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Worldatwork GR1 Exam - Topic 1 Question 73 Discussion

Carla's job at the XYZ Company evolved over the many years she worked there. As she gained additional knowledge and skills, her responsibilities expanded into many diverse areas. When the time came to update her job description, her supervisor asked Carla to document all of the duties she performed in her area as well as those she had taken on over the years due to her versatility. Based on the above, which of the following statements is most accurate?
C) Although it is useful to have input from the job incumbent, care should be taken to avoid basing the job description on the specific individual who is filling the job.
A) The supervisor should not have asked Carla to contribute to the job description. Job descriptions should be developed only by human resources and management.
B) The job description will be far more relevant than before because of the addition of duties that Carla has taken on over the years.

Worldatwork GR1 Exam - Topic 1 Question 73 Discussion

Actual exam question for Worldatwork's GR1 exam
Question #: 73
Topic #: 1
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Carla's job at the XYZ Company evolved over the many years she worked there. As she gained additional knowledge and skills, her responsibilities expanded into many diverse areas. When the time came to update her job description, her supervisor asked Carla to document all of the duties she performed in her area as well as those she had taken on over the years due to her versatility. Based on the above, which of the following statements is most accurate?

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Lezlie
8 months ago
B sounds right, but I wonder if it really reflects all her duties.
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Charlesetta
8 months ago
A is totally off; input from employees is crucial!
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Taryn
8 months ago
Wait, isn't it weird for Carla to write her own job description?
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Sabine
9 months ago
I disagree, C is more accurate.
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Lashonda
9 months ago
I think B makes the most sense!
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Rory
9 months ago
I feel like option B is definitely a strong choice, but I also see the point in option C about not tying the description too closely to one person. It's tricky!
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Justine
9 months ago
I'm a bit confused about option A. I thought job descriptions could benefit from employee input, but maybe there's a reason HR usually handles them?
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Joana
9 months ago
I remember a practice question that discussed the importance of having input from employees, which makes me lean towards option C. It seems like a balanced approach.
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Elin
10 months ago
I think option B makes sense because updating the job description with Carla's duties could reflect her actual role better. But I'm not entirely sure if it's the most accurate.
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Rodrigo
10 months ago
This is a tricky one. I can see some valid points in a couple of the answer choices, but I'll need to really analyze them to determine which is the most accurate.
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Mozell
10 months ago
Okay, I've got a strategy here. I'll read through the options and consider which one best aligns with the information provided about Carla's situation and the supervisor's request.
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Frank
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question mentions Carla's job evolving over time, so I'll need to think carefully about how that impacts the job description.
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Micah
10 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about job descriptions. I'll focus on understanding the key details and then selecting the most accurate statement.
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Antione
10 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this question. The key is recognizing that while employee input can be valuable, the job description should not be overly personalized to the individual currently in the role.
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Cherry
10 months ago
I'm not entirely sure about the metro area network, but I think it has something to do with the network infrastructure within a city or metropolitan area.
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Juliann
10 months ago
Okay, I think I know the answer to this one. The date is in the time zone of DBTIMEZONE, and the value varies depending on the setting of SESSIONTIMEZONE.
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Asuncion
1 year ago
I'm going with C. Gotta keep that job description future-proof, not just a Carla-shaped mold.
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Louisa
1 year ago
Having a job description based solely on one person can limit the potential for growth and change within the role.
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Marsha
1 year ago
It's important to have input from the job incumbent, but the job description should be more general to allow for flexibility.
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Maira
1 year ago
I agree with you, C seems like the most logical choice to ensure the job description is not tied to one specific person.
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Lashon
1 year ago
Haha, option A sounds like something a lazy HR rep would say. 'Just leave it to us, we know best!' Riiiight.
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Justa
1 year ago
It's a balance though, we don't want the job description to be too specific to just one person.
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Filiberto
1 year ago
I think option B makes the most sense. Carla's experience should be reflected in the job description.
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Rima
1 year ago
Yeah, it's important for Carla to provide input on her own job description.
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Janine
1 year ago
I agree, option A seems like a cop-out.
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Lorrie
1 year ago
I'd have to disagree with A. Carla's input is valuable, and it would be a shame to ignore her real-world experience.
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Winifred
1 year ago
But we should also be careful not to make the job description too specific to Carla. It should still be relevant for any future employees in that role.
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Cathrine
1 year ago
I agree with Lashaunda. Carla's input will make the job description more accurate and reflective of the actual duties performed.
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Thersa
1 year ago
B seems like the best choice. Carla's expanded responsibilities should be reflected in the updated job description to make it more accurate and comprehensive.
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Annita
1 year ago
Having Carla contribute to the job description will definitely make it more relevant and comprehensive. It's a good idea to include her input.
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Kristofer
1 year ago
I agree, B does seem like the best choice. It's important for the job description to accurately reflect Carla's expanded responsibilities.
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Lashaunda
1 year ago
I think the supervisor did the right thing by asking Carla to contribute to the job description.
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Nina
1 year ago
I'd go with option C. Carla's input is helpful, but the job description should focus on the role, not just the individual currently filling it.
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Mariann
1 year ago
But we should also be careful not to make the job description too specific to Carla. Option C makes a good point.
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Georgene
1 year ago
I agree with Aide. Carla's experience and knowledge should be reflected in the job description.
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Aide
1 year ago
I think option B is the most accurate. Carla's input will make the job description more relevant.
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