Discussion BoardRE: Job DescriptionDefinition: "Organizational Management and Leadership" defines a job description as "a general list of responsibilities and burdens of a specific position." Satterlee, A. (2013, 2009) . In Organizational Management and Leadership: A Christian Perspective (p. 206). Raleigh: Synergistics International Inc.Summary:Marie Gan and Brian H. Kleiner are associates in the Department of Management, College of Business and Economics, at California State University-Fullerton. In their article “How to Write Job Descriptions Effectively” they discuss the importance of a job description in filling a job position effectively. 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 duties of the position and the responsibilities of the job for which he or she is applying. It provides employees with career guidance and helps them develop their careers. The authors conclude that careful thought and planning are required to write an effective job description. Writing a job description can be easy, but writing an effective one can be difficult. They also state that job descriptions should be updated regularly to keep up with the duties of the position. Discussion: Job descriptions are an essential part of hiring and managing employees. They are written summaries to ensure that candidates and employees understand their roles and what is required for the position. Job descriptions help in acquiring the right candidate for the job. Describes the area of ​​the job or position, outlines job expectations, job training, and compensation… middle of paper… a. A job description helps you have an effective hiring process. It helps the interviewer and candidate have a mutual understanding of the position. Works Cited Gan, M., & Kleiner, B. H. (2005). How to write job descriptions effectively. Management Research News, 28(8), 48-54. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/223523999?accountid=12085Luszcz, M. A., & Kleiner, B. H. (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.