3 Analyse the differences between job description & job specification. [6]

[Sir Afzal Shad]

Q3 Analyse the differences between job description & job specification. [6]

[KN] JD is about listing the duties & responsibilities of an employee whereas JS is about identifying the skillset of an employee.
[AN]
[AN+]

[KN] JS helps in selection process (during hiring) whereas JD helps in accountability of employees after being hired.
[AN]
[AN+]

[hafsa kashif]

[KN] JD is about listing the duties & responsibilities of an employee whereas JS is about identifying the skillset of an employee.
[AN] thus jd helps attract potential candidates by providing them with an understanding of what the job expects from them while js helps outline the eligible criteria needed for the job
[AN+] therefore jd helps to make sure that employees understand their roles and responsibilities and how the business works while js helps employees ensure that they are the right people in the right position.
[KN] JS helps in selection process (during hiring) whereas JD helps in accountability of employees after being hired.
[AN] during hiring the business will know exactly who fulfils their business needs by looking through every candidate's skillset while jd will help make sure that employee does all its tasks properly as he knew he would have to do such tasks before hiring
[AN+] thus in js will increase productivity as employee will be efficient in the tasks because his skills match the job requirement while in jd when employee is hired, he will be more driven to complete his duties as he signed up for them.

[Kumail Alvi]

[KN] JD is about listing the duties & responsibilities of an employee whereas JS is about identifying the skillset of an employee.
[AN] The job title, reporting lines, primary responsibilities, particular tasks, qualifications, and occasionally the job's physical needs are all included in the job description (JD). Information including education history, professional experience, technical and soft skill sets, certifications, and any other credentials thought essential for the position are all included in the JS.
[AN+] JD emphasizes the duties that the employee will be expected to carry out, concentrating on the actual job that needs to be done.JS focuses on the attributes and skills of the applicant that would make them a strong match for the position as stated in the JD.

[KN] JS helps in selection process (during hiring) whereas JD helps in accountability of employees after being hired.
[AN]Through the provision of a transparent framework for candidate evaluation, JS expedites the selection process. It guarantees that the selected applicant has the abilities and qualities required for the position. Clear expectations are set, job tasks are made less unclear, and performance reviews have a foundation thanks to JD. It acts as a channel of communication for job-related matters between employers and employees.
[AN+] Both JS and JD are crucial elements of efficient HRM; JS helps choose the best applicants, while JD offers support for continuous employee responsibility and performance reviews.

[Syed Raza]

[KN] JD is about listing the duties & responsibilities of an employee whereas JS is about identifying the skillset of an employee.
[AN] Job description helps potential applicants understand the nature of the job and whether they are a good fit while Job specification helps hiring managers identify and select candidates with the right skills and experience for the job.
[AN+] Job description Can help set expectations for employee performance and identify areas for training and development while job specification Can help ensure that the organization is hiring the right people for the right jobs, which can lead to improved productivity and efficiency

[KN] JS helps in selection process (during hiring) whereas JD helps in accountability of employees after being hired.
[AN] Job specification assists in identifying and selecting candidates who possess the necessary qualifications and skills for the job during the hiring process whereas Job description serves as a reference for establishing performance expectations and holding employees accountable for their work duties after they've been hired.
[AN+] Job specification ensures that the organization hires individuals who can effectively perform their job responsibilities, leading to increased productivity and improved outcomes while Job description facilitates clear communication of expectations and responsibilities, fostering a culture of accountability and enhancing employee performance.

[Mahnoor Nadeem]

[KN]: JD is about listing the duties & responsibilities of an employee whereas JS is about identifying the skillset of an employee.
[AN]: JD is a short summary of the job to ease the applicants
[AN]: JS are the skills required for an applicant to have before applying for a job

[KN]: JS helps in selection process (during hiring) whereas JD helps in accountability of employees after being hired.
[AN]: JS makes it easier to select the people with relative skills
[AN]: While JD makes it easier to give out tasks and duties after the employee has started working

[Ibrahim Aamir]

[KN] JD is about listing the duties & responsibilities of an employee whereas JS is about identifying the skillset of an employee.
[AN] Job descriptions outline duties, guiding employee roles.
[AN+] job specifications identify employee skillsets, aiding in targeted recruitment and skill alignment.

[KN] JS helps in selection process (during hiring) whereas JD helps in accountability of employees after being hired.
[AN] Job specifications aid hiring by identifying the right skills.
[AN+] Job descriptions ensure accountability by outlining duties for employees post-hiring.

[Humzah Zafar]

[KN] Recruitments use advertising agencies to communicate whereas selection is done through assessment centres.
[AN]JD gives the employee an outline of how his work will be
[AN+]JS can identify employee skillsets and the employees that match the skillsets required for the job are hired

[KN] JS helps in selection process (during hiring) whereas JD helps in accountability of employees after being hired.
[AN]The worker whos skills match the requirements of the task will be hired(those skills will be identified through JS)
[AN+]After the worker is hired he is given an outline on how his job is going to be whether that is the actual task or the working evironment

[khadija nasir]

[KN] JD is about listing the duties & responsibilities of an employee whereas JS is about identifying the skillset of an employee.
[AN] a job description is the material a person views to determine if he is qualified for the position. A job specification contains all of the abilities that the candidate must have in order to get hired
[AN+] the worker can know exactly what he is getting himself into, and the company can see how competent the individual is

