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''<blockquote>A set of related observable [[Behavior (glossary)|behaviors]] reflecting knowledge, skills and personal characteristics that distinguish superior performance which provides the [[Organization (glossary)|organization]] with sustainable competitive advantage.</blockquote>''
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<blockquote>''An observable, measurable set of skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviors, and other characteristics an individual needs to successfully perform work roles or occupational functions. Competencies are typically required at different levels of proficiency depending on the specific work role or occupational function. Competencies can help ensure individual and team performance aligns with the organization's mission and strategic direction.'' (OPM 2014)</blockquote>
  
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<blockquote>''a measure of an individual’s ability in terms of their knowledge, skills, and behavior to perform a given role'' (Holt and Perry, 2011)</blockquote>
This definition was developed for the SEBoK version 0.5. ‘’Note to reviewers’’:  If you are aware of a more authoritative definition, please provide this information in your review.
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===Source===
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U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Human Capital Assessment and Accountability Framework (HCAAF) Resource Center, "Glossary". [http://www.opm.gov/hcaaf_resource_center/glossary.asp http://www.opm.gov/hcaaf_resource_center/glossary.asp] Last accessed June, 2015.
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Holt, Jon, and Perry, Simon,''A Pragmatic Guide to Competency, Tools, Frameworks, and Assessment.''BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, Swindon, UK, 2011.
  
 
===Discussion===
 
===Discussion===
There is currently no discussion for this term.  This will be completed for SEBoK version 1.0.
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There is disagreement in the literature on whether competency is only for individuals or if the term competency can be used at the team, project, and enterprise level.
  
 
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<center>'''SEBoK v. 2.10, released 06 May 2024'''</center>

Latest revision as of 21:54, 2 May 2024

An observable, measurable set of skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviors, and other characteristics an individual needs to successfully perform work roles or occupational functions. Competencies are typically required at different levels of proficiency depending on the specific work role or occupational function. Competencies can help ensure individual and team performance aligns with the organization's mission and strategic direction. (OPM 2014)

a measure of an individual’s ability in terms of their knowledge, skills, and behavior to perform a given role (Holt and Perry, 2011)

Source

U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Human Capital Assessment and Accountability Framework (HCAAF) Resource Center, "Glossary". http://www.opm.gov/hcaaf_resource_center/glossary.asp Last accessed June, 2015.

Holt, Jon, and Perry, Simon,A Pragmatic Guide to Competency, Tools, Frameworks, and Assessment.BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, Swindon, UK, 2011.

Discussion

There is disagreement in the literature on whether competency is only for individuals or if the term competency can be used at the team, project, and enterprise level.

SEBoK v. 2.10, released 06 May 2024