Which of the Following Statements Identifies a Key Difference Between

question 244

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements identifies a key difference between a job description and a job specification?

• A) A job description is concerned with the short-run objectives of a job, but a job specification is concerned with the job's long-run objectives.
• B) A job description is based on a human resource inventory, while a job specification is the result of a performance appraisal.
• C) A job description is a statement about the job, while a job specification is a statement about the person who does the job.
• D) A job description is a brief summary of what a job involves, while a job specification is a detailed and technically complete statement of what a job involves.

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