Behavioral Competencies Model Vocabulary Definitions Flashcards
Understand the vocabulary used in the model.
Multitask.
In the sentence below, what does multitask mean?
I multitask every day. I eat breakfast and think about lunch.
Multitask (verb)
To work on more than one task at a time.
Vision
In the sentence below, what does vision mean?
SEC’s vision is to serve our customers and country by delivering world class power services.
Vision (noun)
Business English: The desired future.
Focus
In the sentence below, what does focus mean?
Our focus is on our customers because without them, we have no income.
Focus (noun)
The action of trying to see something clearly.
Execution
In the sentence below, what does execution mean?
The annual bonus depends on successful execution of objectives.
Execution (noun)
Business English: The action of doing a task, especially in a planned way.
Influence
In the sentence below, what does influence mean?
It is easy to see the influence of Islam in Saudi culture.
Influence (noun)
The ability to produce an effect.
Development
In the sentence below, what does development mean?
SEC believes that the professional development of its employees is a key objective.
Development (noun)
A process that creates growth, progress or positive change.
Strategy
In the sentence below, what does strategy mean?
In SEC, each Division and Department reviews its strategy every year and then sets objectives.
Strategy (noun)
A method or plan to achieve something.
Management
In the sentence below, what does management mean?
All ELDC learners must have experience of management.
Management (noun)
The action of controlling the completion of objectives and tasks.
Leadership
In the sentence below, what does leadership mean?
You have the skills, qualities and experience to become part of the leadership team.
Leadership (noun)
The art of motivating a group of people to act toward achieving a shared goal.
Process
In the sentence below, what does process mean?
The danger is that the more we use the process, the less attention we will pay to safety.
Process (noun)
A set of actions that complete a task.
Stakeholders
In the sentence below what does stakeholders mean?
It is in the interests of all stakeholders that SEC operates profitably.
Stakeholders (noun)
Individuals or groups that have an interest in any decision or activity of an organization.
Implement
In the sentence below, what does implement mean?
The number of accidents at SEC has fallen since the decision to implement the 5 Star Safety System.
Implement (verb)
To start using a plan or system.
Diverse
In the sentence below, what does diverse mean?
The aim of Vision 2030 is to create a diverse economy.
Diverse (adjective)
Having many different types.
Allocation
In the sentence below, what does allocation mean?
Our team believes that without a larger allocation of the budget we will not meet our objective.
Allocation (noun)
Distribution of a resource according to a plan.
Inspiring
In the sentence below, what does inspiring mean?
There is no more inspiring book than the Quran.
Inspiring (adjective)
Having the effect of encouraging a person or people to take action.
Empower
In the sentence below, what does empower mean?
Leaders want to empower the managers by ensuring they have the skills, experience, time and resources to complete objectives.
Empower (verb)
To give someone the ability to do something.
Impact
In the sentence below, what does impact mean?
We need to understand the impact our actions will have on our customers.
Impact (noun)
A powerful effect.
Prioritize
In the sentence below, what does prioritize mean?
Sometimes, with so many tasks to complete, it is difficult to prioritize them, but I usually put my English homework at the top of my list.
Prioritize (verb)
To arrange in order of importance.
Align
In the sentence below, what does align mean?
It is the senior management team’s responsibility to align the Company’s strategy to meet customer expectations.
Align (verb)
To organize things so that they fit well together.
Centric
In the sentence below, what does centric mean?
Information technology encourages companies and governments to become data centric.
Centric (adjective)
Centered on something.
Human Capital
In this sentence, what does human capital mean?
The ELDC is one small part of SEC’s investment in improving the value of its human capital.
Human Capital (compound noun)
The skills, knowledge, experience and capacity of a group of people, (usually a workforce).
Initiate
In the sentence below, what does initiate mean?
Without careful planning, new systems can initiate unexpected reactions.
Initiate (verb)
To cause a process or action to begin.
Adapt
In the sentence below, what does adapt mean?
The COVID crisis has forced us to adapt the way we live and work.
Adapt (verb)
To change in order to meet the needs of a different situation.
