Writing a Job Description
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What is the main purpose of the job title in a job description?

  • To describe the work activities involved in the job
  • To describe the nature of the job and aid in employee selection and recruitment (correct)
  • To list the tools and equipment used in the job
  • To evaluate the job performance of the employee

What is the primary purpose of the information in the 'Tools and Equipment Used' section?

  • To evaluate the job performance of the employee
  • To aid in employee selection and training (correct)
  • To describe the work activities involved in the job
  • To describe the job context and environment

What is the recommended length of the brief summary in a job description?

  • One page
  • One chapter
  • One paragraph (correct)
  • One sentence

What is included in the job context section of a job description?

<p>Stress level, work schedule, physical demands, and other relevant information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the work performance section in a job description?

<p>To evaluate the job performance and set work standards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information should not be included in the job description?

<p>The actual salary of the job (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be determined using Training Development?

<p>The knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a position (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for the training and development of an employee?

<p>The knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the position (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of identifying the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a position?

<p>To determine the training and development needs of an employee (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of identifying the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a position?

<p>Employee training and development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Training Development primarily used for?

<p>Determining training and development needs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Knowledge' refer to in the context of a job?

<p>Information that an individual possesses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between 'Skills' and 'Abilities'?

<p>Skills are learned, while Abilities are innate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Others' category include?

<p>Personal factors, such as personality and motivation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'Ability' in the context of a job?

<p>A natural talent or aptitude (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do 'Knowledge', 'Skills', and 'Abilities' differ?

<p>Knowledge is information, Skills are learned capabilities, and Abilities are natural talents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a policy adopted by many organizations?

<p>To promote the employee who performs the best in the job (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of promoting the best-performing employee?

<p>Improved employee performance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of promoting the best employee?

<p>To improve overall job performance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do organizations promote the best-performing employee?

<p>To increase employee motivation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of promoting the employee who performs the best?

<p>Better overall job performance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary outcome of job analysis for a human resource professional?

<p>Job classification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key output of job analysis for human resource professionals?

<p>Job classification systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do human resource professionals use job analysis for?

<p>To classify jobs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary application of job analysis in human resource management?

<p>Job classification and description (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main use of job analysis in human resource management?

<p>To classify jobs and develop job descriptions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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