After studying this chapter you should be able to:

1. Define the terms job analysis, job description, and job specification.
2. Illustrate the uses that job analysis information can have in an organization's HRM.
3. Describe four methods used to collect job analysis information.
4. Interpret job codes and information found in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
5. List the five core job dimensions used in job enrichment programs.
6. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of the mechanistic and motivational approaches to job design.
7. Describe briefly how job descriptions are changing as the nature of jobs has changed.