Job Analysis
Job Analysis
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Job analysis is the process of gathering and analyzing information about the content and
the human requirements of jobs, as well as, the context in which jobs are performed. This process
is used to determine placement of jobs. A process to identify and determine in detail the particular
job duties and requirements and the relative importance of these duties for a given job. Job
Analysis is a process where judgments are made about data collected on a job.
Important concept of Job Analysis is that the analysis is conducted of the Job, not the
person. While job analysis data may be collected from incumbents through interviews or
questionnaires, the product of the analysis is a description or specifications of the job, not a
description of the person. It is a process used to collect information about the duties,
responsibilities, necessary skills, outcomes, and work environment of a particular job. The job
analysis is useful in providing an overview of the fundamental requirements of any position. You
need as much data as possible to put together a job description, which is the frequent result of the
job analysis.
Job Analysis plays an important role in recruitment and selection, job evaluation, job
training and development needs, assessing the worth of a job and increasing personnel as well as
organizational productivity.
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Company Overview
shirts, bags, t-shirts, jogging pants, jackets, P.E uniforms, sport uniforms, school and office
uniforms and vests. They also offer services like computerized embroidery, graphics layout. They
started operating here in Tacloban City in the year of 2016, it was owned by Mr. Juanito Ebora
In Ladenjoy Garments, they make sure that the customer is aware of the properties and
characteristics of the fabrics. Since, the business is based on the job order of the customer, it is the
designer’s responsibility to select the appropriate design for their intended application but product
producer or sewer personnel provide information to help the customers make appropriate style or
The style characteristics of the product fabrics are soft it has a smooth texture, and elastic.
On the other hand, the sizes of the shirts of Ladenjoy Garments were categorized as small, medium,
large, and extra-large. Also, every size of the shirt was one inch away from the smallest size. In
addition, the sizes also in number, it happens when the sizes were too small or large for the
consumer. In the customized products of Ladenjoy Garments most of the colors are combined and
A large number of establishments in the garment industries of the world are situated in the
southeastern part of Asia where labor is plentiful and cheap. Recent reports and observational
studies suggest that employees in this industry often work under difficult conditions that are
unacceptable in industrialized countries. This paper reports the results of an ergonomic study in
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an export garment manufacturing plant in South East Asia to evaluate the working conditions of
the plant from an ergonomics/human factors perspective and to suggest possible solutions to
management for implementation. The investigation was done by a questionnaire survey and by
observations and measurements in the workplace. The results indicated that the plant conditions
were stressful, involving long work hours with poor safety and labor relations, and that work
equipment and the physical workplace design were acceptable ergonomic practices. A low-cost
solution, presented to management by the investigators, was implemented and, over a period of
six months, seemed to be the dominant reason for significant improvements in throughput (14.6%),
reduction in absenteeism (65 %), job satisfaction (40 %), decrease in employee turnover (75 %),
Workers in the garment industry work in clothes designing, sewing or cutting services, and
clothes wholesaling (Chan et al., 2002). Due to the nature of these jobs, the prevalence of work-
related musculoskeletal disorders has been high. The nature and severity of the disorders have been
considered to be the results of the job characteristics -- constrained and sustained work postures,
highly repetitive actions, and strong visual demands. The consequences are obvious from the
ergonomics points of view – physical and emotional suffering of the workers, high worker
Research on working conditions and associated problems in the garment industry have
been conducted by a number of investigators (Keyserling et al., 1982; Punnett, et al., 1985; Blader,
et al., 1991; Nag et al., 1992; Anderson et al., 1993; Serratos-Perez and Mendiola-Anda, 1993; and
Chan et al., 2002), and their findings have supported the outcomes expected from work
environments with poor ergonomic features, including constrained postures, repetitive motions
and strong visual demands. Keyserling, et al. (1982) and Serratos-Perez and Mendiola-Anda
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(1993), for example, found cumulative trauma disorder prevalence rates among sewing machine
operators to be 25 % and 47.5 %, respectively. High prevalence rates of problems in the upper
body (the neck, shoulders, arms, hands, and back) have also been observed by others (Balder et
al., 1991; Punnett et al., 1985; Nag et al, 1985; Anderson and Gaardboe, 1993; and Chan et al.,
2002) It is suggested that one of the worst aspects of sewing machine operations in the garment
manufacturing industry is the body posture operators are forced to assume throughout the workday.
