Application of Competency Mapping in Human Resource Management

Abstract

Competency is a set of knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform a job effectively and efficiently. A Competency is something that describes how a job might be done excellently; a Competence only describes what has to be done, not how. Skill development by Competency mapping is one of the most accurate means in identifying the job and Behavioral competencies of an individual in an organization. Competency mapping is not only done for Confirmed employees of an organization and it can also be done for contract workers or for those seeking employment to emphasize the specific skills which would make them valuable to a potential employer.