Homework: Job Description
A job description is a useful tool that describes all the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of a position. The primary function of this homework is to increase understanding of the critical elements in a job description and its alignment to the HRM process and to talent acquisition. Prior to beginning work on this homework, read the article Job Worth Doing: Update Descriptions , the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook, the guide Best Practices and Emerging Trends in Recruitment and Selection, and the web page Employers from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
In your paper,
o Discuss how a job description is a function of management.
o Consider the following areas of a job description below and explain how these components contribute to an effective performance management system:
- Tasks
- Tools and technology
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)
- Education requirements
o Explain the legal components in a job description as it relates to the EEOC.
o Describe at least two assessment methods that can be used when recruiting qualified candidates and how those two methods are appropriate for meeting organizational objectives.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.