Written May 23, 2003
Last Update:Friday, May 11, 2007
Details on Our HR Ratings & Competency Mapping Technique:
We have had enquiries from some interested parties about details on our Competency Mapping Technique. Since this is the result of years of research efforts we are unable to give the complete methodology that is adopted to protect our commercial, IPR and Copyright interests. However, we are giving a broad picture below:
This is comparable to any Psychometric tests that are carried out all over the world. While every system has its advantages and disadvantages and none are 100% error proof, we have tried out the system and guaranteeing a (+/-) 2.5% error in our findings. In fact the margin of error has not crossed even 1.8%, so far, both in our trials and in actual tests with clients.
Any such tests take into consideration the following aspects:
- Cognitive and Perceptual Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Motivational Skills
We do not carry out these tests uniformly all across the board for all levels. We divide the management team into four levels, namely - Junior, Middle, Senior and Top Management. They are further sub-divided into homogeneous groups, as far as possible. Depending on the group profile we decide on the tests are to be carried out. For example, it is not necessary to test the Junior Management for motivational skills as this is the responsibility of higher ups. At this level we go into job knowledge, intelligence, interpersonal, Time management and communication skills. There is a gradual rise in the complexity of tests as the level of management goes up.
Each test is different and the questions are carefully framed for the group profile. Any effort to cook up, fudge or give false information will reflect in some other area and we will be able to detect this anomaly. Such cases are dealt with very severely as honesty in replying to such questions is of paramount importance. Unlike most profiling methods which heavily depend on computers and standardized databases, these tests are designed, conducted and evaluated by our Mr. Madhavan T Gopalachary personally and each question paper is different and the human element is always taken into consideration. Most importantly, each member is interviewed personally after the evaluation of test papers.
For MM, SM and TMT the following tests are carried out:
- Job or Functional Knowledge
- Leadership Style profile
- Professional Style profile
- Decision Making profile
- Power and Empowerment profile
- Action Orientation Profile
- Leadership and management profile
Depending on the levels we are asked to evaluate, we decide which of the above tests are to be carried out. Most importantly, we rank people based on the above results. These rankings are relative, as they are based on the human resources that are available in the organization. The objective is to find out the performers, likely performers with training and motivation and finally the non performers. They are classified into A, B and C categories.
It should be clearly understood that a person ranked in the upper percentile with a particular client may not fall in the same bracket in some other organization, under identical conditions, because the other organization may consist of better qualified and trained people and also because of both external and internal equity. Best companies attract the best people. We identify the best people available within the organization. Each test for each group is tailor made and this ensures the accuracy.
We allot appropriate weightage to various skills and levels based on our research and they are not revealed to anyone. The question papers, answer sheets are the property of MMG and are not returned after evaluation. MMG will not encourage any arguments on their findings. MMG will also not revise their findings or change their reports to accommodate anyone, as this would be not only be unfair to some, it will effect the whole system. The fees charged by us are based on the time spent on the evaluation. Enquiries may be addressed to ipr@mmgconsulting.biz.
Summary Findings - This document is available on the web to members only. However, we can send the document upon request.
Released by Information & Public Relations, MMG Consulting
© Copyright. May, 2007 . www.mmgconsulting.biz. All rights reserved.
