Abstract
M.Phil. (Human Resource Management)
The purpose of the study was to establish the Human Capital Value’s competence
construct theoretical underpinnings by investigating perspectives, definitions,
frameworks, models, variables, and measures based on levels of analysis. The
research design followed on a theoretical (non-empirical) research approach, based
on a systematic literature. The approach allowed for a content analysis, via the
application and computer assisted qualitative data analysis software, ATLAS.ti. The
findings revealed that individual and team level competence consists of variables
such as knowledge, skills, abilities, and attributes that include both the application of
behavioural and functional capabilities. Organisation level competence relies on core
competencies’ resources and capabilities responsible for maintaining its competitive
advantage. Furthermore, the findings have established that there is a significant lack
of standardised competence frameworks, models, and measures. The implication of
this study needs to be empirically validated, since it was based on a non-empirical
systematic literature review.