A job or a post in an organization is a combination of different processes namely, Recruitment, Selection, Performance Appraisal, Training and Development and Compensation Management.

Of the above processes Job Analysis is one of the important processes which needs to be taken up before the process of recruitment begins.

It is the process of obtaining information about jobs by determining what duties, tasks or activities a job should consist of. The Human Resource managers use the data to develop job descriptions and job specifications that are the basis for employee performance appraisal and development. The ultimate purpose of job analysis is to improve organizational performance and productivity.

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