Job Evaluation Sample

What’s different about our Results-Oriented Job Evaluation Plan?

In the sample portion of our point-factor Results-Oriented Job Evaluation Plan, notice the comprehensive nature of the six factors used to measure job worth, the concrete degree language that describes varying job demands (not the ambiguous distinctions found in typical degrees), and the extent of degrees available to assess different jobs.

Why focus on results? Because the basic value of a job—what job evaluation is intended to measure—is what the job is designed to produce for the organization. It is this job production that forms the base of an equitable pay system.

Here is a look at each value:

Knowledge

Definition: What information must be recalled and applied to accomplish job results competently?

Number of measurement degrees within the Knowledge value ruler: 18

For a clearer picture of this value ruler, here are the 1st and 18th measurement degrees:

1. Common sense, life experience; no specific training required.

18. Abstract concepts, theories, and strategies of professional occupations to establish and achieve organizational mission.

Information Processing

Definition: What mental processes are involved in using job knowledge?

Number of measurement degrees within the Information Processing value ruler: 15

For a clearer picture of this value ruler, here are the 1st and 15th measurement degrees:

1. Uses or transfers information as it is without changing its basic format.

15. Integrates diverse information systems into new organizational mission.

Decision Making

Definition: How much autonomy does the job incumbent have to decide job issues?

Number of measurement degrees within the Decision Making value: 15

For a clearer picture of this value ruler, here are the 1st and 15th measurement degrees:

1. Follows prescribed work-process steps to accomplish job results.

15. Creates organizational culture. (Time horizon three to four years.)

Interpersonal Communication

Definition: What is the purpose and complexity of communication with others?

Number of measurement degrees within the Interpersonal Communication value ruler: 17

For a clearer picture of this value ruler, here are the 1st and 17th measurement degrees:

1. Provides or obtains information.

17. Negotiates resolution among diverse points of view in order to establish organization mission.

Impact on Organization Results

Definition: What is the impact on, or risk to, the organization by acting or failing to act in terms of time, effort, cost, or image?

Number of measurement degrees within the Impact on Organization Results value ruler: 15

For a clearer picture of this value ruler, here are the 1st and 15th measurement degrees:

1. Minimal rework and negligible cost. Work is closely reviewed. Errors are easily discovered.

15. Misdirection in organizational mission will affect the organization for more than four years.

Environment

Definition: What physical demands or exposures exist?

Number of measurement degrees within the Environment value ruler: 12

For a clearer picture of this value ruler, here are the 1st and 12th measurement degrees:

1. No special physical demands or exposures. Everyday risks or discomforts.

12. Physical attack (such as, police officer).