Job Discerption

Description

Hi everyone,

There is always confusion with this assignment and I have had questions in this class. Here is a short synopsis and an attachment to help

Within HR in combination with managers and other leadership, the combined efforts evaluate the business needs of the organization. Here is where we then target positions needed based on the needs assessment. Once we identify the position(s) needed by department, we in HR (combined with input from managers) design position descriptions (PD) for each needed job. These PDs are used to 1) advertise the job(s) (recruitment), staff the position(s) and are used to develop the performance standards (appraisals) for the Performance Management Cycle (PMC).

The first part of the assignment stated you are conducting a needs assessment and developing two job descriptions for your current organization or a preapproved organization that you have access to interact with, in order to complete this assignment. Once you review your organization and potential or actual needs, you will develop two job descriptions (PD).

Needs Assessment

Observe and assess the state of your current organization, or another pre-selected organization. A needs assessment is necessary to identify areas for potential growth, both at the employee and organizational level. If you are not in a position to look holistically at your organization, you can focus on a department or team within the organization. Use the "Needs Assessment Matrix" resource to complete your needs assessment. (This is in conjunction with and/or part of the first part above).

The next part of the assignment (the actual development of PDs) is:

Job Descriptions

Once your needs assessment is complete, you are required to select an existing position in your organization and develop a one-page detailed job description for that position that is informed by the findings of the needs assessment.

To summarize, analyze the needs of your organization or one you are familiar with. Then develop two PDs.

Please see the attachment of how to write a PD (elements common and needed).