paraphrase A job description should be narrowly tailored and describe each task that will be performed by the person who fills the position. This will assist employers in finding the candidate who is the best match for the position. In addition, allocating the resources needed to craft an accurate job description will help to ensure that the job description serves as an effective tool for long-term planning, because it can be used to assist supervisors in determining the appropriate level of discipline if a candidate who is hired does not satisfactorily perform the job tasks. See Chapter 14, Performance Management