Management and Organization Analysts

Management and organization analysts assist organizations to achieve greater efficiency and solve organizational problems. They study organizational structures, methods, systems and procedures. Tasks include - (a) assisting and encouraging the development of objectives, strategies and plans aimed at achieving customer satisfaction and the efficient use of organizations’ resources; (b) analysing and evaluating current systems and structures; (c) discussing current systems with staff and observing systems at all levels of organization; (d) directing clients towards more efficient organization and developing solutions to organizational problems; (e) undertaking and reviewing work studies by analysing existing and proposed methods and procedures such as administrative and clerical procedures; (f) recording and analysing organizations’ workflow charts, records, reports, manuals and job descriptions; (g) preparing and recommending proposals to revise methods and procedures, alter work flows, redefine job functions and resolve organizational problems; (h) assisting in implementing approved recommendations, issuing revised instructions and procedure manuals and drafting other documentation; (i) reviewing operating procedures and advising of departures from procedures and standards. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Business consultant - Management consultant - Organization and methods analyst Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Business analyst (IT) - 2511.