JOB ANALYSIS AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY WUKARI, TARABA STATE, 2021-2024
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Job analysis, Job description, Job specification, Work environment, Organizational performance, Human ResourceAbstract
Job analysis constitutes a fundamental human resource management practice centered on the systematic study and collection of detailed information regarding the duties, responsibilities, requisite skills, outcomes, and work environment associated with a given job. The absence of a well-structured job analysis framework within organizations poses significant risks to organizational performance and the attainment of strategic objectives. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Data were sourced from both primary and secondary means, including questionnaires, books, journals, and online materials. There was target population of 3,289, sample size of 346 and 322 returned questionnaires for the study. Descriptive statistical tools such as percentages, frequency counts, and tables were employed to present and analyze the field data, while chi-square analysis was utilized to test the formulated hypotheses. System theory was applied to express interdependence in the practice of job analysis and functioning or outcomes from the organization. The findings revealed that job description, job specification, and work environment analysis significantly influence organizational performance at Federal University Wukari. Based on findings, the study recommends the periodically review and update of job descriptions to align with evolving roles, emerging technologies, and institutional goals. This will ensure staff recruitment and selection processes are guided by clearly defined job specifications that emphasize requisite qualifications and competencies. The measure is essential to maintaining alignment between employees and organizational objectives while ensuring clarity of responsibilities.References
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