competence [English]

Syndetic Relationships

InterPARES Definition

n. ~ IP2 · A sphere of functional responsibility entrusted to a physical or juridical person.

Other Definitions

  • Black's 9th 2009 (†382 p. 322): 1. A basic or minimal ability to do something; qualification, esp. to testify . . . – 2. The capacity of an official body to do something . . . – Authenticity .
  • IP2 Dictionary (†242 s.v. competence): n., A sphere of functional responsibility entrusted to a physical or juridical person. [General Dictionaries] n., The ability to carry out a task or practice a skill; competence should be capable of evaluation and should be transferable between trainers and trainees. Core competencies are the central skills of a particular group of jobs. [Computer and Information Sciences] n., (of witnesses) The legal capacity of a person to be a witness. [Government] n., The mandate and authority given to an office or person to accomplish something. [General Dictionaries] n., Having the basic qualifications to perform a function. [General Dictionaries]
  • IP2 Dictionary (†242 ): n. ~ The ability to carry out a task or practice a skill; competence should be capable of evaluation and should be transferable between trainers and trainees. Core competencies are the central skills of a particular group of jobs. [Computer and Information Sciences] n., (of witnesses) The legal capacity of a person to be a witness. [Government] n., The mandate and authority given to an office or person to accomplish something. [General Dictionaries] n., Having the basic qualifications to perform a function. [General Dictionaries]
  • IP2 Glossary (†386 s.v. competence): n., A sphere of functional responsibility entrusted to a physical or juridical person. [General Dictionaries - Select List of Archival Terminology ]
  • SAA Glossary 2005 (†241 ): n., also competency ~ 1. Having the basic qualifications to perform a function. – 2. Diplomatics · The mandate and authority given to an office or person to accomplish something. Notes: Competence is not necessarily tied to responsibility. If a competent individual acts as an agent for another person, the person represented may be responsible for any action taken. For example, an archivist in a large repository may have competence to negotiate deeds of gift, but the responsibility for those deeds may lie with the repository’s director.

Citations

  • ISACA Glossary (†743 s.v. competence): The ability to perform a specific task, action or function successfully. (†1768)
  • Law 2011 (†581 s.v. core competence): A key ability or strength that an organization has acquired that differentiates it from others, gives it competitive advantage, and contributes to its long-term success. The concept of core competence is most closely associated with the work of Gary Hamel and C.K. Prahalad, notably in their book Competing for the Future (1994). They describe core competences as bundles of skills and technologies resulting from organizational learning. These provide access to markets, contribute to customer value, and are difficult for competitors to imitate. Core competence is a resource-based approach to corporate strategy. The terms core competence and core capability are often used interchangeably, but some writers make varying distinctions between the two concepts. (†1138)