Author Question: Which of the following competencies is a skill? A) Conscientiousness B) Work history C) Excel ... (Read 6 times)

michelleunicorn · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Which of the following competencies is a skill?

A) Conscientiousness
B) Work history
C) Excel proficiency
D) Agreeableness

Question 2

How do most organizations help employees develop competencies?

A) Encouraging employees to develop their competencies
B) Providing training or guided experiences
C) Hiring an outside firm to assess employees' work performance
D) Only hire employees that already have all the competencies needed for their position, thus completely eliminating the need for employee competency development

Pariscourtney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: C) Proficiency in Excel is a skill, and this is a competency that can assist you in performing tasks requiring the use of this program.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) To be hired, individuals must meet the competency standard(s) of their specific job. Organizations then help employees to further develop their competencies by providing training or guided experiences such as work assignments or job shadowing.