CAIIB · ABM · Chapter 2

Development of Human Resources

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What does the 'iceberg model' of competencies reveal about the visibility of different competency layers?

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Knowledge and skills are visible above the waterline, while traits, motives, and self-image lie below the surface and are much harder to develop through training.

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At how many levels is Training Needs Analysis (TNA) typically conducted in banks?

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Three levels: organisational, task (job), and individual

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Which components of competency are considered 'above the waterline' in the iceberg model?

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Knowledge and skills are the visible, above-the-waterline components that can be more readily developed through conventional training interventions.

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What does the organisational level of TNA primarily identify?

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Strategic skill gaps aligned with the bank's business goals and future direction

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Why are motives and traits considered difficult to develop through standard training programmes?

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Motives and traits lie below the surface in the iceberg model and are deeply embedded in personality, making them resistant to change through typical training design.

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What does the task level of TNA analyse?

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The specific skills, knowledge and behaviours required to perform a particular job effectively

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What is a competency-based HRD intervention in the context of public sector banking?

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It is a structured HR development approach that identifies and builds the specific competencies — knowledge, skills, traits, motives, and self-image — required for effective job performance.

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What does the individual level of TNA focus on?

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Identifying performance gaps and training needs of specific employees

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