The results from a job analysis can serve as the foundation for personnel
assessment, developing performance appraisal instruments, evaluating jobs, and
supporting curriculum design and development. “Job analysis consists of a systematic set
of procedures or methods for determining what workers actually do on the job and for
describing which aspects of worker knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics
contribute to job performance” (Wheaton, & Whetzel, 1997, p. 4).
McCormick (1976) categorizes job analysis by either job or worker orientation