A manufacturing company notices that despite having adequate manpower, several production targets remain unmet due to duplication of work and unclear reporting relationships. The HR manager decides to redesign jobs before initiating any recruitment process. Which HR activity should be undertaken first?

Job Analysis is the systematic process of collecting information regarding duties, responsibilities, working conditions and competencies required for a job. It forms the basis for Job Description, Job Specification, recruitment, training and performance appraisal. Since management wants to redesign jobs, job analysis is the first logical activity. Why others are incorrect A. Job Evaluation Determines the worth of a job for compensation purposes. It cannot be done before understanding the job itself. C. Human Resource Audit Evaluates the effectiveness of HR policies and systems rather than analysing individual jobs. D. Performance Appraisal Measures employee performance after work has been assigned. E. Career Planning Deals with employees' future career progression and has no role in redesigning jobs. Concept for IBPS Remember the sequence: Job Analysis → Job Description → Job Specification → Recruitment → Selection