activity analysis definition

activity analysis

Identification and description of activities in an organization, and evaluation of their impact on its operations. Activity analysis determines (1) what activities are executed, (2) how many people perform the activities, (3) how much time they spend on them, (4) how much and which resources are consumed, (5) what operational data best reflects the performance of activities, and (6) of what value the activities are to the organization. This analysis is accomplished through direct observation, interviews, questionnaires, and review of the work records. See also job analysis, performance analysis and task analysis.

activity analysis is in the Entrepreneurship, Management, & Leadership and Planning & Scheduling subjects.

activity analysis appears in the definitions of the following terms: task analysis, performance analysis and job analysis

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