Job Description Writing
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What is a Job Description (JD) according to the text?

  • A detailed account of an employee's personal life
  • A strategic plan for an organization's expansion
  • A summary of an employee's future career prospects
  • A formal account of an employee's responsibilities (correct)
  • What does a Job Description typically include?

  • Duties and responsibilities of the job (correct)
  • Personal opinions about the employee's character
  • Detailed financial information of the employee
  • Information about the employee's family background
  • What is the significance of a Job Description and Job Specification (JS)?

  • To provide a clear understanding of job expectations (correct)
  • To highlight the personal interests of employees
  • To confuse employees about their roles
  • To reveal company secrets to the employees
  • What does a Job Description tell about a specific job?

    <p>What is to be done, how it is to be done, and why</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In brief, what type of information does a Job Description provide?

    <p>Information about the nature and type of job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the significances of a Job Description (JD) according to the text?

    <p>Guiding supervisors in assigning work to subordinates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the contents of a Job Description (JD) as per the text?

    <p>Desired profile, qualifications, and responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a Job Description (JD) help in recruitment according to the text?

    <p>By giving recruiting staff a clear view of the caliber of candidates required for a specific job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a Job Description (JD) play in human resources management planning based on the text?

    <p>Helping in establishing functions and planning in human resources management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a Job Description (JD) helpful in performance appraisal according to the text?

    <p>To assess the rate of remuneration for a specific job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a Job Description (JD) assist in attracting the right candidates as mentioned in the text?

    <p>By detailing job-related data to advertise specific job requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a job description?

    <p>A written statement that identifies a job title and qualifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates duties from responsibilities?

    <p>Duties are morally or legally obligated actions, while responsibilities are the burdens that must be shouldered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes duties according to the text?

    <p>Duties are actions that need to be completed within specific time frames</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes the main difference between duties and responsibilities?

    <p>Duties are naturally expected, while responsibilities are demanded due to close connections with others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of job descriptions, what is the duty of care most associated with?

    <p>The obligation to provide reasonable care and attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can responsibilities be distinguished from duties according to the text?

    <p>Responsibilities are demands brought upon by close connections with others, while duties are actions completed out of affection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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