Analysis

The Job Characteristics Based on the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (JCBDOT) refers to a set of job attributes that define the requirements and nature of various occupations, as classified by the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT). These characteristics help in understanding job demands and are used for job evaluation and analysis.

Objective

The purpose of analyzing job characteristics is to identify and describe the requirements and responsibilities of each occupation.

Calibration

The evaluation of job characteristics is based on the description and assessment of each job’s requirements according to the DOT. These characteristics are categorized into: Knowledge and skills, Responsibilities and duties, Work environment, Interpersonal interactions, Physical demands.

References

United States Department of Labor. (1991). Dictionary of Occupational Titles (4th ed., revised). U.S. Government Printing Office.
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