Quantitative or qualitative data in the assessment of individual competencies

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The results indicated low levels of convergence between data from quantitative and qualitative methods. For individual skills the level of convergence was very low.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2022), "Quantitative or qualitative data in the assessment of individual competencies", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 36 No. 5, pp. 32-34. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-01-2022-0011