Job Analysis [Thread 91675]

hello every one,
This is vedha. i am completing my masters in HR and currently in 1st semster. We have an assignment on Job Analysis. the question is: Why it is important for a job analysis to be conducted? What are the negative outcomes that would result from not understanding the jobs of those reporting to the manager? Consider any organisatioanl issues.Basically i know what exactly job analysis is.The problem is i dont have any idea of the negative outcomes of not understanding job analysis and also how does it affect in an organisation. So please share your experince and view point.If you have face any kind of problem in your organization, not understanding job analysis and any kind of organizational issues related to Job analysis please revert to the mail.
thanking you,
regards
vedha

Hi Vedha,
Personally i believe, the negative impacts could be,
The right person for the right job will not be possible.
It reduces the motivation level of the employees.
Possibility for multi tasking could not be understood.
The employee development could not be achieved as the training needs cannot be analyzed.
Performance standards could not be set without knowing the tasks to be performed for a given job.
Regards,
Lavanya.

hi lavanya,
thanks for the information .. it will really help me out in doing my assignment. If you have more view points please feel free to share.
regards
vedha