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Name of the Programme : Post Graduate Diploma In Information
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Title of the Project :

A Study on Competency Mapping and its usefulness in IT Companies at
Hyderabad










1)PURPOSE OF THE STUDY:


The study is mainly conducted to know about the competency mapping for the
employees in an organization and also about how the organization will get benefit out
of this competency mapping. So by conducting the research at the end we gather more
information regarding how the competency instrument will give benefit to both the
employees and the organization. And to find Is they any pitfalls behind that.
Through this we can give necessary suggestion wherever necessary and also to
suggest innovative ideas so that it will prevent the company from future challenges to
a greater extent

2)WORKING TITLE:

A Study on Competency Mapping and its usefulness in IT Companies at Hyderabad

AIM:

The present study is taken up with the aim of studying the approach of the competency
mapping in recruiting, training, performance appraisal and other areas of HRM and tools
and techniques, the policies and methods of training, the challenges faced in the training
execution and impact of the training programs on the employees and their productivity levels.
The study is undertaken to find out the effective use and application of competency mapping
in it companies. The study will also throw light on the effective training program for knowing
competency mapping and further suggestions for improvement.





4) OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:

1.To To find the employees knowledge of Competency Mapping in IT Companies.
2. To know the usefulness of the Competency Mapping in IT Companies in Hyderabad.
3.To assess the Competency Mapping software tools used by IT Companies in
Hyderabad.
4 To Study the factors involved in the success of Competency Mapping in Hyderabad.
5. To know how competency mapping align behavior with organization strategy
and values which adapt changes




5)SCOPE OF THE STUDY:
The study focuses on the studying the effective use of competency mapping in IT
companies in Hyderabad. The study will help in studying the problems associated with
developing, managing and aligning behavior with organization strategy and values
which adapt changes application of competency mapping. There is always the scope for
extending competency of employees with other functional areas such as Job motivation and
Knowledge Management.

5)KEY QUESTIONS:

1) How Competency Mapping used effectively in IT Companies at Hyderabad.
2).What is the awareness level of the employees towards Competency Mapping used in
the Organization
3)What kind of training is provided to employees to gain Knowledge about Competency
Mapping.
4) What are the factors involved in the success of Competency Mapping in IT Companies
at Hyderabad



6)RESEARCH METHODOLOGY:

1) Research Design: The Method of Research Design that will be used is both
Exploratory and Descriptive Study in Nature. Exploratory Research is used for Secondary
data and Descriptive for Primary data.
2) Sampling frame: Sample frame will be taken from IT Companies in Hyderabad
3) Sample size: Sample size will be around 100 respondents in Hyderabad city.
4) Sampling Method: The Sampling Procedure to be used is Random Sampling
5) Sample Units: The staff working in HR department of five selected IT companies
such as TCS, Infosys , Tech Mahindra, IBM and Wipro will form part of the
Sampling units.

DATA COLLECTION METHODS:
a) Primary data: Under Descriptive research design primary data will be collected
using a well-structured questionnaire which contains questions satisfying the
objective of the Study. For this study Questionnaire Was prepared.
b) Secondary data: Under Exploratory Research, Secondary Data will be collected from
Journals, Text books, Websites, Newspaper Articles will form part of the secondary
data.

DATA ANALYSIS:
Data collected from 100 respondents will be analyzed through Tables, charts and graphs
using suitable Ranking scales.

a) LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY:
1.The study is limited to the IT Companies Located in Hyderabad City only.
2. The Study will be undertaken for a period of 30-40 days approximately
3. The sample size is Limited to 100 respondents only.
4. The opinion of the Respondents may change over the period of time.

PROPOSED CONTENTS:

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Review of Literature
Chapter 3: Research Methodology
Chapter 4: About the concept Competency Mapping
Chapter 5: Industry Profile
Chapter 6: Company Profile
Chapter 7: Data Analysis & Interpretation
Chapter 8: Findings, Suggestions and Conclusion
Bibliography
Work Schedule:
One week for Studying the existing system
One week for collection of data
One week for analysis and inference
One week for Project report documentation & Preparation












QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Are you aware of competency mapping?
a. Yes b. No

2. How do you know about the competency mapping?
a. Through colleague b. Through organization c. Through academics d. other media

3. Do you think that the competency mapping is necessary in this present scenario?
a. Yes b. No

4. Have you accessed your competency in the past?
a. Yes b. No

5. When will you access your competency?
a) During recruitment b) Further development need
c) succession planning & promotion d) organizational development

6. By which model, you will access your competency.
a. Job-match model b. strategy based model c.
strategy development model d. Intellectual capital model

7. Do you think that the training and development program will enhance your competencies?
a. Strongly agree b. agree c. Disagree d. strongly disagree e. neutral

8. Competency mapping act as an effective tool for selection process.
a. Strongly agree b. agree c. Disagree d. strongly disagree e. neutral

9. Your organization uses employee competency map for performance appraisal.
a. Strongly agree b. agree c. Disagree d. strongly disagree e. neutral

10. You have competency model for different department and for different positions in your organization.
a. Strongly agree b. agree c. Disagree d. strongly disagree e. neutral

11. You have competency assessment instrument in your organization.
a. Strongly agree b. agree c. Disagree d. strongly disagree e. neutral




12. In what way do you feel better to assess your competency?
a. Personal interview b. Written test c. Group discussion d. Psychometric test

13. To access your competency, which of the following method is assigned by your organization?
a. Assignments b. Projects c. Special responsibilities d. Issues e. events

14. Your roles & responsibilities have been clearly defined to you
a. Strongly agree b. agree c. Disagree d. strongly disagree e. neutral

15. To excel as a potential employee, would you possess a specific skill?
a. Strongly agree b. Agree c. Neutral d. Strongly disagree e. Disagree

16. Do you want an isolated room to work in an organization?
a. Strongly agree b. Agree c. Neutral d. disagree e. strongly disagree

17. Have you ever faced the problem while implementing the competency mapping in your organization?
a. Yes b. No

18. You are continuously motivated and supported by your organization.
a. Strongly agree b. agree c. Disagree d. strongly disagree e. neutral

19. The training provided by your organization is free of cost?
a. Strongly agree b. agree c. Disagree d. strongly disagree e. neutral




20. The training program increases your productivity.
a. Strongly agree b. Agree c. Neutral d. Disagree e. Strongly disagree

21. You satisfaction level with the training program given by your organization.
a. Highly satisfied b. Satisfied c. Neutral d. Dissatisfied e. Highly dissatisfied

22. There is an improvement in your performance because of the training program given by your
organization.
a. Strongly agree b. Agree c. Neutral d. Disagree e. Strongly disagree