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Job description is a statement about the purpose, scope, duties and

responsibilities of a job. It includes information relating to the title of the job,

the main functions, responsibilities and limits of authority associated with the

job clarifying title, what is to be done, where it is to be done, how it is to be

done, performance standards, duties and responsibilities attached to it.

b) Job specification

Job specification lays down the personal attributes and abilities required to

perform the job. It is a standard or criteria for personnel to be employed.

c) Job evaluation

Job evaluation compares jobs and places them in common compensation

groups. Job evaluation is helpful in salary administration.

4. Job design

Job analysis may lead to job design which is restructuring of the job in order to

adjust to the change in technology, environment, personnel, etc. There are

various methods for redesigning jobs such as, job enrichment, job

enlargement, sharing and other related methods.