Defensible, Useful Descriptions of Work
The goal of "common-metric" job analysis is to describe work using a standardized list of
general work activites (GWAs). This
allows you to compare jobs that differ in terms of their
tasks.
For many personnel applications, the ability to draw meaningful, level-sensitive comparisons between task-dissimilar jobs is essential. These include functions as diverse as developing compensation systems, assessing work similarity to assign job titles or for career guidance, estimating worker requirements, and identifying occupations that workers with disabilities can perform.
See our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section, and the CMQ Research Monograph for more information on how CMQ offers advantages in terms of:
Comprehensive coverage of managerial and non-managerial work activities.
Rating scales that are specific, verifiable, and non-relativistic.
Items at a reading level that most job incumbents can comprehend.
Ratings that are behaviorally specific enough to allow for review and verification.
Learn more about what we do by following the links above, review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), or sign up and get started now!