Operators typically sit with a sharp forward flexed torso (Halpern and Dawson, 1996) which places
them at risk to musculo-skeletal disorders (Vihma et al., 1982). Such a posture has been found to
be mainly the result of the geometry of the workstation, and suggested and tested solutions have
included work surface modification (Haslegrave and Corlett, 1993), the adoption of adjustable
chairs (Keyserling and Chaffin, 1988; Yu et al., 1988) and various low cost workplace
modifications (Chan et al., 2002). Li et al. (1995), in a review of the literature, noted that sewing
machine operators’ posture improved from changes in machine and work surface inclination, and
Yu et al. (1988) also observed significant posture improvements from improved seat design (Yu
et al., 1988).
In addition to the poor physical workplace and equipment design, administrative problems,
such as inadequate breaks and lack of job control by workers, as observed by Ahasan and Rabiul
(2002), have most likely contributed to the physical ailments mentioned above. In the Asian
garment industry, the laxity of labor law enforcement seems to have produced a lack of taking
responsibility by management and owners toward working conditions. Studies have shown that
most of the garment factories have not followed the country’s labor laws and the International
Labor Organization’s conventions (Bongers, et al., 2002). Management and owners seldom take
responsibility for any workplace injuries or accidents, and evade responsibilities, even for
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accidental deaths (Khan, 1997). In Dhaka, Bangladesh, for example, there is little enforcement of
a national minimum wage and, while that wage is expected to be revised every three years, its
hours is no less severe. According to the labor laws in Dhaka, the maximum number of working
hours per day should be 10, including 2 overtime hours but, in most cases, workers are forced to
work longer extending to 12 to 16 hours per day. Inadequate or absence of transportation, housing,
insurance, social security or children day care facilities exacerbates already difficult working
conditions. Anecdotal evidence points to congestion in people and equipment, excessive heat and
humidity, poor furniture and physical workstation design. Prolonged sitting, in unnatural postures
is not uncommon and is often accompanied with seats that have no backrests. There are also cases
The objectives of the study were to enlarge the database of the working conditions in the
garment manufacturing industry in South East Asia through an ergonomic evaluation of the
working conditions of the workers and to suggest possible solutions to deal with observed
problems.
Methods: Workers’ perceptions of their physical work conditions were solicited via a
questionnaire, prepared by the study investigators and management of the plant. The questionnaire
was administered in the plant to a total of 460 subjects (419 females and 41 males). The subjects
were volunteers and were not promised or given any rewards for their efforts. They were engaged
in work activities such as drawing, cutting, operating machines, sewing, and ironing.
work conditions, and cumulative trauma problems associated with work in the plant. The personal
and job related characteristics of the subjects (age, years at work, gender, education level and work
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experience) are summarized in Table 1. The investigation lasted for six months and involved
follow-up study could not be guaranteed and was not done. Also, a control group of subjects in
the investigation was not practical because of high turnover. Quantitative data were analyzed with
Results And Discussion: The subjects were relatively young, with the mean age of 27.1 years (n =
460). About two thirds of them were below 30 years of age, with about 15 % below 20. They
were relatively inexperienced, with an average duration of 4.3 years on the job. These data, which
suggest rapid turnover of the workforce, are typical of most of the South East Asian apparel
manufacturing industries (Zohir and Majumder, 1996b) and imply that a severe human cost was
embedded in the work. In addition, working hours in this plant were lengthy by the standards of
environment in the plant that was investigated in the present study. As Figure 2 indicates,
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approximately 70 % of the sample worked 50-60 hours per week and 65% of the sample were
Conclusion: This study examined the ergonomic work conditions in a garment manufacturing
workplace and empirical measurements pertaining to working conditions showed clear evidence
of work practices, workplace conditions and equipment designs that were detrimental to
productivity, health and safety. The deleterious effects included relatively high incidences of
musculoskeletal problems, mainly in the upper body, poor morale and high worker turnover. The
observed effects are, however, not unlike those found in other South East Asian garment
manufacturing plants. It seems that the tradition of management and owners of not making changes
they consider costly, initially, is still difficult to overcome, and ergonomic interventions, which do
not typically yield quick results are not exceptions. It is, therefore, pragmatic, as done in this
study, to suggest changes that are modest, for gaining acceptability to management.
