Human Resource Planning (Scenario)
Steven is hired to manage the human resources department of a local manufacturing company. Unfortunately, the company has a reputation among workers of being the firm "where you work until you find your next job." Employee turnover is high and morale is low. Steven is determined to change the situation by turning the organization's human resources into a competitive advantage and a source of pride for the firm.
-As part of restructuring the organization's human resources,Steven decides that a new job ________ must be written for each position that states the minimum job qualifications that a person must possess to successfully perform the job.

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Job specification defines the minimum qualifications, skills, and experience required for a particular job. It outlines the knowledge, abilities, and personality traits that a successful candidate should possess to perform the job effectively. Therefore, Steven needs to write job specifications for each position to ensure the right people are recruited, and there is a match between the job requirements and the capabilities of the employees.