Which framework highlights three primary skill areas: technical, human, and conceptual?

• A. Organizational Culture
• B. Group Mechanisms
• C. Skills Approach
• D. Integrative Model of Organizational Behavior

Answer: (C)

The Skill Approach is the framework that identifies three core areas of capability: technical, human, and conceptual. Technical skill is knowing how to perform specific tasks and use tools or techniques—most necessary for those in lower-level roles who work directly with the work itself. Human skill involves the ability to work with people—communicating, motivating, resolving conflicts, and leading teams—critical at all levels but especially important for coordinating and guiding others. Conceptual skill is the capacity to see the organization as a whole, understand interdependencies, and think strategically about how different parts fit together—becoming increasingly vital as leaders move into higher levels of responsibility.

Other options refer to broader domains (like culture or group dynamics) that don’t center on these three specific skill areas, so they don’t capture the same framework.