This study investigated relative uses of computer programming job characteristics across different organizations and effects of different demographic variables on job analysis ratings. Data were collected from 201 computer programers of 6 different organizations through checklist. Principal component analysis noted four mostly used job characteristics as program writing and testing, human relations, data analysis and user satisfaction. Of them only data analysis differed among different organizations significantly. No significant main and interaction effects of the demographic variables on job analysis ratings were noted. Results were explained in terms of different human resource program design.
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