Competency Based Performance Management

Quiz – Set II Full Marks: 20

1. State whether the following statement are True (T) or False (F): 4x1=4

a) Paired comparison does not force the distribution of employees in each department.
b) With MBO, the goal-setting process begins with the formulation of the long-term objectives and ‘cascades’
through organizational objectives, departmental goals, and finally individual goals.
c) Figurehead is one of the decisional roles as proposed by Henry Mintzberg.
d) A skill implies an ability which can be developed, not necessarily inborn, and which is manifested in
performance, not merely in potential.

II. Identify the errors associated with each of the following statements and give examples of each:
2x3=6
a) Raters lump everyone together around the average or middle
b) Raters tend to give everyone relatively low ratings
c) Raters restrict themselves to a small part of the rating scale

III. Answer: 2x3=6

a) Differentiate between Skill, Competency and Potential

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b) Give reason – Can culture be a part of competency?
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IV. Answer the following questions: 4x1=4

1. Competency based Job evaluation process leads to structured

a) Performance b) Compensation c) Development d) None of the above
2. According to McClelland’s landmark article in American Psychologist
a) IQ and personality tests were the predictors of competency.
b) Personal interviews were the predictors of potential.
c) Both a)&b)
d) None of the above
3. Managing Performance can be considered as a/an
a) Leadership Competency b) Strategic Competency c) Operational Competency d) All of the above
4. Self-confidence is a part of
a) potential b) dynamism c) performance d) none of the above