The uses of job description in Human Resource Management (HRM)

Job description is an important tool to any organization or firm. It aims at clarifying the information related to a job. These information are used in various HR activities as explained below.

Uses of Job description

Recruitment and selection

Job description is used in recruitment and selection process. The information provided in a job description are very important in hiring right employees to a job. 

These information can help to:

• Clarify qualifications and requirements of a job to the candidates or applicants.
• Attract qualified candidates to apply for a job.
• Discourage unqualified candidates from applying a job.
• Provide useful information for interview preparation.
• Provide information that helps employers, recruiters or HR managers to select a best candidate who can fit the position.

Performance appraisal, training and development

A job description can also be used as a tool for determining the performance level of the employees in an organization. The outlined responsibilities and expectations helps HR managers, employers or trainers to determine the employees performance easily and evaluate any training needs.

Improvement of employees accountability

Another use of job description is to improve the employees accountability. Employees must have to work to meet the expectations outlined in a job description. Thus, in this case the employees accountability will be improved.

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