Read the following statements regarding Job Description 1 A job description JD is a written sta...........

Management ( Phase -I & II) Human Resource Development

Read the following statements regarding Job Description-

1. A job description (JD) is a written statement of what the job holder does, how it is done, under what conditions it is done and why it is done.

2. It is descriptive in nature and defines the purpose and scope of a job.

3. It summarizes the human characteristics needed for satisfactory job completion.

Choose the correct statement given below-

1 only

2 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, & 3

Explanation-

A job description (JD) is a written statement of what the job holder does, how it is done, under what conditions it is done and why it is done.
It describes what the job is all about, throwing light on job content, environment and conditions of employment.
It is descriptive in nature and defines the purpose and scope of a job.
The main purpose of writing a job description is to differentiate the job from other jobs and state its outer limits

Option 3 – is about Job Specification

Job specification summarizes the human characteristics needed for satisfactory job completion.
It tries to describe the key qualifications someone needs to perform the job successfully.
It spells out the important attributes of a person in terms of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities (SKAs) to perform a particular job.

Hence option 1 & 2 is correct