Question

Discuss the relevance of Job Description.

With reference to job planning, explain relevance of job description.

Answer 1

1. Locating faulty work procedures and duplication of papers.
2. Determining jobs for occupational therapy.
3. Job grading and classification.
4. Framing questions to be asked in the selection interview.
5. Establishing a common understanding of a job between management and workers.
6. Placement of new employees on a job.
7. Developing performance standards.
8. Promotions and transfers.
9. Organisational change and development.
10. Orientation of new employees towards basic duties and responsibilities.
11. Employee counselling and vocational guidance.
12. Defining and outlining career paths.
13. Health and fatigue studies.
14. Redressal of grievances relating to duties and responsibilities.
15. Work measurement and work improvement.
16. Investigating accidents.
17. Defining the limits of authority.