18 Questions
What term has been increasingly used by human resource professionals to describe a complex set of interrelated skills, knowledge, and abilities?
Competency
What is the primary purpose of competency frameworks in the context of job success?
Provide structure around competencies for job success
How many countries did the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) involve in the development and validation of the eventual competency model?
33 countries
What characteristic of job performance are competencies critical to according to the text?
Successful performance
Why did SHRM conduct research with HR professionals in various countries?
To identify effective HR professionals
In what way do competencies fill a gap according to the text?
By being critical to successful job performance
What are the three clusters in which the nine Behavioral Competencies are grouped?
Leadership, Interpersonal, Business
For each competency within each cluster, what information is provided in the SHRM BASK?
Definition, Key Concepts, Subcompetencies, Proficiency Indicators
Which level(s) of HR professionals do the proficiency indicators relevant to all HR professionals apply to?
All HR professionals, from early-career to senior levels
In what way should HR executives understand certain transactional tasks according to the text?
They should understand the concepts behind those tasks and recognize their strategic importance
Which of the following statements is true about the proficiency indicators listed for each competency?
They vary based on career levels of HR professionals
What should HR executives be able to do in relation to certain transactional tasks based on the text?
Understand the concepts behind those tasks and mentor junior employees in implementing them
Which of the following is NOT one of the three Behavioral Competency Clusters?
Strategic Planning
What is the purpose of the Behavioral Competency Clusters?
All of the above
What is the relationship between the Behavioral Competencies and effective individual performance?
The Behavioral Competencies enable HR professionals to leverage their mastery of HRM practices and generate effective individual performance
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is correct?
The Behavioral Competencies and HR Knowledge Domains are equally important for effective HR practices
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Behavioral Competencies and successful organizational outcomes?
The Behavioral Competencies indirectly contribute to successful organizational outcomes by enabling effective individual performance
What is the significance of the SHRM BASK?
It outlines the HR competencies and knowledge assessed on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification exams
Study Notes
Behavioral Competencies
- The SHRM BASK consists of 9 Behavioral Competencies, grouped into 3 clusters: Leadership, Interpersonal, and Business.
- Each competency includes a definition, key concepts, subcompetencies, and proficiency indicators.
- Proficiency indicators are listed by applicability based on career level, with indicators for all HR professionals also applying to advanced HR professionals.
SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge
- The SHRM BASK is divided into two sections: Behavioral Competencies and HR Knowledge Domains.
- The HR Knowledge Domains represent the foundation layer of the pyramid, consisting of technical expertise in HRM practices.
- Behavioral Competencies are necessary to complement technical expertise, and are grouped into three clusters.
Importance of Behavioral Competencies
- Technical expertise is not enough; HR professionals must also possess behavioral expertise to perform effectively.
- Behavioral Competencies allow HR professionals to leverage their mastery of HRM practices and generate "effective individual performance".
- Effective individual performance contributes directly to successful outcomes for organizations.
Organization of the SHRM BASK
- The SHRM BASK details the HR competencies and knowledge assessed on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification exams.
- The two sections of the SHRM BASK provide a comprehensive framework for HR professionals.
Definition of Competencies
- Competencies refer to a complex set of interrelated skills, knowledge, and abilities associated with success in a specific job.
- Competencies include measurable or observable knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics critical to successful job performance.
- Competency frameworks provide structure around competencies for job success.
Development of the SHRM BASK
- SHRM performed research with HR professionals in 33 countries to identify competencies associated with effective, high-performing HR professionals.
- Over 32,000 HR professionals participated in the development and validation of the SHRM competency model.
Test your knowledge on the nine Behavioral Competencies essential for HR professionals, categorized into Leadership, Interpersonal, and Business clusters. Explore definitions, key concepts, and subcompetencies within each cluster in this section of the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge (BASK).
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