Discussion Forum ThreadRE: Job DescriptionDefinition: "Organizational Management and Leadership" defines a job description as "a general list of responsibilities and taxes of a specific position." » Satterlee, A. (2013, 2009). In Organizational Management and Leadership: A Christian Perspective (p. 206). Raleigh: Synergistics International Inc. Abstract:Marie Gan and Brian H. Kleiner are associates in the Department of Management, College of Business and Economics, Califormia State University-Fullerton. In their article “How to Write Job Descriptions Effectively,” they discuss the importance of a job description in order to effectively fill a position. The authors explain that a job description is the blueprint for the position and is essential in the hiring process. They discuss the importance of a job description in helping an employee understand the job duties and responsibilities of the job they are applying for. It gives employees career guidance and helps them develop their careers. The authors conclude that it takes careful thought and planning to write an effective job description. Writing a job description can be easy, but writing an effective job description can be difficult. They also specify that job descriptions should be updated regularly to keep up with job duties. Discussion: Job descriptions are an integral part of hiring and managing employees. These are written summaries to ensure that candidates and employees understand their roles and what is required for the position. Job descriptions help in finding the right candidate for the job. It describes the area of ​​the job or position, outlines job expectations, job training and compensation...... middle of paper ......on. A job description helps to have an efficient hiring process. This helps the interviewer and the candidate have a mutual understanding of the position. Works Cited Gan, M. and Kleiner, BH (2005). How to write job descriptions effectively. Management Research News, 28(8), 48-54. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/223523999?accountid=12085Luszcz, MA and Kleiner, BH (2000). How to hire employees effectively. Management Research News, 23(1), 19-26. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/223553341?accountid=12085A supervisor asks: "the employee and the job." (1996). The Health Care Supervisor, 15(1), 76. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/224916784?accountid=12085Satterlee, A. (2013, 2009). In Organizational Management and Leadership: A Christian Perspective (p. 206). Raleigh: Synergistics International Inc..