In small groups, discuss the methods by which a job analysis can be
completed. Compare and contrast these methods, noting the pros and
cons of each. Which method of job analysis would be more effective
for capturing the KSAOCs of the position each group member holds
now or a job held in the past? Discuss why you selected the job analysis
method that you did.
Discuss why the American with Disabilities Act has heightened the
importance of job analysis activities.
Discuss why strategic job analysis is important for organizations to
remain competitive. How important are strategic job analyses for
SHRM activities? Explain your answer.
Online Activities
Visit the O Net Web site ( http://online.onetcenter.org/ ) and conduct a
skills search for your position. Are the skills identifi ed by O Net similar
to the skills you possess?
Identify fi ve job titles and their job descriptions that are used for clas-
sifying positions in your agency or an agency you are familiar with.
Visit the Dictionary of Occupational Titles Web site. Are the job titles
and descriptions for the positions you identifi ed consistent with the
position descriptions in your agency? In what ways are they similar?
How are they different? Which title and description appears to be most
accurate?
