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A framework for benchmarking competency assessment models

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  • Joseph Kasser
  • Derek Hitchins
  • Moti Frank
  • Yang Yang Zhao

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This paper discusses the need for competent systems engineers, the differences between nine current ways of assessing competencies (competency models) and the difficulty of comparing the competency models due to the different ways each model groups the competencies. The paper then introduces a competency model maturity framework (CMMF) for benchmarking competency models of systems engineers. The paper benchmarks the nine models using the CMMF and a surprising finding was an error of omission in all nine models. The paper shows that the CMMF can also be used as the basis for developing an original model for a specific organization in a specific time and place and concludes with suggestions for future research. ©2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Syst Eng 15

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  • Joseph Kasser & Derek Hitchins & Moti Frank & Yang Yang Zhao, 2013. "A framework for benchmarking competency assessment models," Systems Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 16(1), pages 29-44, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:syseng:v:16:y:2013:i:1:p:29-44
    DOI: 10.1002/sys.21217
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