Question

Describe (and elaborate) how skills as one of the Building Blocks of Competencies might be reflected in the 5 specific themes of: values, cognition, interpersonal behaviors, valuing diversity, and change orientation?

Answer 1

Answer: The building blocks of competencies reflects the theme of value, cognition, interpersonal behaviors , valuing diversity etc.

Interpersonal behaviours shows sincere interest in others and their concerns, and demonstrates sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others; helps others resolve sensitive interpersonal problems as appropriate; looks for ways to help people, and pitches in to help others.

Respecting diversity – It demonstrates sensitivity and respect for the opinions, perspectives, customs and individual differences of others; promotes and strives to create a workforce and environment that represents and values diversity of people and ideas.

Behaving ethically – Abides by a strict code of ethics and behavior; chooses an ethical course of action and does the right thing, even in the face of opposition; encourages others to behave accordingly.

Chnage orientation: Takes responsibility for accomplishing work goals within accepted timeframes; accepts responsibility for one’s decisions and actions and for those of one’s group, team, or department; attempts to learn from mistakes.