ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · Competence frameworks and personal development
Which of the following is an advantage to an organisation of using a competence framework when appraising staff?
A competence framework gives consistent, objective criteria for assessing everyone in similar roles, which reduces bias in appraisal. It does not guarantee positive ratings, and managers still need to hold appraisal discussions to feed back results and agree development actions.
- AIt provides consistent, objective criteria against which all employees in similar roles are assessedCorrect
- BIt guarantees that all employees will be rated as fully competent
- CIt removes the need for managers to hold appraisal discussions with staff
Explanation
A framework supplies common criteria, which makes appraisal more consistent and objective and reduces bias. It does not guarantee ratings, as employees may fall short of the standards. Managers still need to discuss results and development with staff, so discussions are not removed.
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