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Which of the following functions does a job description NOT serve?
Suggested Answer: C
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30 comments · newest first
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Solange
10 months ago
Not sure about that, seems like they do more than just one thing.
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Kathrine
11 months ago
Performance appraisals? That's a stretch!
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Tracie
11 months ago
Wait, can a job description really be a tool for diversity plans?
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Albina
11 months ago
Totally agree, they help define roles!
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Gwenn
11 months ago
Job descriptions are mainly for selection criteria.
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Julianna
12 months ago
I vaguely remember a practice question about job descriptions, and I think they serve all those functions, except maybe for diversity plans.
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Macy
12 months ago
I feel like option B might be the right answer since job descriptions focus more on roles than diversity initiatives, but I could be wrong.
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Daniel
12 months ago
I remember we discussed how job descriptions help with selection criteria, but I can't recall if they really aid in HR planning.
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Refugia
1 year ago
I think job descriptions are definitely used for performance appraisals, but I'm not sure about their role in diversity plans.
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Alline
1 year ago
I've got a good feeling about this one. The job description is a versatile tool, but I don't think it's commonly used for HR planning. That's probably the answer I'll go with.
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Clare
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. A job description is used for performance appraisals, diversity planning, and selection criteria, but what else could it be used for? I'll have to weigh the options carefully.
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Rose
1 year ago
This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the key is to focus on the functions of a job description that are not mentioned in the options.
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Jamal
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options cover a lot of the common uses of job descriptions, so I'll need to think carefully about what might be missing.
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Elouise
1 year ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. I think the correct answer is to identify the assets that need to be protected. That's the foundation for the whole risk assessment process.
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Mona
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll need to review my notes on function point analysis to figure out the right approach.
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Glory
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure this has to do with how the Alcatel-Lucent 7750 SR handles VPLS and tagged frames at the ingress. I think the key is understanding what happens to the VLAN tag and FCS by default.
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Chu
1 year ago
D is the correct answer. Job descriptions are not primarily used for HR planning, which is more about forecasting and budgeting.
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Luisa
1 year ago
C) Tool for selection criteria
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Marguerita
1 year ago
B) Tool for diversity plan
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Tiera
1 year ago
A) Tool during performance appraisals
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Buck
1 year ago
Haha, I bet the HR team wishes job descriptions could be used for performance appraisals. Wouldn't that make their lives easier?
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Paris
1 year ago
D) Tool for HR planning
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Gary
1 year ago
C) Tool for selection criteria
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Jose
1 year ago
B) Tool for diversity plan
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Katie
1 year ago
A) Tool during performance appraisals
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Jesus
1 year ago
I think the answer has to be B. A job description is about the specific role, not about diversity in the organization as a whole.
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Kyoko
1 year ago
Hmm, a job description is definitely not a tool for diversity planning. That's more of a separate initiative, right?
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Rosalia
2 years ago
I think a job description is mainly used as a tool for selection criteria.
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Chauncey
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe a job description can also be used for diversity planning.
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Jamal
2 years ago
I think a job description does not serve as a tool for diversity plan.