The document discusses competency and how it relates to human resources applications. It defines competency as the characteristics of a manager that lead to skills and abilities which result in effective job performance. Competency is distinguished from competence in that it focuses on behaviors rather than just skills. The document outlines how competency can be applied across HR processes from designing job requirements to recruitment, selection, performance management, and promotion decisions.

1. COMPENTENCY
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by
Prof.M.S.S.Varadan
Chairman
Om Consultants (India) Pvt. Ltd.
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2. COMPETENCY
What is competency?
Competencies are the characteristics of a
manager that lead to the demonstration of
skills and abilities which results in effective
performance within an occupational area.
Also capacity to transfer skills and abilities
from one area to another
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3. COMPETENCY
Driving Test Analogy
1. Knowledge – reading (one understands the
meaning of driving a car)
2. Skill – practicing (one is shown how to drive a
car and is allowed to practice in a non-
traffic area)
3. Competence – applying (one exhibits an ability
to drive in traffic)
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4. COMPETENCE VS COMPETENCY
Competence Competency
Skill based Behavior based
Standard attained Manner of behavior
What is measured How the standard is achieved
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5. COMPETENCY-BASED HR APPLICATIONS
Position Requirement Position fulfillment
* Process Design * Recruitment
* Job Design * Qualification
* Selection
Competency * Orientation
* Induction
Performance Promotion
Management * Training
* Measurement * Succession
* Development
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6. COMPETENCY-BASED HR APPLICATIONS
Position Requirement Position fulfillment
* Process Design * Recruitment
* Job Design * Qualification
* Selection
Competency * Orientation
* Induction
Performance Promotion
Management * Training
* Measurement * Succession
* Development
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