140 Organizational Change Analysis

141 Analysis of Work Requirements

141.1 Nature of Functions

Analyzing the nature of functions involves allocating work of the organization into separate functional components. Each functional component should represent an aggregate of duties that logically fall within the scope of a single job description (i.e., duties that involve similar kinds of skills, knowledge, and abilities).

At this stage, the objective is not to establish detailed position requirements, but to focus on the manner in which work can be segmented and assigned to major functional reporting or control points within a unit.

141.2 Volume of Work

The volume of work:

1. Can be translated into the number of employees required to perform the work by using conversion factors appropriate for the activity involved.
2. Is derived from historical data combined with economic forecasts and other relevant projections, and — whenever possible — expressed quantitatively.
3. Is analyzed for its impact on staffing requirements in the principal areas of operating activity, as well as in supporting functions.