Which of the Following Is a Benefit of Developing Competency

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of developing competency models?

• A) A competency model will describe the specific tasks that are performed on a job.
• B) A competency model will focus on the technical skills necessary to perform a job.
• C) A competency model can often be used for multiple different jobs within an organization.
• D) A competency model is most useful for developing high stakes selection programs for police and firefighters.

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Definitions:

Wilhelm Wundt

A German psychologist widely considered the father of experimental psychology, who established the first psychological laboratory.

Objective Measure

A method of assessment that is independent of personal bias or interpretation, often utilizing tools or instruments for data collection.

Functionalists

Focus on how mental and behavioral processes function and how they enable organisms to adapt, survive, and flourish.

Anatomy and Physiology

The study of the structure of organisms and their parts (anatomy) and the study of how those parts function together (physiology).