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Topic
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Introduction to Competency
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Class Exercise
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Accenture Report
Intangible assets:
- Skilled workforce
- Patents
- Know-how
To Sum up
Organization Growth
Driven by people
What is Competency
An underlying characteristic of a person which
enables him to deliver superior performance in a
given job, role or situation
The attribute bundle including the intellectual,
motivational, social & emotional capability
aspects
A combination of IQ & EQ
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Characteristics of Competencies
Observable & not inferred
Underlying characteristic deep &
enduring part of personality
Not restricted to a single job; the person is
able to carry them along
Results Vs Behavior
At the heart of any successful activity lies
a competency
Managers usually focus on results (output)
rather than behavior (process)
Managing results may not be as effective
as it seems
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Knowledge
Processed information inside a person
Predicts what an individual can do, rather
than what he wants to do
Eg. Computer / Linguistic / trans cultural
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2.
-
Skills
Ability to perform certain physical or
mental tasks, accurately, consistently &
meaningfully
Eg. decision making, rational / logical
thinking, analysis & synthesis,
organizing, leadership skills,
communication, creativity &
innovativeness
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B. Emotional
Traits:
Competencies:
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C. Social Competencies
1. Self insight
Self perception & self image
Eg. self confidence or inferiority complex
2.
Values
Patterns of behavior held in high regard
Differ across cultures / over time
Eg. Interpersonal skills - modesty, aggression,
deference
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3. Beliefs
How accepting are you of a proposition or a
statement
Eg. How traditional are you ?
4. Attitudes
Internal feelings which cause us to behave the
way we do
Contribute to positive & negative behavior
Eg. Sense of responsibility, integrity, team spirit
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D. Motivational Competencies
Determined by things a person
consistently thinks about or wants motives
Motives drive, direct or select behavior
towards certain actions or goals & away
from others
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B)
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Classification of Competencies - 1
Competencies
Central
Self - Concept
At the core
personality level,
large in number
Motives & Traits
Surface
Visible in job
performance & behavior
Knowledge, Skills
Can be developed
through proper T & D
Classification of Competencies - 2
Competencies
Threshold
Differentiating
Minimum level of
characteristics required for
effective performance
Characteristics
differentiating superior
from average performers
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Classification of Competencies - 3
Competencies
Primary
Secondary
Top 25% in
importance
Mid 50% in
importance
Peripheral
Bottom 25% in
importance
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Core Competencies
Relevant &
necessary for all
employees
(eg: Customer
Focus)
The related
behavior differs
across levels
Junior customer
service
manager
Answering the
phone by the 3rd
ring, using polite
language
Regional
Manager
Resolving
customer problems
by coordinating
crossorganizational
resources;
analyzing
customer buying
patterns
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Stage 2
Data Analysis
Stage 3
Validation
Content Validation
Session
Construct competency
definitions
Reinforce proficiency of
Critical competencies
Identify probable
competencies
Assign proficiency
levels
Refine competency
Definitions if
necessary
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Stage 1
Data Gathering &
Preparation
Non - Technical
Soft Skills /
Personality
Not industry / process
specific
Honesty, Risk Taking,
Flexibility, Leadership
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9.
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Comparison of data
of star & average
performers
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Stage 2
Data Analysis
Review list of Probable
competencies
Construct competency
definitions
Assign proficiency
levels
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Competencies Defined
S. No.
Competency
Definitions
1.
a)
Strategic Mindset
Conceptual &
Analytical
Thinking
b)
Systematic
Thinking
c)
Environment
Scanning &
Trend Analysis
Behavior Examples
Competency
Description of behavior
Developing People:
Stretches, empowers
& trains people
Provides rewards,
feedback &
recognition
Demonstrates &
stimulates passion &
commitment
Communicates
effectively with people
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Competency
Description of behavior
Performance:
Positive Behavior
Encourages
others to contribute
& give ideas
Builds on others
contributions
Gives priority to
team goals
Celebrates team
success
Negative Behavior
Prefers to work
alone
Promotes own
ideas over others
Criticizes others
contributions
Gives priority to
meeting own needs
Does not consider
impact on others
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C
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but
3. Development
Has some practical
experience & can apply
with
supervision
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4. Proficient
5. Mastery
6. Expert
Stage 3
Validation
Content Validation
Session
Reinforce proficiency of
Critical competencies
Refine competency
definitions if
necessary
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1. Personal Competency
Framework
In 1986, Job Competences Survey (JCS)
was used as a questionnaire in the job
analysis process to identify competencies
for senior & middle managers in large
companies (Shell, Barclays, British Gas)
It consists of 45 competencies under 6
main headings:
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Intellectual
Information
Collection
1.
