Discuss the below:
1. Henderson's (2006) textbook describes controversies around the use of job descriptions in the modern workplace, calling their use "a relic of the old industrial engineering world" and "a barrier to improved worker performance and organizational productivity" (p. 141). One of the main questions Henderson raises is whether job descriptions should be written specifically for one or a small group of job holders in the same job title, or if job descriptions should be written in broad, general terms that cover a larger number of employees across many job titles and work groups.
Which do you think is the "best" way to write job descriptions? Why? Be specific in your response to make a case for why the way you choose is better.
2. You have been asked to recruit for a computer support specialist who assists with LAN/WAN networks in an organization you represent as an HR professional. Filling this position will address an important strategic need for the organization, which is short of people in this area and cannot operate effectively without filling this position quickly. Using the O*Net job boards and other web-based resources, locate the details needed to outline a recruitment strategy for trying to find well-qualified professionals in this field (do not forget protected/minority members in this field as well).
Your response should not consist solely of opinion statements, but be supported by factual information. As references, you may use your textbook or other articles and resources. Remember to use APA format for in-text reference citations.
3. Now that you're a little bit familiar with the O*net from Module 1, I want you to use it to get some information to help you to answer the following discussion question. You know that CEOs make a lot of money, and that they are an important component of organizational leadership. However, the recent economic downturn saw some organizations take government bailouts at taxpayer expense, lay off employees, and still give large bonuses to shareholders and/or CEOs. The question is: are they worth it? Look at the O*net profile for chief executives (Use those words in an occupation keyword search) to inform your answers to the following questions:
(1) Are CEOs paid too much, or are they worth the high compensation packages they receive?
(2) Is it ethical or fair that a CEO receives a bonus when employees are being laid off or having their benefits reduced?
(3) Does high compensation for CEOs actually increase company performance? Remember, in your answers it must be obvious that you have gone to the O*Net (so, include some information from there in your answers).