Recommendations made to management in this study that included furniture and other equipment
improvements were combined with improved line balancing of the manufacturing process. The
the effects on the workers over a relatively short period of time. The information gained on work
conditions and the ergonomic analyses, with implemented solutions, add to the state of knowledge
of these workplaces and focus our attention on where work condition improvements are needed.
Unless the work culture changes drastically, it would always be difficult to implement changes
that alleviate suffering and ill health among workers in societies where unemployed people wait
in abundance for a chance to work, and where their introduction into the workplace is seen as an
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alternative to spending money and other resources to improve work conditions. (MD B. Sarder,
Objective
The overall objective of the study is to develop with the design that is more effective and
efficient in terms of the design of workstation, the machine and furniture’s used in doing the job,
To determine the machine, materials and tools used in performing the job.
CHAPTER II
METHODOLOGY
Subject Information
This study utilizes the descriptive-analysis method of research since the researcher’s aim
is to look into the workstation and working condition of the tailors in Ladenjoy in order to
determine and identify the, the machine, tools and materials used, duties and responsibilities of the
job and other constraints that affects the performance of the worker in doing the job.
The subject being studied for this research is the tailor or garment maker of Ladenjoy
Garments. A tailor is someone who sews, joins, reinforces, or finishes clothing or other items.
They may create new pieces of clothing from patterns and designs or alter existing garments to fit
e) Sew clothing by hand, using a needle and thread or with sewing machines
alterations ensure that clothes fit customers properly. They make changes to garments, such as
hemming pants to make them shorter or taking in seams to make clothing smaller.
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Some specialize in a certain type of garment, such as custom made men's suits. Others
specialize in a particular type of material, such as fur. Fur tailors may restyle older clothing, add a
fur collar to a coat or a dress, or sew the inner lining of a garment to the inside of fur skin by hand.
Some tailors work with designers or customers to create new garments. They take orders
from customers and help them select fabric and colours. When working with a designer, tailors
help translate designs into finished pieces of clothing. For example, a tailor may work with a
Some tailors own their business. In these cases, they may do management and
administrative tasks, such as managing the business' finances and taking orders. for textile and
The study is conducted in Ladenjoy Garments Brgy. Arrellano Real St. Tacloban City. See
Equipment Utilize
administered to the employee was assigned to entertain us. The interview questions were aimed at
gathering information concerning to the working condition of the employee while doing the job,
the machines and tools used in doing the job, the roles and regulations of the job, and the job
The content of the equipment utilization was based on the learning of the students during
the class discussion of the theories and all the necessary information that are needed in conducting
5) Construction of questionnaire.
The following were the tools used in gathering the data and information needed:
Communication Letter for Approval. Formal letters addressed to owner of the chosen
establishment were distributed by the students duly signed by their instructor and department head
asking permission to conduct research study and actual interview by the researchers.
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Questionnaire. Interview questionnaires were designed by the students, and distributed to the
owner of the establishment prior of the actual interview to give the owner and employee insights
Interview. A formal consultation was conducted in Ladenjoy Garments at Tacloban City to gather
the needed information for the research study. Random interview was also conducted to the
CHAPTER III
Ladenjoy Garments has five different personnel which are Quality Control Officer, Cutting
Officer, Printing Officer, Embroidery Officer and Tailor. For this study, the researchers choose the
JOB ANALYSIS
Job Description
Summary Description: Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments. Design or make tailored
Job Specification
Job Requirements:
occupations
Education: Most occupation in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-
Training: Employees in this field usually need one or two years of training involving both
Skills:
Must know basic design, including constructions methods for various garments
Active Listener- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to
understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting
at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of
Time Management- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Abilities:
Visualization- Be able to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when
Finger Dexterity- Be able to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or
Arm-Hand Steadiness- Be able to keep the hand and arm steady while moving the arm or
Oral Comprehension- Be able to listen and understand information and ideas presented
Control Precision- Be able to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of the machine to
exact positions.
