Measurement scales used in this study
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| Career development (Otoo et al., 2019; Otoo and Mishra, 2018a; Sturges et al., 2002) |
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| Training (Otoo et al., 2019; Otoo and Mishra, 2018a; Singh, 2004) |
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| Performance appraisal (Otoo et al., 2019; Otoo and Mishra, 2018a) |
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| Public procurement effectiveness (Goshie, 2020; Janda and Seshadri, 2001) |
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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) |
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) |
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) |
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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