ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · Competence frameworks and personal development
Brightway Ltd introduced a competence framework but employees complain it is vague and ignores changes in the business. Which weakness of competence frameworks does this most clearly show?
The complaint shows that frameworks can become outdated. They need regular review so the described competences stay relevant as roles, technology and strategy change. They apply at all levels, link to training and may legitimately describe behaviours.
- AThey can become outdated and need regular review as roles changeCorrect
- BThey can only be applied to senior managers
- CThey cannot be linked to training
- DThey are legally prohibited from describing behaviours
Explanation
Frameworks must be reviewed and updated as jobs, technology and strategy change, otherwise they become irrelevant. They can apply at all levels, are commonly linked to training, and describing behaviours is permitted.
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