Job analysis The use of job analysis techniques to gather a thorough understanding of jobs for use in selection, job evaluation, job design and workforce planning. Key Tasks Competency design Job evaluation Time and motion studies NZ Research Markus, L.H., Cooper-Thomas, H.D., and Allpress, K.N. (2005). Confounded Competencies? An Evaluation of the Evolution and Use of Competency Models. New Zealand Journal of Psychology, 34, (2). NZ Research Networks American Productivity and Quality Centre Conferences Institute for Job and Occupational Analysis Job Analysis and Personality Research Regional IO Psych Chat Groups Other Activities Ask a peer to critically review your work Prepare or review a best practice guideline in the area Aim to read an article regularly and review it for the practical implications for your work Canvas a post graduate University Course to refresh your approach and be exposed to the latest literature