Cluster Analysis of Jobs Based on a Revised Set of Job Dimensions from the Position analysis Questionnaire (PAQ).

Abstract

This study deals with the cluster analysis of a sample of jobs based on data from the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ). The PAQ is a structured job analysis questionnaire that provides for analysis of various types of jobs in terms of 187 job elements of a 'worker-oriented' nature. In carrying out this cluster analysis the intent was to derive clusters or job families that might be used in a later phase of the research program, in which the PAQ was to be used as the basis for estimating aptitude requirements of jobs. The clusters in question were to be based on scores in principal components resulting from a series of principal components analyses of PAQ data. The principal components are referred to as job dimensions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA042356

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  • Angelo S. Denisi
  • Ernest J. McCormick
  • James B. Shaw

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  • Purdue University

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

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  • Civilian Personnel
  • Education
  • Human Resources
  • Job Analysis
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Research
  • New York
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Professional Development
  • Psychology
  • Schools
  • Social Sciences
  • Students
  • Three Dimensional
  • Training
  • Two Dimensional
  • United States

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