A Competency Based Management System for Sustainable Development by Innovative Organizations

Abstract

Competency Based Management has become the key tool for every firm to be in a strategically sustained advantageous position. The role of Competency Based Management System (CBMS) is to identify relevant and important competencies for successful accomplishment of desired tasks. In this article a holistic framework is proposed to review the Competency Based approach that will be practically feasible for organizational settings. It is based on the conceptions of human competencies and performance in the workplace. The application of CBMS is explained that can be used in an organization to systematically assess existing and future competencies required. Using this approach an organization will be able to more effectively use their limited resources to reap more benefits from their investments in both people and technology. Information Technology (IT) support for managing competencies is based on a rationalistic view of competency. While these competency systems might work in rationalistic organizations, it is argued that in more dynamic settings, such as in innovative organizations, the knowledge based actions that capture the emergent competencies of tomorrow require IT support.

Managerial Competencies Required to Achieve Sustainable Development Projects: A Proposed Model for Managers

“…In other words, such competencies can enhance the overall performance of managers in accomplishing sustainable projects. For example, managers with appropriate managerial competencies (such as communication, leadership, development orientation, achievement orientation, motivation, teamwork, innovation, and decision-making) have higher potential to deliver sustainable development projects (Bruwer et al, 2018;Chung et al, 2016;Dudin et al, 2017;Dumitrescu, et al, 2014;Dzhengiz & Niesten, 2019;Fulop, 2012;Mukhopadhyay et al, 2011;Remington-Doucette & Musgrove, 2015;Sil & Banerjea, 2011;Wiek et al, 2011). Here, it is critical to highlight that sustainable development projects cover economic viability, social inclusion, and environmental protection (Chung et al, 2016;Dzhengiz & Niesten, 2019;Fulop, 2012;Wiek et al, 2011).…”

“…One of the core managerial competencies that are critical to achieving sustainable development is communication competency (Bruwer et al, 2018;Dumitrescu, et al, 2014;Dzhengiz & Niesten, 2019;Fulop, 2012;Lambrechts et al, 2013;Mukhopadhyay et al, 2011;Remington-Doucette & Musgrove, 2015;Wiek et al, 2011). Communication competencies can be described as persuasive communication, as the manager used them to convene project team members and other stakeholders about the importance of introducing and using more sustainable development technologies (Mukhopadhyay et al, 2011) ISSN 2164-7682 2020 to adopt sustainable development innovations (Dzhengiz & Niesten, 2019). This signifies that one of the major responsibilities of managers is to keep developing their communication competencies, to cope with the new requirements of the emerging sustainable development projects.…”

“…Many studies have highlighted the association between leadership competency and sustainable development projects (Bruwer et al, 2018;Dumitrescu, et al, 2014;Dzhengiz & Niesten, 2019;Fulop, 2012;Lambrechts et al, 2013;Liikamaa, 2015;Mukhopadhyay, Sil & Banerjea, 2011;Wiek et al, 2011). Leadership competencies are fundamental expertise which managers should possess to achieve sustainable development projects (Bruwer et al, 2018;Dzhengiz & Niesten, 2019;Mukhopadhyay et al, 2011). In other words, a manager who does not have real leadership skills might not be able to deliver sustainable development projects.…”

“…Studies have supported the existence of a relationship between managers who acquire ''developmental orientation'' competency and the successful completion of sustainable development projects (Dudin et al, 2017;Dzhengiz & Niesten, 2019;Fulop, 2012;Lambrechts et al, 2013;Mukhopadhyay et al, 2011;Wiek et al, 2011). But authors had different viewpoints about being a development-oriented manager in the field of sustainable development (Dudin et al, 2017;Dzhengiz & Niesten, 2019;Mukhopadhyay et al, 2011;Wiek et al, 2011).…”

“…Managerial competencies can be used to attain the desired sustainable development outputs (Chung et al, 2016;Dudin et al, 2017;Dumitrescu, et al, 2014;Dzhengiz & Niesten, 2019;Mukhopadhyay et al, 2011;Remington-Doucette & Musgrove, 2015). This indicates that having a manager with robust managerial competencies is essential to complete sustainable development projects.…”