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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
• Match candidates against job profiles
• Improve interviewing
• Build teams
• “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
• 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:

4. Related documents:

• 18 methods of job analysis
• Questionnaire method

Author: Davi Ngo, hrvinet.com

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