Percepções dos colaboradores sobre a gestão por competências na Escola Superior de Ciências do Desporto

Abstract

This research explored the perceptions of employees at the Sports Science Higher School in Mozambique about competency-based management, an approach that aims to align employee competencies with institutional objectives. The study was motivated by the need to understand how the implementation of this strategy can impact professional development and administrative effectiveness. The main objective was to identify how teachers and members of the Technical- Administrative Staff perceive competency-based management at ESCIDE. Using a mixed methodology, questionnaires were combined with in-depth interviews, covering 23 employees. The results revealed that, despite a general understanding of the concept, the implementation of competency-based management faces challenges such as resistance to change, insufficient continuous feedback, and a lack of clarity in the competencies required. Perceptions vary, with more experienced employees being the most skeptical about the system's effectiveness. The conclusion is that although competency-based management is seen as positive for professional development, its effective implementation depends on improvements in internal communication, training, and alignment with institutional needs. These findings offer valuable contributions to competency management in higher education institutions in the context of Mozambique, with practical implications for improving its application.