Competency Questionnaires

Besides being used in major projects, the WPS is an invaluable day-to-day tool for collection of job information for routine tasks such as person specifications, job descriptions and candidate-job matching.

All reports are based on the most appropriate competency model, job tasks, job context and human attributes assessed for the job or individuals concerned.  Using the competency model as a framework the completion of tailored job analysis questionnaires leads to:

• Weighted competency profiles for the job analysis.  The profiles can be used together with individual competencies measured with SHL 360° instruments for development work.
• Competency based reports for development planning, performance management and person specification.
• The full range of reports on the important Human Attributes, Job Tasks and Context.

The data collection process is fast, reliable and can be tailored for your specific needs.  It provides an objective framework to handle complex and sensitive issues such as organisational change and job evaluation.

Features and benefits of the WPS

• The WPS uses standard terminology for increased objectivity.  The WPS questionnaires and reports describe work characteristics, such as work behaviour or human abilities.  This makes comparing different jobs to one another much easier.
• The information database of the WPS provides reports on the tasks and behaviours that comprise a role (including work context and environment), and the characteristics and competencies employees need in order to be effective.
• The computer analyzed questionnaire and database is based on scientific, empirical research and allows you to identify the most relevant person specifications for effective job performance.
• Covers all key tasks performed in a role company-wide.
• Comparatively to other less validated methods, the WPS is considerably less time consuming.  The WPS together with the SHL multi-method approach can be completed in less than a day.
• Possibly the most comprehensive report writing facilities available.
• Research has shown that the process is role sensitive.  This enables you to effectively discriminate between different roles.
• The WPS has successfully been defended in major labour court cases.
• SHL’s WPS and OPQ can automatically generate a Person-Job Match Report on two models, a competency model or a human attribute model.  This enables the user to rank applicants within seconds.