Which document shows clearly the tasks, duties and responsibilities expected of a worker for a particular job?

• A. Job specification
• B. Job description
• C. Person specification
• D. Performance plan

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is about what the job actually involves in terms of day-to-day duties. The document that clearly lists the tasks, duties and responsibilities of a role is the job description. It lays out what the job holder is expected to do, the scope of the role, typical tasks, and often information like reporting lines and working conditions. This makes it a concrete reference for both hiring and performance management because it defines the role itself, not just who might fill it or how performance will be measured.

To contrast briefly: a job specification focuses on what the person needs in order to do the job—qualifications, skills, experience, and personal attributes. A person specification is closely related to selecting a candidate. A performance plan centers on targets and standards used to assess performance over time. So while those documents are important, they describe qualifications or evaluation criteria rather than the actual tasks and responsibilities the job entails, which is what a job description provides.