A Study of the Competency of Government Officials in Buriram Province

Abstract

Background and Aims: Developing the competencies of personnel is one of the important tasks that the Human Resources Department wants to develop personnel to have more potential. Both human resources are an important factor and one of the best strategies that will create a competitive advantage with other organizations as well as being the key to making the organization successful. This research was a study of the competency of government officials at Buriram Provincial Administration Office that aimed 1) to examine opinions regarding the level of competency of government officials at Buriram Provincial Administration Office, and 2) to study opinions and suggestions to be used as a guideline for developing the competency of government officials at Buriram Provincial Administration Office.

Methodology: The sample was 47 government officials at the Buriram Provincial Administration Office selected by purposive sampling. The data were collected by using a questionnaire and the collected data were then analyzed using percentage, mean, and standard deviation (S.D.).

Results: The competency level of the government officials at the Buriram Provincial Administration Office, overall, was at the highest level. When considering each aspect, it was found that every aspect was also at the highest level. The aspect with the highest mean was integrity, followed by service mind, teamwork, achievement motivation, and expertise, respectively. As for the opinions and other suggestions, it was revealed that there should be a campaign to encourage government officials to create their own work manuals, followed by training or study tours should be organized in places where technology is utilized in work, respectively.

Conclusion: The competency of government officials in Buriram Province is on average at the highest level in every aspect. The aspects of adherence to righteousness and ethics were the aspects with the highest averages, respectively. The results of the research recommend that there be a campaign to encourage civil servants to do their jobs, having personal work manuals and organizing training in places where the technology is actually used.