Job Requirement

A Job Requirement is a requirement for a worker to perform a job.

• AKA: Job Qualification.
• Context:
  • It can range from being a Minimum Job Requirement to being a Desirable Job Requirement.
  • It can (typically) be communicated in a Job Description.
  • It can be described by a Job Requirement Trend.
  • It can range from being a Lower-Wage Job Requirement to being a Mid-Wage Job Requirement to being a Higher-Wage Job Requirement.
• Example(s):
  • a Job Skill Level Requirement.
  • a Job Educational Attainment Requirement.
  • Heavy Lifting Skill.
  • Fine Finger Control.
  • Literacy.
  • Numeracy.
  • …
• Counter-Example(s):
  • a Job Purpose.
  • a Job Duty.
• See: Job Responsibility.

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References

2005

• (Handel, 2005) ⇒ Michael Jeremy Handel. (2005). “Worker Skills and Job Requirements: is there a mismatch?". Economic Policy Institute. doi:10.1108/hrmid.2007.04415cae.001

1984

• (Szilagyi & Schweiger, 1984) ⇒ Andrew D. Szilagyi, and David M. Schweiger. (1984). “Matching Managers to Strategies: A review and suggested framework." Academy of Management Review, 9(4).
  • QUOTE: … For example, an overall cost leadership strategy suggests that job requirements such as establishing tight cost control, frequent reports, strict rule enforcement, and establishing incentives based on quantitative measures are critical for effective performance. …

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