A Critical Approach to the Job Analysis Practices of Turkish Container Ports

Authors : Ramazan Özkan YILDIZ, Didem ÖZER ÇAYLAN

Pages : 17-37

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Publication Date : 2017-10-02

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Abstract The aim of this research is to evaluate the differences between preconditioned job description forms and generated job description forms. Preconditioned forms were generated by human resources managers without taking any remarks from the specialists of the position; however, generated forms are organized by applying job analysis questionnaire method on position executives. Critical theory argues that the power and control of managers over employees causes a barrier for the employees which hinder them from finding a foothold to state their opinions freely. These differences and doctrine supports the basis of the study. It is claimed in the study that preconditioned forms are ineffective because they don’t let the employees state their opinions even about their positions which can be accepted as their expertise. The main technique used in this study is “job analysis questionnaire” method. Convenience sampling and simple random sampling is used for selection of the ports and participants. Shipping industry is capital intensive .  In other words, the sector is in the part of capitalist economy so writing an article with critical theory about ports and their specific applications describes the uniqueness of the study. It is realized from the study that performing job analysis is vital for ports in order to be aware of the tasks to be performed by the job holders, make a proper distribution of authorities, determine required working conditions, and specify basic skills, knowledge and abilities that the job holders should have. Also by comparison of preconditioned forms and generated ones, managers can understand the importance of the participation of employees.
Keywords : Job Analysis, Port Management, Job Description, Critical Theory, Container Ports

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