{"id":33074,"date":"2019-09-17T08:53:43","date_gmt":"2019-09-17T08:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoozoocomm.co.za\/cognadev\/?p=33074"},"modified":"2026-06-29T09:11:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:11:47","slug":"intellectual-capital-management-assessment-products-and-constructs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoozoocomm.co.za\/cognadev\/2019\/09\/17\/intellectual-capital-management-assessment-products-and-constructs\/","title":{"rendered":"Intellectual Capital Management: Assessment Products and Constructs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Intellectual Capital Management: Assessment Products and Constructs&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:35pt|text_align:left|color:%23049EB3&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Arvo%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Part 4 of 4&#8243; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:20px|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;By Maretha Prinsloo&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:20px|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]In this final blog of the 4-part series, the assessment products which were referred to in part 3 are examined in more detail.<\/p>\n<p>Job Analysis by means of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognadev.com\/assessments\/ccm\">Contextualised Competency Mapping<\/a> (CCM) tool and integrated reporting via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognadev.com\/assets\/reports\/2019\/sample-alex-ICR-std-ENG.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Integrative Competency Report<\/a> (ICR), offers the following.<\/p>\n<p>It:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>determines the SST level of complexity of a job or functional job family<\/li>\n<li>specifies the role-related competency requirements of a role at the applicable SST level<\/li>\n<li>matches individual assessment profiles to the job requirements<\/li>\n<li>compares the cognitive suitability of various candidates to the job requirements<\/li>\n<li>identifies the required team development initiatives<\/li>\n<li>enables competency-based performance evaluations through an online 360- degree questionnaire<\/li>\n<li>informs reporting on the person\u2019s competency-based match to a specific role<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">An example of CCM items<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;33077&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>9 Examples of the 46 competency requirements as reflective of 6 categories of functioning<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;33078&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Examples of generic competency definitions<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;33088&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>An example of the behavioural components of a competency at the Tactical Strategy level of work<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Innovation applied at Tactical strategy <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applying an enterprising and original approach to initiate change by exploring and formulating new ideas and tactical strategies to continuously improve systems functioning, professional application or business unit performance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>continuous critical evaluation of the effectiveness of systems and processes<\/li>\n<li>benchmark and implement improved systems<\/li>\n<li>reorganise operational structures and processes<\/li>\n<li>change tactics in allocating resources<\/li>\n<li>experiment in leveraging resources and people skills creatively<\/li>\n<li>apply an entrepreneurial and experimental approach<\/li>\n<li>spot opportunities<\/li>\n<li>show personal resilience and resourcefulness<\/li>\n<li>show energy and optimism<\/li>\n<li>identify and capitalise on untapped resources<\/li>\n<li>show change awareness<\/li>\n<li>use effective communication<\/li>\n<li>ensure wide adoption of best practices<\/li>\n<li>build a culture of improvement<\/li>\n<li>reward creative contributions<\/li>\n<li>challenge the status quo<\/li>\n<li>show risk awareness<\/li>\n<li>monitor transition processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Cognadev\u2019s approach to holistic assessment<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;33079&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Cognadev\u2019s holistic assessment battery<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;33080&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Assessment products: Cognitive assessment by using the Cognitive Process Profile (CPP) and\/or Learning Orientation Index (LOI)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognadev.com\/assessments\/cpp\">CPP<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognadev.com\/assessments\/loi\">LOI<\/a> have been developed for the purpose of measuring cognitive processes, styles, learning potential and complexity capabilities. Both assessments involve automated simulation exercises which externalise and track thinking processes. The results for both assessments are interpreted by algorithmic expert systems; with detailed explanatory reports (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognadev.com\/assets\/documentation\/CPP\/standard-report.pdf\">CPP<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognadev.com\/blog\/intellectual-capital-management\/LOI_Full.pdf\">LOI<\/a>) provided to support a number of HR objectives including selection, placement, career pathing and personal or team development.<\/p>\n<p>Read more on the cognitive assessment approach in an article published in the journal <a href=\"http:\/\/integralleadershipreview.com\/9270-cognition-theory-measurement-implications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Integral Leadership Review<\/a> and in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognadev.com\/what-is-the-information-processing-model\/\">whitepaper<\/a> published on the Cognadev website.