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.
The volume of work:
