Question

Nolan is applying for a promotion within his company. The formal statement about the job says that he must have a four-year college business degree, have five years of experience with the sales force, have the ability to work under pressure, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. These statements, or ________, were made to ensure Nolan was the right person to fulfill the job's requirements.
A) job descriptionsB) job analysesC) job sharesD) job specificationsE) job forecasts

Answer 1

Answer:

Job specifications

Explanation:

Two sets of statements usually accompany a new job offering when it is published - job descriptions and job specifications.

Job specifications detail the minimum academic qualifications and job-related experiences (among other information) required of an applicant for the job. Job specifications relates more to the ideal person for a job rather than the job itself. As such, job specifications include information relating to the education of an applicant, the minimum length of experience, specifications regarding previous roles and responsibilities, professional qualifications, skills, etc.

On the other hand, job descriptions describe the roles and responsibilities required of a person in role being advertised. It will include day-to-day activities to be carried our in the role, expectations in the role, and sometimes, key performance metrics.