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2. Define job analysis. Why is job analysis relevant to each of the six key HRM activities (i.e., planning, staffing, training, performance appraisal, reward systems, labor relations.)

3. What purpose does performance appraisal serve? Why are there so many different methods of appraisal?

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The expert defines job analysis for the purpose of performance appraisals. The purpose performance appraisals serve is determined.

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Job analysis allows the manager and HR to know what the job is, what it entails the scope of skills needed, and the specific skills that a candidate must have. The HR then can plan where and how to approach the hiring. One cannot usually hire an assembly worker and a financial accountant in all the same places. The HR can plan the ...

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