Following is a detailed examination of each of
the above components:
Development of a structure of competency types
and levels
In developing the competency structure,
Microsoft developed a four type hierarchy
model which included:
(1) Foundation Skills-base level skills.
(2) Local-advanced skills that apply to a
particular job.
(3) Global skills that are present in all
employees within a particular function.
(4) Universal skills present in all employees
within the entire company.