Problem
Analysis
2.
Numerical
Interpretation
3.
4.
Judgment
Critical
Faculty
5.
Personal
Communicatio
n
Interpersonal
13.
Adaptability
21.
Reading
26.
14.
Independence
22.
Written
27.
15.
Integrity
23.
Listening
Stress
Tolerance
16.
17.
Resilience
6.
Creativity
18.
Detail Orientd
7.
Planning
19.
Self-mgmnt
8.
Perspective
20.
change orientd
Oral
Expression
24.
Oral
Presentation
25.
Impact
Leadership
Result
Oriented
32.
Organizing
38.
Risk Taking
Persuasive
33.
Empowering
39.
Decisive
28.
Sensitivity
34.
Appraising
40.
29.
Flexibility
35.
30.
Ascendancy
36.
31.
Negotiating
37.
Motivating
Others
Developing
others
Leading
Business
Sense
41.
Energy
Excellence
Concern
42.
43.
Tenacity
44.
Initiative
45.
Client focus
Org.
awareness
9.
External
Awareness
10.
Learning
Oriented
11.
Technical
expertise
12.
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2 - Performance on this
competency is not upto
acceptable standards. A
development need
1 - Performance on this
competency fails to meet
acceptable standards. A major
development need
3 Quite acceptable
performance on this
competency, meets
requirements
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Continuous sensitivity
to events
Analytical, problem solving,
decision making
Social skills & abilities
Emotional resilience
Proactivity
Creativity
Mental agility
Meta Qualities
Balanced learning
Habits & Skills
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Self - Knowledge
Competence 1: Creativity:
Ability to come up with unique ideas &
solutions
Insight to use useful ideas from another
source
Position requirement:
2.
Recruitment:
3.
4.
Training:
5.
Performance Management:
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DC
Objective:
AC
DC
Typical output:
Typical output :
Competency gaps
Has a pass / fail criteria
Give feedback at a later date
Methodology:
Methodology:
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Broad Prerequisites:
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II
1.
2.
3.
4.
Listening
Questioning
Empathy
Inter personal skills
Personal Qualities:
Recipient Unknown
Known
Facilitator
Unknown
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5.
Assessors Discussions
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Poor selection
High Turnover
Increased recruitment & severance costs
(10 - 40% of salary)
Poor selection
Costs of incompetence
(stress) & lost opportunity (profits /
business) & training
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Advantages of an Assessment
Centre
2. Employee Development
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Advantages of an Assessment
Centre
3.
Assessment Tools
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Choice of Tools
All tools designed after a thorough job
analysis
1. Off the shelf quicker, cheaper, reliable
& valid
2. Designed internally tailor made
3. Customized by external consultant
4. External Centre more objective
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Disadvantages
- Labor intensive
- Time consuming
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2. Simulations
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Types of Simulations
a) In-tray / In - basket exercises:
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3. Interviews
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Types of Interviews
a) Situational Interview For Technical
Skills
b) Structured or Behavior Event
Interview (BEI) - For Non - Technical
Skills
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Situational Interview
Probes into Technical Skills:
a) job knowledge defining a term,
explaining a procedure or demonstrating
a skill
b) Willingness to comply with the job
requirement
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Comparison of data
of star & average
performers
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BEI Methodology
Step 1 Open the Interview
Introductions
Build rapport, make small talk
Put the candidate at ease
Explain purpose & expectations of interview,
notes will be taken
Candidate to explain briefly career history
Ask candidate about recent events where he /
she played a key role
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4. Projective Techniques
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Aunt
Niece
Great Aunt
Mother
Diagrammatic:
a) Logical reasoning
from data presented
as diagrams &
abstract shapes
b) Useful for data
processing jobs
Mechanical
a) Mechanical
problems in pictorial
form
b) Engineering Jobs
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Spatial
a) Ability to imagine
rotation of objects in
space
b) Design jobs / how
parts of equipment
fit together
Clerical
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Dexterity
Sensory
Junior Level
Assessment
Senior Level
Assessment
Verbal
Spelling &
Grammar (For
Clerks)
Draw
inferences from
Data
Numerical
Simple Math
Draw
inferences from
business data
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group
group
psychometric
problem negotiation test
*
clarity of
understanding
innovative
result oriented
self
confidence
*
*
*
*
*
*
Cooperative
*
*
sensitivity to
others
patience
*
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Personality Questionnaires
How effective & satisfied a person will be
in a job ?
