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

[Syed Mustafa Ali]

[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 tells you exactly what tasks and responsibilities you need to do in a job.
[AN+] A job specification lists the qualifications, skills, and qualities a person needs to have to do the job described in the job posting.

[KN] JS helps in selection process (during hiring) whereas JD helps in accountability of employees after being hired.
[AN] A Job Specification (JS) is crucial in hiring because it sets the standards and requirements for evaluating candidates.
[AN+] A Job Description (JD) is important after hiring as it clearly explains the tasks and responsibilities employees need to do in their roles in the organization.

[Abbas17]

[KN] Job description is about listing the duties & responsibilities of an employee whereas Job specification is about identifying the skillset of an employee.
[AN] with a prominent job description recruiters can better advertise the job roles, which will attract those interested whereas Job specification helps in characterizing candidate's skillsets to match the required responsibilities for the job.
[AN+] hence job description provides the best experienced and job specification provides the best qualified employee for the job.

[KN] Job specification helps in selection process (during hiring) whereas Job description 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.

[Hadia Zia]

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 full fill 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.