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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Definitions:

Communication

The process by which information is exchanged or conveyed between entities, which may involve speaking, writing, signals, or behaviours, to achieve mutual understanding.

Work Engagement

is the level of commitment, passion, and energy that an employee exhibits toward their job and responsibilities.

Vigour

A physical or mental strength, energy, or force, often seen as a component of workplace engagement that involves resilience and consistent effort.

Absorption

The process by which one substance becomes fully integrated into another, or the degree to which something is absorbed or assimilated.