As an advisor to Kelvin, for developing formal job descriptions for the employees at the second shop I would first ensure that he has his mission statement which outlines the goals for the business. Since this is the second location I would suggest that he review his current mission statement and make any necessary changes. Furthermore, it is important that all employees feel aligned with the company’s mission. It is vital that the manager make sure the employees are doing their job which supports the mission and vision of the company. The mission statement should be included in the employee handbook and inside the store so that customers can see what the business stands for. Managing two locations would place a strain on Kelvin so to …show more content…
Also, a new job description would be needed for the manager if there isn’t already one. The job descriptions should be developed by the owner(s) and managers, not the employees themselves (MOSKWA, 2016). In developing job descriptions, the main purpose should be to provide a synopsis of the core duties and responsibilities that are involved in successfully completing a specific job. Each individual job would require a specific job analysis as a matter of fact it’s imperative to include and hazards and risk that the employee may be exposed to in the job description. Furthermore, the job description becomes very important if someone's not doing their job or not performing at the level that has been outlined by the department. Hence, the job description can become an important means of helping to improve performance. Being able to view a list of specific duties and responsibilities makes it easy for a supervisor to get across just where and how a worker isn't meeting standards, and to discuss what could be done to improve their performance. Also, if the employee performance doesn’t improve at all, the job description gives the organization guidelines in detailing the employee’s failure to perform their job duties, and, if necessary, to dismiss them for