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Job descriptions made easy.

Larry Miller

    The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM
    |August 12, 2014
    PubMed
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    Writing effective job descriptions is challenging. This article explains how defining job duties using What, How, and Measurable Results clarifies core responsibilities for better hiring.

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    Area of Science:

    • Management Science
    • Human Resources
    • Organizational Psychology

    Background:

    • Job descriptions are crucial for effective management and hiring.
    • Many managers find the process of writing job descriptions difficult and time-consuming.
    • Clearly defined job duties are essential for setting employee expectations and performance standards.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a framework for creating effective job descriptions.
    • To simplify the process of defining employee job duties for managers.
    • To highlight the importance of clearly articulating 'What', 'How', and 'Measurable Results' in job descriptions.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of job description components.
    • Focus on the 'What, How, and Measurable Results' framework.

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  • Application of the framework to define core job responsibilities.

    • Main Results:

    • Articulating 'What' (tasks), 'How' (methods/skills), and 'Measurable Results' (outcomes) provides a comprehensive definition of job duties.
    • This structured approach simplifies the creation of job descriptions.
    • Clearly defined responsibilities form the foundation of an effective job description.

    Conclusions:

    • The 'What, How, and Measurable Results' model offers a practical and effective method for managers to write job descriptions.
    • Implementing this framework leads to clearer communication of job expectations and improved hiring outcomes.
    • Effective job descriptions are essential for successful talent management and organizational efficiency.