BMIS – L1 – SA – Q10.4 – HR – Recruitment

Identifies which option is not a purpose of a job description.

Question

A job description has many purposes. Which of the following list cannot be described as a purpose?

A It provides information for identifying the sort of person needed (person specification).

B It provides likely promotion paths.

C It provides the basis for a contract of employment.

D It can be used to set performance objectives.

Answer

Explanation:

A job description outlines the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a job. It serves purposes such as informing the person specification (A), forming the basis for employment contracts (C), and setting performance objectives (D). However, providing likely promotion paths (B) is not a direct purpose of a job description, as promotion paths are typically addressed through career planning or organizational policies, not the job description itself. Therefore, option B is correct.

Tags: HR Purposes, Job Description, Performance Objectives, Recruitment
Level: Level 1

Topic: HR - Recruitment

Uploader: Samuel Duah