Measuring Managerial Competencies in Management Program

Abstract

Global applicants to graduate management schools are increasingly as diverse as the program offerings .Last year, women made up a progressive record worldwide of those taking the standardized entrance test for management programs. This   momentum has also been gaining by leaps and bounds even in Islamic country like Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Management colleges have therefore been challenged with the task of developing students with managerial competency for the competitive advantage. This research aims to  measure characteristics that are representatives of core dimensions of the five basic managerial competencies (a) Communication Competency (b) Planning and Administration Competency (c) Teamwork Competency (d) Multicultural Competency and  (e) Self-Management Competency in university female students of Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. Students benefit by having their managerial competencies defined and develop self awareness by self assessment inventory. This research will be a value addition in Saudi scenario as it will help universities integrate managerial competencies into the program by developmental exercises which will enhance professional development of students and  satisfy community needs of  advancement. Self-Management Competency scores were found to be highest among the student while they were above average in Communication, Planning and Administration, Teamwork, and Multicultural Competency.

Keywords: Managerial competency, Planning and administration, Communication,     Teamwork, Multicultural