This purpose of this study was to investigate the tasks and job competencies new
staff member training should focus on to ensure efficiency and proficiency in front- and
back-end operations in Payment Services roles; identify the job competencies that
managers and staff members perceive as necessary to perform required tasks associated
with those operational areas; and, determine the traits most strongly associated with the
identified job competencies based on personality research using the WorkPlace Big Five
Profile. Support of this study was based on a strategic business need to establish a more
comprehensive method for selection, training, and evaluation. A total of 81 duty areas
and 557 tasks were identified and rank ordered along with 46 core job competencies
shared amongst the 149 tasks identified in the top 25 percent. When considering the
importance of individual and organizational congruence, awareness of the expected job
competencies can influence attitude, expectations, and organizational acceptance.
Identifying success-related attitudes and realistic job expectations can enhance new staff
members success and longevity with the organization. Although the traits appear to
The shared competencies for back-end operations included (a) “knows
necessary procedures,” (b) “analyzes information,” (c) “enters electronic data,” (d) “is
familiar with documentation,” and (e) “communicates with others.”
Reviewing 360-Degree Survey Results