Functional Knowledge (Factor A)
This factor measures the requirements of the job for knowledge of functional work and activities. It measures this through a hierarchy of work extending from ‘tasks’ to ‘full theory and practice in more than one discipline’. In this factor, subject area refers to "technical expertise" not business functioning (which is covered in Factor B).

Business Expertise (Factor B)
This factor measures the requirements of the job for knowledge and expertise about the business rather than about ‘technical expertise’. This is measured by establishing gradients of knowledge of the work unit to knowledge of the industry (ies) in which the business functions.

Leadership (Factor C)
This factor measures the requirements of the job for providing leadership and guidance to others. It is measured through the nature and breadth of the leadership.

Problem Solving (Factor D)
This factor measures the level of the mental skills that are required in order to perform a particular role.

Nature of Impact (Factor E)
This factor measures how the job impacts the business by measuring the overall responsibility associated with the job. As such, this factor addresses only the way in which the impact of the job is exhibited. Factor F measures the Area of Impact. The two impact factors need to be used in tandem, such that Factor E best captures the nature (primary ‘type’) of impact and Factor F best captures the area (scope/size) of impact.

Area of Impact (Factor F)
This factor measures the area of impact which the job has on the business by measuring the specific organizational entities where the impact will be felt. This factor needs to be used in tandem with Factor E: Nature of Impact as the two need to correspond with each other.

Interpersonal Skills (Factor G)
This factor measures the level and the type of "people skills" that are normally required in order to perform a particular role.