[KN] JS helps in selection process (during hiring) whereas JD helps in accountability of employees after being hired.
[AN] js is used in order to choose the best applicant for the job, and a job description may be used as leverage at some point if an employee starts venting
[AN+] leads to less problems in the future for the business

[Salman Khalid]

[KN] JD is about listing the duties & responsibilities of an employee whereas JS is about identifying the skillset of an employee.
[AN]With a clear job description, recruiters can better advertise the role, attracting candidates who understand the duties and responsibilities whereas Job specifications assist in assessing candidates' skillsets to match the required competencies for the role
[AN+]this provides JD with the most experienced candidate and JS with the most qualified

[KN] JS helps in selection process (during hiring) whereas JD helps in accountability of employees after being hired.
[AN] A detailed job description sets clear expectations for what the employee is responsible for, helping in performance evaluation. Whereas Job specifications help identify the skills needed for success in the role, guiding employee development and training programs.
[AN+]this allows for effective training and development and not wastage of money providing the highest quality of employees

[Farzan Siddiqui]

[KN] Recruitments use advertising agencies to communicate whereas selection is done through assessment center.
[AN] JD helps the employee to give an outline of how he would be able to do the work.
[AN+] It can help JS to identify employee skills and the employees that have good skills gets hired.

[KN] JS helps in selection process (during hiring) whereas JD helps in accountability of employees after being hired.
[AN] Workers who have a good skillset and match the requirements of the task would be hired.
[AN+] This results in the workers who gets hired is given an outline on how this job is going to be.

[Riyyan Rizwan]

[KN] JD is about listing the duties & responsibilities of an employee whereas JS is about identifying the skillset of an employee.
[AN] job description sets the expectations for what the job entails, while the JS provides details about the skills, qualifications,and suggest whether the employee should be hired to perform these job effectively
[AN+] furthermore, they both perfome major role in recruiting and matching the right candidate to the specific roles

[KN] JS helps in selection process (during hiring) whereas JD helps in accountability of employees after being hired.
[AN] A clear job specification is crucial during the hiring process. It helps in creating job advertisements, and conducting interviews
[AN+]Once an employee is hired, the job description becomes a reference point for their roles and responsibilities. It serves as a tool for setting evaluating performance, and holding employees accountable for their work.

[khuram khan]

[KN] JD is about listing the duties & responsibilities of an employee whereas JS is about identifying the skill set of an employee.
[AN] Because of JD's clear job descriptions help in attracting suitable candidates by providing a detailed overview of the role, its responsibilities, and the organization's expectations whereas because of JS guides the recruitment process by providing clear criteria for selecting candidates, ensuring that the chosen individuals are well-suited for the role.
[AN+] Thus cause of Well-crafted job descriptions contribute to better employee understanding of their roles, fostering efficiency and alignment with organizational goals where whereas JS contributes to a more efficient hiring process, reducing the likelihood of making poor hiring decisions.

[KN] JS helps in the selection process (during hiring) whereas JD helps in the accountability of employees after being hired.
[AN] However vague or inaccurate job descriptions may lead to misunderstandings, resulting in employees not meeting expectations or dissatisfaction. whereas JS's overly strict or unrealistic job specifications may limit the candidate pool, making it challenging to find suitable candidates.
[AN+] This can lead to a decrease in employee morale, and productivity, and may contribute to higher turnover rates also This could lead to prolonged vacancies, affecting team productivity and potentially forcing the organization to compromise on hiring standards.

[Areena]

KN] JD is about listing the duties & responsibilities of an employee whereas JS is about identifying the skillset of an employee.
[An]While job specifications assist hiring managers in identifying and selecting candidates with the necessary skills and experience for the position, job descriptions help prospective applicants understand the nature of the job and whether they are a good fit.
[An+] this enables the organization hiring the right people for the right jobs, which can lead to improved productivity and efficiency
KN] JS helps in selection process (during hiring) whereas JD helps in accountability of employees after being hired.
[An] JS enables applicant to understand the nature of job and whether they can fullfill the requirements on the other hand thejob description functions as a guide for setting performance standards and ensuring that newly hired staff members fulfill their responsibilities.

[Hussain Asghar]

[KN] JD is about listing the duties & responsibilities of an employee whereas JS is about identifying the skillset of an employee.
[AN] JD helps to guides employees about their job responsibilities and expectations whereas JS helps to find the right candidate for the job
[AN+] thus these methods help to reduce there cost of training and development

[KN] JS helps in selection process (during hiring) whereas JD helps in accountability of employees after being hired.
[AN] Workers who have a good skillset and match the requirements of the task would be hired.
[AN+] This results in the workers who gets hired is given an outline on how this job is going to be.

[Talha Asim]

[KN] JD is about listing the duties & responsibilities of an employee whereas JS is about identifying the skillset of an employee[an] jd identifies the tasks to be undergone by the worker and gives them a basic idea of it yet js tells the employee exactly what is required to employee for the job [an+] this helps give workers an outline of their jobs and hence those workers are hired who are willing to handle the work

[KN] JS helps in selection process (during hiring) whereas JD helps in accountability of employees after being hired[an] js is used before the worker is hired to see if he is what the firm needs where as jd is done after the worker has been hired and it helps to identify if the worker can do all that he is required to do [an+] this helps to hire the most suitable worker and keep those who can keep up with the business