Job Analysis

Part of job design is to study the method used in the work include
in the job to see how it should be done. This has traditionally been
referred to as a method, or simply work methods.
An analyst will study an existing job to determine if the work is being done
in the most efficient manner possible; if all the present task are necessary;
or if new tasks should be added. The analyst might also want to see how
the job fits in with other jobs – that is how well job is integrated into the
overall production process or a sequence of jobs. The development and
installation of new machinery or equipment, new product or product
change and change in quality standards can all require that a job be
analyzed for redesign. Method analysis is also used to develop new jobs.
In this case the analyst must work with a description or outline of a
proposed job and attempt to develop a mental picture of how the job will
be performed.