core competency
die Kernkompetenz, die Kernkompetenzen
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core competency
A particularly important skill or a central area of expertise that represents the strength of a person or organization. For companies, this often refers to a capability that sets them apart from their competitors.
Die Kernkompetenz des Unternehmens liegt in der Entwicklung energiesparender Motoren.
The company's core competency lies in developing energy efficient engines.
core competency
A central area for which an institution is responsible and in which it is authorized to make decisions.
Die Entscheidung über den Haushalt gehört zu den Kernkompetenzen des Parlaments.
The decision on the budget falls within the parliament's core competencies.
| gender | feminine die |
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| plural | die Kernkompetenzen |
| genitive | der Kernkompetenz |
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| nominative | die Kernkompetenz | die Kernkompetenzen |
| accusative | die Kernkompetenz | die Kernkompetenzen |
| dative | der Kernkompetenz | den Kernkompetenzen |
| genitive | der Kernkompetenz | der Kernkompetenzen |
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'Kernkompetenz' (core competency) consists of 'Kern' (core) and 'Kompetenz' (competency). Here, 'Kern' indicates that something is central; this component can also help you understand other compound words.
Das Unternehmen bietet viele Leistungen an, aber seine Kernkompetenz ist die Softwareentwicklung.
The company offers many services, but its core competency is software development.
Words such as 'Fachwissen' (expert knowledge), 'Stärken' (strengths), and 'Wettbewerb' (competition) point to the meaning of a skill or capability. When the context involves laws, government responsibilities, and decision making rights, it often refers to an institution's area of responsibility.
Dank ihres technischen Fachwissens hat die Firma eine Kernkompetenz im Bau von Solaranlagen entwickelt.
Thanks to its technical expertise, the company developed a core competency in building solar power systems.
Das Gesetz legt fest, welche Kernkompetenzen die Behörde hat.
The law specifies which core competencies the authority has.
In business language, 'Kernkompetenzen aufbauen' (to build core competencies), 'Kernkompetenzen ausbauen' (to expand core competencies), and 'sich auf seine Kernkompetenzen konzentrieren' (to focus on one's core competencies) are typical collocations. They are often used when discussing a company's long term development.
Nach dem Verkauf einiger Geschäftsbereiche konzentriert sich die Firma auf ihre Kernkompetenzen.
After selling some business units, the company is focusing on its core competencies.
You can use 'die Kernkompetenz liegt in' (the core competency lies in) to name an area of particular strength. The dative follows 'in' in this expression.
Unsere Kernkompetenz liegt in der Beratung kleiner Betriebe.
Our core competency lies in advising small businesses.
The pattern 'zu den Kernkompetenzen einer Institution gehören' (to be among an institution's core competencies) assigns a central responsibility or decision making authority to that institution. 'einer Institution' (an institution) indicates who is responsible for it.
Die Kontrolle der Regierung gehört zu den Kernkompetenzen des Parlaments.
Monitoring the government is among the parliament's core competencies.
