COLLECTIVE COMPETENCIES AND STRATEGIC PEOPLE MANAGEMENT: A STUDY CARRIED OUT IN FEDERAL PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS

ABSTRACT Purpose: To identify whether public organizations that adopt the competency-based management model consider the collective component of competencies in their management practices. Originality/value: The academic literature highlights the potential of collective competencies to achieve organizational objectives, but there is a mismatch between the theoretical perspective and people management practices, which was confirmed throughout the study. Design/methodology/approach: The field research was carried out in three federal public organizations. Evidence was collected from documenta...