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Why is a job description important within the organization? Are there non-human resource related aspects or areas of an organization that job descriptions affect? If so, what are these and why would a job description affect these areas of business?

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Cherrington (1995) defines job description as a written description of the duties, responsibilities, working conditions, and reporting relationships contained in a job.

Job description is important in an organization as indicated below:
1. It would provide information to the employees on the different tasks that they must perform in relation to their jobs.
2. Employees will also be guided on their respective accountabilities and the ...

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