The Design of a System of Job Analysis for Duty Positions that Infantry and Quartermaster Officers Fill

摘要

An extensive survey of job analysis literature was made prior to deciding whether a multi-purpose job analysis system could be employed in analyzing Army officer jobs. It was concluded that a job analysis system which would meet the needs of both personnel management and training course curricula construction would be impractical. A new and specific job analysis format was then designed to gather job data relevant to the needs of officer job and career counseling. The method and field administration procedures employed are both explained. Grouping and summarizing the job data are also discussed and examples of a tentative grouping system are explained. Statistical testing of the job analysis system designed and the job dimensions isolated remains for future work when a larger sample is gathered. Preliminary indications are that the method is highly successful in the purpose for which designed. (Author)