Finally, until recently there has been a general failure to meaningfully distinguish between competency modeling and job analysis, Lucia and Lepsinger(1999) identify two major goals of competency modeling: the identification of the skills knowledge, and characteristics required to do the job and the identification of behaviors related to success on the job. It is unclear how these particular goals differ from those of a typi- cal job analysis. Lucia and Lepsinger also identify a number f business needs that competency models can address-for example, clarifying expectations, hiring the best people, and maximizing productivity. Again, it is difficult to imagine that these particular needs cannot be addressed via job-analytic procedures. Lasuy, Lucia and Lepsinger outline the benefits of using competency-based HR systems. For example, they propose that in selection systems, competency models can help provide a complete picture of the job requirements: for succession planning, competency models clarify the skills knowledge, and characteristics required for the job. These benefits parallel the benefits of using job analysis to enhance HR systems. Thus, despite the increasing reliance on compe tency modeling in organizations, it is doubtful that the process represents something unique from what most people currently think of as job analysis