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Job Descriptions: Where
And How To Begin 

Written and Compiled By: Gene Levine Associates - Management Advisors - Since 1965

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SYNOPSIS

It cannot be overemphasized that although a job description is an extremely useful management tool that can save substantial amounts of money, like any tool, it must be properly used. If properly drawn up, consistently updated and correctly used, job descriptions will save time, money, duplication of efforts and emotional wear and tear on the organization.

All companies who want to write Job Descriptions do so because they are toted as cure alls to personnel, communication and other business problems. After all, what better ways to ensure employees do their jobs well? Sorry, it�s just not that easy!

If the descriptions you�re planning is poorly conceived and written you will most assuredly have many more problems than you presently have. Some of those problems might be with the Federal Government who got contacted by a disgruntled employee who didn�t like what you wrote. So, if you don�t plan to take the time to do it right, then don�t do it at all.

This eBook will provide you with all the ideas, wisdom and suggestions you'll need to get started on writing well-organized, clearly written, legal, effective and useable Job Descriptions.

Table of Contents

DEFINITIONS OF TERMS

A.     DEFINITIONS OF TERMS FOR JOB DESCRIPTIONS; MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION, LINE AND STAFF

TOP MANAGEMENT

MIDDLE MANAGEMENT

FIRST LINE SUPERVISOR

LINE: 2

STAFF: 2

        FIGURE  - EXAMPLE OF TRADITIONAL LINE AND STAFF CHART

B.     DEFINITION OF AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

C.     DEFINITIONS OF DEGREE OF AUTHORITY

CLASS P: Plan And Prepare

CLASS A: Assist And Advise

CLASS D: Delegate

CLASS 1: Act

CLASS 2: Act and Report

CLASS 3: Recommend

D.     DEFINING SKILLS

E.     DEFINING ABILITIES

F.     DEFINING VALUES

G.     EVALUATING VALUES

WHAT ARE YOUR VALUES? � QUESTIONNAIRE #1
WHAT ARE YOUR VALUES? � QUESTIONNAIRE #2
WHAT ARE YOUR VALUES? � QUESTIONNAIRE #3

H.     FORMAT FOR WRITING JOB DESCRIPTIONS

I.      AREAS OF A JOB DESCRIPTION

J.      EXAMPLE OF ASSIGNMENT OF PRESENT LEVELS OF DEGREES OF AUTHORITY

K.     EXAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION

PARTIAL PREVIEW

"Job descriptions such as the ones you'll create using the methodology in this eBook are extremely useful tools for companies. They have many benefits and can streamline an organization and make each job easier. Properly written and administered job description accomplishes each of the following 14 things:

1.       Helps employees understand their jobs by showing in writing precisely what aspects of each job are receiving the proper emphasis and what aspects are being neglected.

2.       Clarifies relationships among employees by showing who is responsible for what and who is accountable to whom and delineates staff versus line functions.

3.       Establishes exact channels of communications so that employees know to whom to go for information.

4.       Helps management understand what goes on in other organizations in order to make objective comparisons to their own organization.

5.       Makes hiring far easier by illustrating precise job specifications and qualifications needed to fill vacant positions.

6.       Introduces new employees to their jobs and gives an understanding of what is expected of them in terms of duties, intra-organizational relationships and reporting procedures.

7-14   Etc . . ."

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