Competency Development of Employees in the Manufacturing Industry Group In Tak Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to: (1) investigate the level of competency development among employees in the manufacturing sector in Tak Province; (2) compare the competency development of employees based on personal factors; (3) examine the factors influencing competency development; and (4) explore the relationship between internal organizational factors and employee competency development. The sample group consisted of 396 employees working in the manufacturing industry in Tak Province. A questionnaire was employed as the research instrument. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics including percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics such as Independent Sample T-Test, One-Way ANOVA, and Multiple Regression Analysis.

              The research findings revealed that: 1) the majority of the respondents were female, aged between 31–40 years, held educational qualifications below the bachelor's degree level, had less than 5 years of work experience, and earned a monthly income between 10,001 and 15,000 baht; 2) overall, the level of competency development was rated at the highest level (=4.25, S.D.=0.54) 3) internal organizational factors were found to have a statistically significant influence on employee competency development at the α = 0.05 level. and 4) there was a strong positive correlation between internal organizational factors and competency development, with a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.843, which was statistically significant at the 0.01 level.