In job design and analysis methodology, Functional Job Analysis (FJ

Functional Job Analysis (FJA) is a worker-oriented quantitative job analysis technique developed by Sidney Fine and used by the U.S. Department of Labor (such as in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles). FJA is structured around the premise that regardless of the specific industry or role, all job tasks require workers to interact with three primary functional areas: Data: Cognitive and mental functions such as synthesizing, analyzing, compiling, computing, and copying information. People: Interpersonal functions such as mentoring, negotiating, supervising, instructing, and communicating. Things: Physical and mechanical functions such as operating machinery, setting up equipment, driving, and handling materials.