Today I started the job analysis for my Assignment 3 part 2. To prepare for the data collection phase, I reviewed additional information about job analysis techniques. http://www.job-analysis.net/G013.htm had a lot of useful information. I decided that, based on the following criteria, that my job aid met the requirements for a job analysis.
"The Observation method of Job Analysis is suited for jobs in which the work behaviors are 1) observable involving some degree of movement on the part of the incumbent, or 2) job tasks are short in duration allowing for many observations to be made in a short period of time or a significant part of the job can be observed in a short period of time, or 3) jobs in which the job analyst can learn information about the job through observation. "
From this site, I determined my plan of action would be to "observe" myself doing the tasks required. First, a list of tasks is needed. Then I will complete each task while timing myself. I will then arrange the tasks in a logical arrangement. The website stated that observation allows the job analyst to not only view the job but also the work environment, tools, and barriers to completion. Since I am both the observer and the worker being observed, it is possible that my data collection will interfere with my normal work process. In this case, that is desirable for I already know the normal work process is the undesirable outcome.
A second website, http://www.opm.gov/HiringToolkit/docs/jobanalysis.pdf, had specific steps to conducting a job analysis. The first step is:
•Develop a comprehensive list of the tasks and competencies that define the job
So... I am off and running. I have already done the first step however I may adjust as I go along. The next blog entry for the week will be research on the acutal steps in creating a job aid. But by then I will be enjoying a clean house AND half of my homework done :)
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