IT competencies

What is the main goal of managing IT competencies in an organization?

• To reduce the number of employees in IT departments

• To ensure technology investments are minimized

• To align IT skills with business and information management goals

• To make IT departments independent of business units

Which of the following is a technical competency in IT?

• Database administration

• Negotiation and leadership

• Time management

• Conflict resolution

What type of competency is crucial for aligning IT projects with business strategy?

• Coding and debugging

• Clerical and administrative skills

• Manual technical tasks

• Strategic and business competencies

In IT management, why are soft skills increasingly important?

• They replace the need for technical expertise

• They improve collaboration, communication, and team performance

• They reduce project costs directly

• They make employees more dependent on managers

Which HR function ensures that IT employees keep up with rapid technological change?

• Training and development

• Recruitment

• Compensation

• Exit interviews

What is the main risk when an organization lacks employees with strong IS/ICT competencies?

• Increased flexibility and innovation

• Project delays and poor information management

• Reduced need for HR planning

• Faster system development

What is the primary responsibility of IT management in human resource development?

• To handle payroll and benefits

• To hire only technical experts

• To delegate HR activities to line managers only

• To identify, develop, and utilize IT-related competencies strategically

What HR challenge is often caused by high employee turnover in IT departments?

• Stronger teamwork

• Loss of organizational knowledge and productivity

• Improved morale

• Better innovation

Which of the following can help attract and retain IT professionals?

• Offering continuous learning and flexible work arrangements

• Limiting career growth opportunities

• Restricting communication between teams

• Reducing employee autonomy

In the context of IT HR planning, what does “maintain” refer to?

• Hiring new employees only

• Retaining skilled staff through motivation and support

• Reducing training budgets

• Outsourcing all technical roles