A comparative analysis of managerial competency needs across areas of functional specialization

Vathsala Wickramasinghe () and N. de Zoyza
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Vathsala Wickramasinghe: University of Moratuwa
N. de Zoyza: University of Moratuwa

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Abstract: Purpose- The purpose of the study was to investigate whether there is a set of management competencies that should be possessed by managers irrespective of their areas of functional specialization using quantitative methodology. Design/methodology/approach- For the study, 31 individual competencies were analyzed. The study is confined to a fully integrated telecommunication service provider; 198 managerial employees participated in the survey. Findings- The findings of the study led to reveal broad level competencies that are important for managers working in one of the seven functional areas. The findings suggested the importance of competencies from value and skill clusters than knowledge cluster across all functional areas. Further, there was hardly any congruent with the perceptions on current expertise and current importance across all the functional areas. Whilst the findings of the study have a specific relevance to the managers in the telecommunication industry, the findings of the study could have a rather broader relevance with implications for management development initiatives. Originality/value- Though there is an enormous diversity in the scope of competency literature, a few empirical research studies have been conducted on management competency requirements for different functional areas. A limited number of competency studies have been conducted in Asia and in many cases those were confined to identify requisite competencies for managers from a specific functional area, such as HRD. Hence, empirical research studies are needed to fill this lacuna in literature.

Keywords: training needs analysis; talent management; behavioural competencies; strategic management; organisational capability; competency assessment; human resource development; leadership competency; skills gap analysis; management competencies; business functional areas; functional specialization; comparative analysis; competency needs; Managerial competency (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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Published in Journal of Management Development, 2009, 28 (4), pp.344-360. ⟨10.1108/02621710910947371⟩

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DOI: 10.1108/02621710910947371

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