There are a few challenges associated with developing and maintaining job descriptions. one challenge is that often times job descriptions fail to cover general responsibilities that apply to many different workers. What this means is that an employee may end up doing tasks that they were not aware were part of the position when they initially applied and were hired. With that being said, it is important that when first developing a job description that it includes specifics about the position, but even more importantly it is crucial to update the job descriptions when tasks or duties change. That could mean when something is either added or taken away. My ideas for overcoming this specific challenge depend on whether the job description is first being developed or if it is being updated/maintained. If the job description is being developed then my idea to overcome this challenge is to really spend time thinking about the job summary, or in other words why the job exists. Putting a focus on this will help ensure that all specifications are expressed so that a potential employee will know exactly what to expect in regard to things such as demands and conditions. If the job description is being updated/maintained then my idea to overcome this challenge would be to assess the efficiency and motivation of the employee currently working in the position. Assessing these things can help determine what tasks and duties are essential to the position and what ones can be removed.