it will take the operator to complete a given job), after the time study is completed the engineer interacts with the operator After the work instruction are read and training is complete the employee and ...
