Abstract:
The article reviews the latest Lithuanian experience in the field of
competency-based management and analyses the data of a pilot experiment of
applying the draft competency model in human resource management of the Office of
the Prime Minister. The results of a 360 Degree Feedback Questionnaire (adjusted to
the draft competency model), which evaluates the competencies of employees of the
Office of the Prime Minister, is introduced and critical evaluations are presented.
Also, the article discusses the concepts of competency and the competency model as
well as the positive aspects and shortcomings of their application. Development and
implementation of competency models in public service institutions are the focus of
the authors of this article.