Knowledge:
customer satisfaction.
models.
effects.
Adjusting hems, cuffs and sleeves while keeping the basic proportions and drape of the
garment intact
Develops design for garment, adapts existing design for garment, or copies existing design
for garment.
Alters fabric and joins parts, using needle and thread or sewing machine, to form finished
garment.
Confers with customer to determine type of material and garment style desired
Positions pattern of garment part on fabric, and cuts fabric along outlines, using scissors
Measures customer for size, using tape measure and records measurement
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Seam Ripper. A handy little tool for taking out seams and removing
Sewing Gauge. A small metal rule with a sliding marker ideal for
needles are used on light and soft material, while big needles are for
rough, thick and heavy materials. Needles are used for basting,
cutting fabric because the blades rest flat on the cutting surface.
Thread. A tip use the same thread kind on both spoon and bobbin,
Specifications:
N.W:25kgs
G.W:31k
Use of Lock Stitch sewing machine: lock stitch is one of the important stitch types among all the
stitches. It is used to make pants, shirts, dresses and various parts of apparels.
Specifications:
Machine weight: 28 kg
Uses of overlock sewing machine: overlock sewing machines usually run at high speeds, from
1000 to over 9000 rpm, and most are used in industry for edging, hemming and seaming a variety
of fabrics and products. Overlock stitches are extremely versatile, as they can be used for
Type: Flat
Specifications:
Needle No. 3
Spm: 2,500
Uses of interlock sewing machine: interlock machine is a stretch stitch sewing machine generally
Process Flow
Table 1.0 Process Flow in Making Customized Polo Shirts with Description and Duration
Duration
Description Step Machine used (in
minutes)
It is usually used as opening in
Lock Stitch Sewing machine
necklines, sleeve cuffs, Placket making .25
Capacity: 1 part sewing
waistbands of pants and skirts.
Matching the placket to the other Done on the table
Placket matching with front .08
part
Attaching the placket to the other Lock stitch sewing machine
Placket attaching with front 2.5
part Capacity: 1 part sewing
Lock stitch sewing machine
Sew placket by top stitching Placket top stitch 2.5
Capacity: 1 part sewing
Closing the end part of the Lock stitch sewing machine
Placket tuck .28
placket Capacity: 1 part sewing
Same design Matching (front & back part) Done on the table .28
Over lock
Joining the shoulder joint to Shoulder joint with shoulder
machine 3.0
shoulder tap tap
Capacity: 1 part sewing
Lock stitch sewing machine
Sew shoulder Shoulder top stitch 1.5
Capacity: 1 part sewing
Lock stitch sewing machine
Attach collar to the neck Attach collar 1.5
Capacity: 1 part sewing
Lock stitch sewing machine
Sew collar back by top stitching Collar back top stitch 1.0
Capacity: 1 part sewing
Lock stitch sewing machine
Decorate the edges of the neck Neck piping 2.0
Capacity: 1 part sewing
Over lock machine
Sew the folded edge of the cloth Sleeve hem joint with sleeve 3.0
Capacity: 1 part sewing
Overlock machine
Joining the sleeve to body Sleeve joint with the body 2.0
Capacity: 1 part sewing
Lock stitch sewing machine
Sew the bottom hem Bottom hem 2.5
Capacity: 1 part sewing
Joining two pieces of fabric
Over lock machine
together face-to-face by sewing Edging Side seam 3.5
Capacity: 1 part sewing
through both pieces
Lock stitch sewing machine
Sew sleeve from the outside Sleeve outside top stitch 2.0
Capacity: 1 part sewing
A slit or loop through which a Button holler machine
Button hole .28
button is passed Capacity: 1 part sewing
Put or arrange buttons Button positioning Done on the table .13
Attaching buttons to the front
Button attaching Manual .5
placket
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The above table shows the step by step operations in making the customized polo shirts.
