January 2015
Beginner
480 pages
32h 52m
English
Explain how you would write a job description.
The most important product of job analysis is the job description. A job description is a written statement of what the worker actually does, how he or she does it, and what the job’s working conditions are. This information is in turn used to write a job specification; this lists the knowledge, abilities, and skills required to perform the job satisfactorily. 18
There is no standard format for writing a job description. However, most descriptions contain sections that cover:
Job identification
Job summary
Responsibilities and duties
Authority of incumbent
Standards of performance
Working conditions
Job specification
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