Hr Competencies Of Manager In It Sector

Abstract

Human resources has been successful in delivering effective people management systems and have always had the charge to plan, sustain and implement an environment in which people can perform. Competencies are characteristics that illustrate exemplary performance. They can be exercised in an infinite array of on-the-job behaviours. Indeed, competencies can include bodies of knowledge, personality traits, knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes. The aim of this study is to identify the competencies of the HR function along with the factors associated them and their perceived significance from the perspective of general managers. A primary survey has been conducted by administering a questionnaire among 300 respondents by following simple random sampling method. The data collected were analyzed with the help of statistical tools like percentage analysis and correlation. This study reveals the competencies that general manager should perceive and the change in ratings of these competencies over a period of time. This study also developed effective methodology and perceptions on Strategic management, Business perspective & Management Leadership skills and its consequent impact on the demographic factors like Age, Gender & Educational background as the measure to evaluate importance of HR competencies.