Table A1

Measurement scales used in this study

Variables and statements
Career development (Otoo et al., 2019; Otoo and Mishra, 2018a; Sturges et al., 2002)
  • My organization provides coaching to enhance my career (CD1)

  • My organization supports my individual development strategy (CD2)

  • My organization provides unprejudiced career guidance whenever required (CD3)

  • I have been introduced to people at work who are prepared to help me develop my career (CD4)

Training (Otoo et al., 2019; Otoo and Mishra, 2018a; Singh, 2004)
  • Adequate and relevant knowledge and skills are acquired through training programs (TR1)

  • The knowledge and skills associated aids used in the training programs are available for use (TR2)

  • The activities of the training programs meet my needs (TR3)

  • I am sponsored to training programs on the basis of relevant training needs (TR4)

Performance appraisal (Otoo et al., 2019; Otoo and Mishra, 2018a)
  • The appraisal system in my organization is growth and developmental oriented (PA1)

  • My organization provides a written and operational performance appraisal system (PA2)

  • Performance is assessed on established objective and measurable outcomes (PA3)

  • Performance review discussions conducted with the highest quality and care (PA4)

Public procurement effectiveness (Goshie, 2020; Janda and Seshadri, 2001)
  • The goods delivered to my organization are as per the agreed time (PE1)

  • Fair, reasonable, competitive and affordable prices are used in my organization's procurement process (PE2)

  • The agreed quality is always delivered on time (PE3)

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