PHR®/SPHR® Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Third Edition

2.16. Job Analysis and Description

Job analysis and job descriptions provide the foundation for much of what happens within the employment relationship. The job description compiles all the information collected during the job analysis into a document that is used for multiple purposes in the organization, beginning with the hiring process:

• Based on the job description, the recruiter screens applicants to ensure that their knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are appropriate for the position.

• The applicants for the position use the job description to find out what they will be required to do if the position is offered to them.

• The job description is the basis for performance management and appraisal.

• The job description is the basis for determining ...