Problems with Job Description
Problems with Job Descriptions
Job description is a valuable tool for performing human resources management functions. Nevertheless, several problems are frequently associated with job description. It include the following problems:
- Sometimes, they are not updated as job duties or job specifications change.
- If they are poorly written, using vague rather than specific terms, they will provide little guidance to incumbents, supervisor, manager…
- They may violate the labor law by containing contents not related or violated.
- They can limit the scope of activities of incumbents, reducing organizational flexibility.
How to avoid them?
To avoid them, the employer must:
- Carefully consider the format and degree of detail to be used.
- Ensure that the descriptions are prepared with care such as be clear, accurate and sufficient for the intended purposes, using non-prejudicial language.
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Author: Davi Ngo, hrvinet.com
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