A task analysis consists of a description of the activities or work operations performed on a job and the conditions under which these activities are performed. It normally includes six important steps. Which of the following would NOT be considered one of those steps?
A) develop rating scales to rate the importance and difficulty of each task and the frequency with which it is performed
B) provide feedback on the results of the task analysis
C) prepare job descriptions and specifications for roles involved in the task analysis process
D) use surveys and interviews to gather data and information from a sample of job incumbents

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Steps in a task analysis typically include gathering data through surveys and interviews, developing rating scales, analyzing the data, generating a task list, providing feedback on the results, and preparing job descriptions and specifications. While preparing job descriptions and specifications is an important aspect of the task analysis process, it is not typically considered one of the steps in the analysis itself.

A Task Analysis Consists of a Description of the Activities