The process flow covers 19 operations that has a duration 28.8 minutes per polo shirt. Therefore;
Work Schedule
Ladenjoy garments don’t follow any work schedule since they vary on their customer
orders in that way they are flexible on their time in doing their work; they only produce when they
receive an order coming from the customers but they can produce 20 pieces of polo shirt per day
per sewer. Ladenjoy operates 316 days per year, during Saturdays are their day offs.
Workstation Measurement
PARTS MEASUREMENT
Width of the table 107 cm
Length of the table 45 cm
Height of the table 76 cm
Distance of the light to the table 44 cm
Width of the chair 96 cm
Length of the chair 20 cm
Height of the chair 51 cm
Total Area 42 x 51 cm
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Work Environment
Ventilation
The whole area of Ladenjoy, from the office to the sewing area has one air conditioner.
However, the status of the area is warm with the temperature of 32°C.
Sound Level
The level of the sound in the sewing area is high because the embroidery machine is near
at the sewing area that might affect the performance of the tailor. But according to the tailor that
we interviewed it’s okay with them because they used to it and it didn’t affect their work.
Illumination
The tailor used different types of machines in performing the job, these are Lock Stitch
Sewing Machine, Overlock Sewing Machine and Interlock Sewing Machine. This machine is
arranged in no particular order, each machine has 1 source of light which is fluorescent lamp with
the distance of 44 cm to the table. Eleven machines at the sewing area are at the normal level of
lux these are; seven machines of Lock Stitch sewing machine, two machines of Overlock sewing
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machine and two machines of Interlock sewing machine. The five machines who didn’t reach the
normal lux level because their source of light is quite far from their work table these machines are,
three machines of Lock Stitch sewing machine and two machines of Overlock sewing machine
CHAPTER IV
Based on the knowledge of the researchers during the class discussion of the theories on
Ergonomics and all the knowledge they have learned in school that they use to conduct a job
analysis, the observations below are the constraints found in performing the job.
Checklist
SYMPTOMS/
POSSIBLE AREAS OF POSSIBLE
QUESTIONS
PROBLEMS POTENTIAL SOLLUTIONS
DISCOMFORT
WORKSTATION
1. Does the chair use Lack of arm rest can Arm Provide an arm rests
by the increase the risk of Forearm to promote good
workers tendonitis. Elbow postures in doing the
has job.
armrest?
2. Does the chair used Lack of upper and Back Use a chair in the
by the workers has lower back support of Neck and Shoulder sewing area that has
upper and the chair can cause back support to
lower back back pain. minimize the stress
support? from the work.
5. Does the area under Lack of space under Legs Remove objects
the desk accommodate the work surface limits underneath work
the legs the ability of the surface that are not
and has a worker to move and necessary.
footrests? change postures
6. Are the workers Increase the stress and Headaches Use equipment and
using ergonomically uncomfortability in tools that are
design equipment and doing the job. ergonomically design
tools? to lessen the stress of
the worker.
WORKING CONDITION
8. Does the workers Awkward postures Back Provide an ergonomic
acquired awkward can affect the proper Neck and Shoulder tool and equipment to
postures in doing the postures of your body minimize the stress of
job? and might lead the worker.
accident or injury.
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9. Does the worker Lack of stretching can Body The worker should
routinely perform cause stress to the have quick break to
streching body of the worker avoid stress in
and and high risk to have a working for a long
movement WMSDs. period of time.
exercises?
13. Does all the It can cause delay in Headache Provide an equipment
workers in the sewing the production and and tool to each
area has their own unsatisfied order of worker to increase the
tools, materials and the customers. production rate.
equipments to used to
do the
operation?