70% depends on your personality
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+1
Perfect Prediction
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Assessment Centers
.45
Ability Tests
.40
Group Exercises
.35
In tray Exercises
.30
Resume
.15
Interviews
.10
Educational Qualifications
Graphology, Astrology
Random Prediction
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What is personality ?
Derived from the Latin word Persona
A persons typical or preferred way of
behaving, thinking & feeling
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Components of Personality
1. Temperament
2. Motivation
Components of Personality
3. Values
4. Interests
Things we want to do & focus on
What are our goals ?
5. Attitudes
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Implicit Vs Explicit
Theories on Personality
1. Implicit
a) Not defined or written down
b) When you have an instinctive feel of
what is human nature & how employees
behave
c) People act on this all the time
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Implicit Vs Explicit
Theories on Personality
2. Explicit
a) Defined
b) Based on research or some theory of
psychology
c) Can be verified / modified
d) Personality Questionnaires are based on
explicit theories of personality
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2. Stability
Personality is a changing thing but stays
quite constant
There will be certain behavioral styles
which we find difficult to adopt
We try to control & improve our
personalities but change is not easy & is
slow
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Environmental
Aspects of personality
that change little
throughout life
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Traits
- Aspects of personality
largely dependant on
the specific situation
- Stable aspects of
personality
- Being generally
positive
- Generally tense &
continually under
pressure
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To sum up - Influences on
Personality
Age
Physiological
Life Experience
Genetic
Constitutional
Situational
Educational
Socio Cultural
Family
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Personality Questionnaires
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Types of Personality
Questionnaires (PQ)
a. Exhaustive
30 - 32 Scales or dimensions of personality
The questions force respondents to make a
choice between the most & least preferred
behavior & aspects of their personalities
Offers an exhaustive summary of personality at
work
Can be used as an international measure of
personality
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Validity
Reliability
Norms
Results as a normal distribution
Objectivity
Cost & Copyright restrictions
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a) Test Validity
Does the test measure what is was
designed to measure ?
The extent of relation between test scores
& a criterion of job performance such as:
- Targets Achieved
- Appraisal Ratings
- Ratings on a training program
performance
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Types of Validity
1. Present / Face Validity:
2. Predictive Validity:
Extent to which the test predicts
future outcome
Applicants
Work Experience
Test Results
Assessment
Time Gap
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b) Test Reliability
No test can measure with 100% accuracy
Test scores should be regarded as
estimates of an individuals personality /
ability
Important to know the typical band of error
Quote a tolerance expressed as a figure
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Definition of Reliability
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Types of Reliability
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c) Norms
Scores are judged against scores obtained
by a relevant comparison group Norm
Group
Norm group should be as representative of
the applicant group as possible
Constitutes a group applying for a similar
position, with similar education, age, ethnic
& gender mix
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d) NORMAL DISTRIBUTION
Human Characteristics abilities /
aptitudes are distributed normally through
the population
More people with average abilities /
aptitudes
Bell shaped frequency polygon
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SKEW
Scores are massed at one or the other
end of the Score Scale
Negative Skew Scores massed at high
end Test relatively easy for group
Positive Skew - Scores massed at low end
Test relatively difficult for group
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e) Test Objectivity
OBJECTIVITY
CONDITIONS
CONTENT
ADMINISTRATION
SCORING
TIME
INTERPRETATION
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Conditions:
Content:
- Poor lightning
- Inadequate space
- Noisy, disturbing
concentration
- Poor Design
- Unclear items
- Administration:
Scoring:
- Lack of Standardized
Instructions
- Respondents do not
understand what to do
- Scoring Instructions
not followed
- Addition errors
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Interpretation:
- Feedback to candidates & 3rd party to be
given immediately by persons trained in
test use
- Face to face feedback is best but not
always practical if applicants are large
- Feedback can also be given over the
phone or in a written report
- Manage feedback with tact & sensitivity
- Confidentiality should be discussed &
adhered to
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