Categorization of assessment system of managerial competencies in Polish enterprises – research results

Purpose: Main purpose of the article is to present the assumptions, procedures and results of the application of the categorization method, which identifies the degree of fulfilment of the distinguished functions by the assessment systems of competencies of management staff used in the practice of the surveyed enterprises. For the purposes of the article the author assumes that the assessment system of competencies of management staff is creating the complementary arrangement of formalization, diagnostic and motivational functions assessing the level of managerial competencies and inspiring the management staff to accept ethical and efficiency attitudes. Methodology/approach: The research had a regional coverage. The research covered 197 enterprises located in south-eastern Poland, operating in various industries in the Lesser Poland, Silesian and Podkarpackie voivodeships. In order to collect data, an interview method was used. It was carried out with the management staff or the managers of personal departments in the surveyed enterprises. The article presents the essence of the distinguished functions as well as assumptions, procedures and results of implementation of the categorization method which is used to identify the utility of the assessment system of competencies of management staff by determining the degree of fulfilment of the functions by systems applicable in the practice of the surveyed enterprises. Findings: Results of the research confirmed the hypothesis that the assessment systems of Polish enterprises in incomplete range allow for an overall assessment of managerial competencies. Implications: Managerial competencies, as the dynamic structure, are changing, developing or cancelling out. Therefore, these competencies should be assessed as a part of the assessment system in order to identify competency gap, which appearing can prevent execution of current tasks of the enterprise, hinder its development and constitute the barrier strengthening competitive position. Originality/value of the paper: Identifying important issues for the assessment systems of Polish enterprises help in formulating the directions of their improvement.