Competency Mapping
~c Top competencies are the vital few competencies (generally four to seven on an
average) that are most important to an individual in his/her ongoing career
management process.
~c Core competencies represent the enduring strength of a company that cannot be easily
copied. It is a bundle of skills and technologies that enables a company to provide a
particular benefit to the customers.
1.c £ oup discussions: A team is formed with the candidates and they are given one or
more agendas on which to make recommendations. The discussion allows the
members to share and exchange ideas and information based on their knowledge and
experience. The discussion enables the management to draw on the ideas and
expertise of the members and make decisions.
2.c In t ay: Assessors undertake this kind of exercise individually . This technique is
generally used when a person is required to replace somebody else. The requirement
of positioning may be for replacing the predecessor, assuming new assignments at
short notice. The new candidate has to deal with pending papers and correspondence
received by the candidate by post or through courier or electronic media like e-mail.
3.c Inte iew, simulation/ ole plays: In these exercises a resource person executes a
vital role. Each member individually meets the resource person. The discussion with
the resource person is held on some specific aspect or issue of dispute. Finally the
candidates have to take part in a meeting. They are provided a short and general brief
about the meeting and are allowed to prepare for the meeting within a short time of
15-30 minutes.
4.c Case studies/analysis exe cises: The main task of managers is decision making. The
success of an organization depends on the strategy, structure, system and the style of
the managers. Cases are prepared reflecting the status of an organization, covering
some functional areas. Candidates generally do the case analysis independently. They
are asked to submit a brief report or to communicate the findings or decisions by way
of a presentation.
mc uestionnaire: Job analysis is a process to establish and document the job relatedness
of employment procedures such as training, selection, compensation, and
performance appraisal. A questionnaire is a research instrument comprising a series
of questions used for the purpose of gathering information from the respondents.
uestionnaire includes:
1.c Common metric questionnaire
2. Functional Job Analysis
3. Multipurpose occupational system analysis inventory
4. Occupational analysis inventory
5. Positional Analysis inventory
6. Work Profiling System(WPS)