It's Like Doing a Job Analysis: You Know More About Qualitative Methods Than You May Think

Abstract

j ob a na lysi s v e r su s g rou n de d t h e ory 753 suggest that qualitative methods training be instituted as part of the gold standard of I-O psychology training. We hope, too, that the success stories we outlined above underscore the rigor and quality of qualitative methods in both research and applied endeavors. Moreover, we hope that qualitative methods training can be met not with begrudging acceptance but with enthusiasm, as a valuable skill set. As organizational scientists, we study vexing and complex problems. We need at our disposal all types of tools, approaches, and philosophies in our attempt to make a positive change, seek truth, and advance our science/practice.

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“…Methods of job analysis and job evaluation captured reliable and valid job data. Thus, “tried-and-true” methods in job analysis and compensation can be generalized to particular jobs in a unique industry (Brawley & Pury, 2016). This speaks highly for future studies where applied researchers want to explore new areas with traditional methods.…”

“…The first step included collecting as much preliminary job data as possible. Brawley and Pury (2016) state that the collection of such information provides a rich understanding about a job under study and the setting in which the job operates. Thus, physical documents were gathered from various sources (AACT, 2020; Art Directors Guild, 2016; Chawla, 2018; CPETF, 2018; Format Team, 2018; James, 2018; Nadoolman Landis, 2020).…”

“…Job analysis can be conducted in various ways, including interviews with subject matter experts (SMEs), questionnaires completed by SMEs, observations of job holders completing their tasks, or a combination of approaches (Brawley & Pury, 2016). This study incorporated a combination of job analysis interviews and questionnaires.…”

“…The use of job analysis and job evaluation is paramount in the determination of comparability of jobs and, in turn, pay-rates in organizations and industries. Job analysis refers to a process of collection, analysis, and synthesis of job data for a position in an organization or economic industry (Brawley & Pury, 2016). Various methods include interviews with subject matter experts (SMEs), questionnaires completed by SMEs, observations of job holders completing their tasks, or some combination of these methods.…”