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Assessment products: Values assessment by using the Values Orientation (VO)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For purposes of the measurement of values and culture, otherwise referred to as levels of consciousness, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognadev.com\/assessments\/vo\">Value Orientations<\/a> (VO) tool has been developed. It is based on a host of developmental models from psychology, consciousness theory and the spiritual traditions \u2013 the Spiral Dynamics (SD) model in particular. The VO measures and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognadev.com\/assets\/reports\/2015\/value-orientations-full.pdf\">reports<\/a> upon worldviews, values, perceptual systems, decision making frameworks and cultural memes. Further model and assessment information can be found in a paper published in the journal <a href=\"http:\/\/integralleadershipreview.com\/7166-consciousness-models-in-action-comparisons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Integral Leadership Review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Spiral Dynamics (SD) model<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;33081&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Motivational assessment by using the Motivational Profile (MP)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #049eb3;\"><em>\u201c&#8230; motivation may be just as important to job performance as ability\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 20px;\">\u2013 Paul Barret (2017)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognadev.com\/assessments\/mp\">Motivational Profile<\/a> (MP) is a non-transparent psychological tool with a Jungian flavour. It is based on the use of archetypes or metaphors and measures aspects of personal functioning for which self-reporting by a test candidate is not suitable. Many different aspects of motivational drive and energy are addressed by the MP. Graphics of the person\u2019s motivational drivers in life, work and relationship are shown below, followed by the graphic representation of the dynamic personality patterns as specified by the Enneagram. Besides these two graphically depicted constructs, the MP also measures and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognadev.com\/assets\/reports\/2018\/motivational-profile-full.pdf\">reports<\/a> upon many other aspects of motivational drive.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;33082&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;33083&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>The assessment tools available on the Cliquidity volume-assessment platform<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;33084&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>An example of an Integrated Competency Report (ICR)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A person\u2019s assessment results on the above-mentioned tools (and several others that are available in the market) are algorithmically linked to the SST related competencies of the job\/job family. The competency scores are thus holistically informed by all the various psychological aspects involved, as this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognadev.com\/blog\/intellectual-capital-management\/Sample_Alex_ICR-21628_31771_STD_ENG.docx\">example report<\/a> shows.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>The above-mentioned products thus inform the HR Trends of the future as identified by a Deloitte survey in 2017<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;33085&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Additional readings on assessment practices<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Cognition: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/3035990\/why-you-should-hire-for-potential-not-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why you should hire for potential, not experience<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Values and culture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrtechnologist.com\/articles\/talent-assessment\/cultural-fit-a-must-for-candidate-selection-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cultural Fit: A must for candidate selection<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Motivation: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognadev.com\/motivation-assessment-just-got-whole-lot-important\">Motivation assessment just got a whole lot more important<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Intellectual Capital Management: Assessment Products and Constructs&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:35pt|text_align:left|color:%23049EB3&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Arvo%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Part 4 of 4&#8243; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:20px|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_custom_heading<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":33034,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33074","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-intellectual-capital-management"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoozoocomm.co.za\/cognadev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33074","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoozoocomm.co.za\/cognadev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoozoocomm.co.za\/cognadev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoozoocomm.co.za\/cognadev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoozoocomm.co.za\/cognadev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33074"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/hoozoocomm.co.za\/cognadev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33074\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33101,"href":"https:\/\/hoozoocomm.co.za\/cognadev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33074\/revisions\/33101"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoozoocomm.co.za\/cognadev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33034"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoozoocomm.co.za\/cognadev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33074"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoozoocomm.co.za\/cognadev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33074"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoozoocomm.co.za\/cognadev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33074"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}