A Written Description of the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other

question 59

Multiple Choice

A written description of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics an individual must have to perform a job is called a

• A) wish list.
• B) job order.
• C) job specification.
• D) application form.

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Definitions:

Turnover

Refers to people leaving their jobs, whether voluntarily or involuntarily (i.e., through firings).

Absenteeism

The habitual non-presence of an employee at their job, which can include both justified absences, such as illness, and unjustified absences.

Glass Ceiling

The glass ceiling is a metaphorical barrier that prevents minorities and women from rising to upper levels of management or leadership in a corporation, despite their qualifications or achievements.

Glass Cliff

A phenomenon where women or minority group members are more likely to be put in leadership roles during times of crisis or risk, potentially setting them up for failure.