Definition of job description

The term "job description" emerged in the early 20th century, coinciding with the rise of modern management practices and the need for standardized job definitions. "Job" itself comes from Old English, signifying "work" or "task," while "description" has Latin roots, meaning "to write down" or "depict." The combination of these terms accurately reflected the growing practice of formally documenting the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for a specific position.