What is the purpose of a job analysis?

• A. Set salary
• B. Identify tasks and responsibilities of the job
• C. Assess workplace safety
• D. Choose office location

Answer: (B)

Job analysis is about pinpointing what the job actually involves. It collects details on the tasks, duties, and responsibilities, along with the skills and conditions needed to perform them. With that information you can produce a clear job description and a job specification, which then guide recruitment and selection, and also shape how performance is measured and what training might be required. Other HR activities like setting salaries, assessing safety, or choosing a location rely on information from the job analysis but aren’t its primary purpose. So the central aim is to identify the tasks and responsibilities that define the role.