An organisation wants to identify the competencies required for a newly created leadership role before beginning recruitment. The HR team conducts behavioural event interviews with high-performing managers, studies critical incidents, and develops competency indicators. Which HR technique is primarily being used?

Competency Mapping is the systematic process of identifying knowledge, skills, behaviours and personal attributes required for successful performance in a particular role. Behavioural Event Interview (BEI), Critical Incident Technique and expert panels are commonly used methods. Why others are incorrect A. Job Evaluation → Determines worth of jobs, not competencies. C. HR Audit → Reviews HR functions. D. Workforce Planning → Estimates manpower demand. E. Assessment Centre → Assesses existing candidates rather than identifying competencies.