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Selection: Job Analysis 3-4 pages
Develop a selection process for one of the following jobs.
? Bank Teller
? Retail Store Cashier
? Telephone Customer Service Representative
? Human Resource Manager
? Waiter or Waitress
This assignment will have two parts. The first part is associated with this unit, and the second part is associated with the second unit. For this assignment, use the course materials, resources, and the Library to begin the development of a selection process for the position you chose. For this part of the assignment, your selection process should include the following components:
1. Selection of the Job Analysis Method to be used and your rationale for its selection
2. Job Description for that position
3. List of Job Specifications
4. A List of the Resources Cited
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Your supervisor sends you an email in which she states that she believes there is a need for more broadly defined worker KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities). Using course materials to support your position, briefly write a response to that email. Be sure to address the following:
? Why would experts suggest that we need more broadly defined KSAs? (1 Paragraph)
? Are these experts right? Why or why not? (1-2 Paragraphs)
? Submit your work to the discussion board. Read the responses to this issue and post a 1 paragraph response to at least one of your classmate's ideas.
Instructor Comments: Discussion Board topics are tied to specific course Learning Events for each week of the five-week session. Students should post their individual answers to the Discussion Board prior to reading and responding to others. Discussion Board participation is required and evaluated qualitatively utilizing the criteria below (note a late penalty can be applied):

10 points - Grammar/Spelling/Flow/Format

10 points - Remarks made in response to other students' posts (Remarks need to be thoughtful and demonstrate critical thinking)

5 points - Use of outside resources (Outside sources do NOT include course material, text, or personal experiences)

25 points - Content of assignment

Discussion Board assignments should be written using APA formatting, especially with regards to referencing materials. For help on this style of formatting it's recommended that you visit the AIU Library. While the discussion questions may be submitted late (late penalty will apply), students may not "make up" the remarks portion of this assignment - dialogue must occur during the week in which the question was assigned in order to earn credit for "remarks".

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//Before discussing the other requirements of the paper, an introductory paragraph is given, which explains about what will be discussed here within. The main sections will be followed by this introductory paragraph.//

Introduction

The paper will present the selection process for the job of a 'Human Resource Manager'. It will include various important aspects related to selection of the job analysis method to be used, rationale for its selection, job description for that position and a list of job specifications. All these aspects will help in understanding the job of a Human Resource Manager. This will help in finding out the requirements and understanding the selection process in a proper and systematic manner.

//After discussing the introductory section, the paper will now discuss about the 'Job Analysis Method' and its importance for the selection of the HR Manager. This will help you in gaining the knowledge about the mentioned method that will be used and why it will be used. //

Job Analysis Method

The Job Analysis Method that can be used for the selection of a Human Resource Manager will be a systematic one, so that, the best person will be selected for the post. The method of personal interview will be chosen for it, which is an accurate and simple technique. The interview technique can take place in the form of one to one interview, panel interview, in depth interview etc. Along with the interview, various tests should also be conducted like attitude tests, personality test, psychological tests, behavior test, aptitude tests etc.

Rationale of the Methods

The interview technique will help in selecting the right person for the job. It will help in reviewing the person individually and in finding out what skills he has for becoming a successful 'Human Resource Manager'. The various tests selected for interview technique will be supportive in determining the personality traits of a person. These tests will help in judging an individual in a better manner and finding out his capabilities to serve as an HR Manager. This will help in selecting the right person for the right job, at the right place and at ...

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