Competências gerenciais e sucesso organizacional : um estudo sobre a visão dos gestores

Abstract

This research has been carried out through an approach that is investigative as well as quantitative making use of primary data together with a convenient sample of company managers in the Great São Paulo and based on competence theories. The results have shown that competence derives mainly from the individual's fundamental characteristics, their upbringing (knowledge, ability, attitude), behavior and action towards work. What is more, it has indicated that young managers, MBA/specialization graduates, consider eleven faculties, mainly behavioral ones, as the most efficient: initiative, personal as well as team development and confidence on decision making. The motivation of this research comes from the necessity of professionals to develop faculties that distinguish them from one another, and also of showing, through the accomplishment of a task, the capacity to promote future changes that will support the organization when facing its competitors. This comes as a response to the rapid development of technology, globalization, the growth of new and varied organizations and the new standard of fierce competition, which results in environmental changes and uncertainties never seen before. However, the whole dynamics make the traditional sources of competitive advantages obsolete, overcome by innovation, and rely on the individual's ability to adapt and learn faster.