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Competency consists of an employee’s knowledge, skills, and abilities, which are vital for maintaining organisational performance. An important tool for competency development would be the application of competency profiles, which should be developed to represent specific professions. Although many research have been conducted across various fields of study, professions, and organisations, the number of guidelines for developing competency profiles for future references is limited. To address this gap, this paper presents a step-by-step guideline for developing employee competency profiles using a modified Delphi technique. However, due to the Covid-19 outbreak, an adaptation of the participatory approach is required using the e-platform. Thus, this paper will narrate a methodological procedure that follows the restrictions and social distancing norms imposed during the COVID-19 outbreak using a platform known as e-Delphi. Future researchers and organisations can use the methodological procedures outlined in this paper to develop and validate employee competency profiles by applying the new normal research approach of using e-Delphi. Researchers and practitioners from other fields of study can also refer to the e–Delphi guideline, especially when dealing with high-stake studies, such as modelling, instrument development, module development, and index development during this global crisis.
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To Cite this Article: Arifin, M. A. (2021). Applying Modified e-Delphi Technique: Guideline for HR Researchers and Practitioners for Developing Competency Profiles During Covid-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(9), 746–754.
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