EMPLOYEE COMPETENCIES AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPETENCE

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to study the essence and content of individual competencies, generalize their types to understand the role and importance in the process of ensuring the competence of the organization. Methodology of research. The purpose of the study was achieved by using the following methods: morphological analysis – to study the content of the concepts of «competencies» and «competence»; dialectical method – to generalize the types of individual competencies and their classification; theoretical generalization, analysis and synthesis – to clarify the directions of using the competencies of personnel to ensure the competence of the organization. Findings. The growing influence of non-material factors (personal reputation, managerial talent and creativity of managers, features of organizational relations, and principles of formation of a strong corporate culture) in the processes of ensuring the long-term development of the organization, the formation and maintenance of organizational abilities and competence has been proved. The expediency of considering personnel and their competencies as the main factors in creating a competent organization is substantiated, hence the need to bring up competent employees within the organization, who, coordinating their own goals, plans and actions with the goals of the organization, ensure that it achieves a high level of competence, increasing the chances of gaining competitive advantages, strengthening market positions and effective development in the long term. The classification of individual competencies of employees, in particular, activity competencies, which are among the most important for the construction and successful functioning of a competent organization, is proposed. Practical value. The use in practice of the proposed recommendations will allow to understand the essence of the basic concepts of a competent organization – «competencies» and «competence», to understand the fundamental differences between their interpretation and use.