•Read the article below about the importance of writing job descriptions. •Choose the best word to fill each gap from A, B, C, or D. •For each question (19-33), mark one letter (A, B, C, or D) on your Answer Sheet. Writing Effective Job Descriptions A job description describes the major areas of an employee's job or position. A good job description begins with a careful (19) of the important facts about a job, such as the individual tasks (20) the methods used to complete the tasks, the purpose and responsibilities of the job, the (21) of the job to other jobs, and the (22) needed for the job. It's important to (23) a job description practical by keeping it dynamic, functional, and current. Don't get stuck with an inflexible job description! A poor job description will (24) you and your employees from trying anything new and (25) how to perform. their job more productively. A well- written, practical job description will (26) you avoid hearing a refusal to carry out a relevant assignment because 'It isn't in my job description. ' Realistically speaking, many jobs are (27) to change due either to personal growth, organizational development, or the evolution of new technologies. (28) job descriptions will encourage your employees to grow within their positions and learn how to make larger (29) to your company. For example: Is your office manager stuck (30) ordering office supplies for the company and keeping the storage closet well stocked or is he (31) and implementing a system of ordering office supplies that promotes cost savings and (32) within the organization? When writing a job description, keep in mind that the job description will (33) as a major basis for outlining job training or conducting future job evaluations. (19)