MOSAIC model
MOSAIC model in performance appraisal
1. Definition of MOSAIC method:
Multipurpose Occupational Systems Analysis Inventory-Closed Ended (MOSAIC model) is a job analysis method used to collect information from incumbents and supervisors on many occupations for a wide range of HRM functions.
2. History of MOSAIC method / technique:
This method developed by the Office of Personnel Management.
Based on Gregory and Park, 1992: This system uses an automated occupational analysis approach that eliminates costly redundancies in the collection of data and provides technically sound, legally defensible procedures and documentation to support human resource management .
3. Purpose of MOSAIC method / technique
MOSAIC has been conducting a large occupational analysis projects, each project conduct a different set of occupations (e.g., clerical, managerial, etc.) for government occupations.
4. Using of MOSAIC method / technique
Each job analysis inventory used to collect data for MOSAIC include a variety of descriptors. The two critical types of descriptors are tasks and competencies.
The questionnaire contained a diverse set of items, including:
• 22 competencies (a human quality or characteristic associated with the performance of managerial tasks, e.g., knowledge, skill, ability, trait, motive, or self-concept) rated in terms of importance, and needed proficiency at entry;
• 151 job tasks rated in terms of importance for effective job performance;
A standard questionnaire was developed and sent to over 20,000 federal executives, managers, and supervisors.
5. Reference:
Author: Davi Ngo, hrvinet.com
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