Write a job description.

Firth, R. H.

doi:10.1136/bmj.298.6683.1306

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“…Similarly, it is also helpful in performing job evaluation and job redesign (Cushway, 2003). Finally, it can be used in various HR processes like recruitment and selection, orientation, performance assessment, succession planning, coaching, training and compensation (Hampton, 1947;Firth, 1989;Martin, 2010;Royer, 2010).…”

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Understanding Nuances and Commonalities of Job Descriptions

Adhikari¹

2015

J Training & Devpt

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This paper has explored how job descriptions are developed in todays organizations. As job descriptions are the foundations of jobs, they have to be prepared following certain guidelines. However, organizations follow different formats and put contents in those formats differently. This paper has searched for if there is a common ground in developing job descriptions. The paper is based on secondary sources of data. It compares and contrasts information from the available sources. The paper is an attempt to consolidate the pieces of knowledge that were already there.In doing so, it has also highlighted the gaps found in writing job descriptions which become remarkable avenues for further research. It concludes with the message that organizations can benefit if they follow the common practice of writing job descriptions discussed in the paper.

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“…There are variations in content and format of job descriptions between organizations (Firth, 1989). Despite having the disparities, an attempt has been made here to search for common elements of a job description.…”

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