14. Are the tools and Poor equipment and Headache Always check the
equipment used by the materials can cause condition of the
workers is delay in the machines and
in a good production and equipment before to
condition? unsatisfied order of start the operation.
the customers.
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17. Does the working Lack of signs can Put visual displays to
area has cause accidents or give information to
visual injuries. the worker without
displays? telling them.
The principles used for the improvement of the working conditions and working
employees for protection against health and safety hazards. Personal protective equipment is
designed to protect many parts of the body, eyes, head, face, hands, feet, and ears.
Principles of Motion Economy. Is a form a set of rules and suggestions to improve the manual
work in manufacturing and reduce fatigue and unnecessary movements by the worker, which can
Principles of Ergonomics. The scientific study of people and their working conditions, especially
Principles of Working Environment. Is a working environment is a broad term and means all
your surroundings when working. Your physical working environment is, for example, your work
Principle of Working Condition. The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including
but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree
Summary of Findings
1) The tailor don’t apply the appropriate PPE in performing the job.
2) The storage of the finish product is far from the working area of the worker.
5) Garbage bins are not available causing the sewing area disorganized.
6) Upon observing the sewing area, the tools and equipment are not in order because there is no
Principles of Ergonomics
1) Chairs of tailor is uncomfortable with no back for leaning and occupies much space because of
the width.
2) The width of the table is undersized that affect the performance in doing the job.
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3) The measurements of the table and the chairs is not feasible to the users.
1) The working area for the tailor in performing the job is limited.
2) The position of the machines is too close each other that affect the pathway.
3) When embroidery machine is functioning the noise of the embroidery machine can distract the
workers.
1) The tailor’s schedule for the work is flexible; it is up to the tailors if he starts early or late, since
payment type is based on the number of finished product they have produced.
2) In the interview of the tailor, she said that they do not have any compensation or benefits from
Ladenjoy Garments.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Each tailors should follow the applicable PPE to minimize the accidents and injuries in
1. The height of the chair must be suitable to the height of the table or provide a chair that is
2. Provide a baskets or bins to each tailors to minimize the time in transporting the finish product
to the storage area and to minimize the mess in the working table of the tailor.
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3. Provide a designated place for storage area for all finish product so that it will be easy for the
owner to distinguish the number of outputs everyday and easy to distinguish if the order of
4. The machines should be arranged according to its use, as a result the motion of the worker in
performing the job is smooth and reduce the time in transferring to other machines.
5. Provide a garbage bins to each workstation to minimize the mess and discomfort in the sewing
area.
6. Sort all the unnecessary things in the sewing table to have a free access on the needed materials
Principles of Ergonomics
1. Provide an ergonomically design chair. The seat angle would be 90 degree-110 degree, knee
angle 90 degree to 110 degree with the lumbar support for lower back support and has an arm
rest that. And the seat material on the seat and back should have enough padding to be
2. The width of the table should be expand to minimize the stress and larger the space for the
3. The dimensions of the table and chairs is should be design according to the average
1. The working area should be expand to accommodate the necessary space of the tailor during
the operation.
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2. There should be enough space from machines to other machines to have a bigger pathway and
minimize the accidents and injuries might occur in the working area.
3. There should a separate room for embroidery machine to minimize the noise in the sewing
area and diminish the distraction to the workers during the operation.
1. The tailors and other workers of Ladenjoy Garments should be provided benefits and
compensation.
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CHAPTER V
CONCLUSIONS
Job analysis plays an important role in recruitment and selection, job evaluation, job
management. It helps in fitting the right kind of talent at the right place and at the right time.
For this study, the main purpose of conducting a job analysis is to prepare a job description
and job specification which in turn helps to hire the right quality of the workforce into the
organization at the right place and with the right skills. Job description and job specification further
gives conclusions for job evaluation. This information is used to design effective job. To design
effective job we should keep balance between efficiency and behavioral elements and other factors
might affect the performance of the worker. Efficiency element emphasizes productivity and
behavioral element focus on employee needs in our job analysis. So if we can contribute in some
way by helping in improving the working process, the workstation and the work environment, it
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