Key Factors in Job Analysis are as follows

Task Identity

Employees receive more satisfaction from doing a ‘whole’ piece of work. This is likely to happen when the job has a distinct beginning and end which is clearly visible to the employees and others. It is important that employees see the end results of the work they have produced either on their own or as a part of a team.

Variety

Variety means more than simply adding an extra but similar task. For example, processing different forms would not make the work more meaningful as there would be no extra challenge.

Responsibilities

Employees need to feel responsible for a significant part of the work they perform, either individually or as part of a team. Work should be clearly identified enabling employees to see that they are personally responsible for the successes and failures that occur as a result of their own actions.

Autonomy

Autonomy means giving more scope to employees to regulate and control their own work.

Work Environment

A job should provide a safe and healthy working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. It is also important to consider the types of work aids and equipment required to perform the role

Recognition and Support

Employees need jobs that contribute to self-respect, particularly through acceptance and recognition by fellow workers and supervisors.

Jobs should permit relationships between individuals and encourage team work; otherwise the employee can feel isolated which may result in negative feelings about their work and their work environment.

Outcomes and Performance Measures

The standard of performance needs to be identified along with performance measures. This feedback will provide employees with an equitable capacity for ongoing learning and advancement.