Work Profiling System

Work Profiling System method in performance appraisal

1. Definition of Work Profiling System (WPS model)

WPS model is computer-administered system for job analysis, developed by Saville & Holdsworth, Ltd. (SHL Group). This is one of questionnaire methods.

There are three versions of the WPS: managerial, service, and technical occupations.

This method contains a structured questionnaire which measures ability and personality attributes such as hearing skills, sight, taste, smell, touch, body coordination, number skills, complex management skills, verbal skills, , personality, and team role

2. Purpose of WPS method / technique:

  • Choose defensible assessment procedures and methods
  • Identify jobs for rotation and cross-training
  • Identify and define competencies for hiring purposes, career development and succession planning
  • Document existing jobs in the form of job descriptions and person specifications
  • Structure and define new jobs
  • Identify performance review measures
  • Create job families
  • “Transport” validation research
  • Create an equitable pay structure
  • Identify specific areas of training & development
  • Audit skill requirements
  • Develop performance management systems
  • Re-define and merge jobs
  • Match candidates against job profiles
  • Improve interviewing
  • Build teams
  • Manage changes in roles and culture

3. Process of WPS method / technique:

  • Information is collected about a job in a structured way from 2 to 4 people who are currently doing the job through questionnaires.
  • The information is then computer analyzed to meet a variety of objectives, including:

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Author: Davi Ngo, hrvinet.com

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One Response to “Work Profiling System”

pedro October 7th, 2009 at 10:00 am

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