Antecedents and Consequences of Work Competency of Practice Staff in Private Companies

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Jaruwan Muangjaroen
Viroj Jadesadalug

Abstract

The purposes of this research are to study the antecedents and consequences of work competency of practice staff in private companies. The sample group used for the study consisted of 400 personnel. Questionnaires were used as the tools for data collection, and methods of analysis included percentage, standard deviation, and the relationships between independent variables, Pearson’s correlation, and multiple regressions. The results showed that the antecedents affecting performance effectiveness, career advancement, work happiness, and work life balance. Outcome work competency affected performance effectiveness, knowledge, skills, self-concept, traits, and motive. Finally, the implications of the findings and suggestions for future research are presented.

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Muangjaroen, J., & Jadesadalug, V. (2018). Antecedents and Consequences of Work Competency of Practice Staff in Private Companies. University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Journal Humanities and Social Sciences, 38(3), 14–28. Retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/utccjournalhs/article/view/157945
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