Classification of work-related competences : a critical discussion

Abstract

Work-related competences are the knowledge and skills that can be useful to accomplish our jobs. What are the basic dimensions underlying obvious differences among competences? What is best way to classify competences in order to study the causes and consequences of such competences? This paper gives a critical discussion of competence classifications. The paper discusses basic assumptions and general criteria for assessment, and presents a critical analysis of a competence classification.