Chapter 3
Tutorial 3
1. Explain the concept of job analysis. Why is job analysis considered a foundation for
effective human resource management practices?
2. Differentiate between job description and job specification. How does each
contribute to recruitment and selection decisions?
3. Discuss the major methods of job analysis (e.g., interviews, questionnaires,
observation, diaries).
Which method would be most suitable for managerial jobs and why?
4. Analyze how job analysis information supports at least four HR functions (e.g.,
training, performance appraisal, compensation, workforce planning).
5. Define job design and explain how it differs from job analysis. Why must
organizations align job design with employee well-being and organizational goals?
6. Compare job rotation, job enlargement, and job enrichment.
Which approach is most effective in improving employee motivation? Justify your
answer.
7. Using the Job Characteristics Model, explain how task variety, autonomy, and
feedback influence employee motivation and job satisfaction.
8. Evaluate the impact of technology, remote work, and automation on job design.
How should HR managers redesign jobs to remain competitive?
9. Identify common challenges faced by organizations when conducting job analysis and
job design. Propose strategies to overcome these challenges.
10. Assume you are an HR manager in a retail organization experiencing high employee
turnover. How would you use job analysis and job design to address this issue?
Explain your approach clearly.