applications and contexts
Although competence has been examined from different disciplines and perspectives, it can be simply conceptualized as an individual's ability to interact appropriately and effectively with another person in a specific context. As a basic need of human beings, competence can be understood as the extent to which a person produces the intended effect in the process of interaction. [Source: Encyclopedia of Communication Theory; Competence Theories]
competence theories
concepts
interpersonal concepts
psycho-cognitive orientations