All of the job analysis methods discussed in this chapter are viable alternatives for the human resource manager. Unfortunately, many methods are chosen simply because the human resource manager is familiar with them. Only a few researchers have discussed job analysis as an activity that can enhance the strategy of an organization. Given that job analysis provides managers with clear descriptions and specifications about jobs, it is possible to determine which jobs are the most critical for a particular organizational strategy or objective. For example, if management decides to downsize an organization, the information provided by the job analysis should prove invaluable once a company decides which jobs to retain, change, or eliminate. Similarly, an organization with a growth strategy can use this information to identify the areas that need expansion or development.