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?

What is to be done, how it is to be done, and why Signup and view all the answers

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

Information about the nature and type of job Signup and view all the answers

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

Guiding supervisors in assigning work to subordinates Signup and view all the answers

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

Desired profile, qualifications, and responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Helping in establishing functions and planning in human resources management Signup and view all the answers

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

To assess the rate of remuneration for a specific job Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which of the following best describes a job description?

A written statement that identifies a job title and qualifications Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates duties from responsibilities?

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

What characterizes duties according to the text?

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

What constitutes the main difference between duties and responsibilities?

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

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

The obligation to provide reasonable care and attention Signup and view all the answers

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

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