Evaluation of probationary performance of Thai Government officials

Abstract

This mixed methodology research aims to evaluate the probationary performance of Thai Government officials in order to obtain the suggestion for improving the criteria and method of probationary performance. The qualitative research started from an interview with executives, followed by the survey on behaviours of new generation and opinion survey on probationary performance among government officials. Content analysis and multiple regression analysis were applied. According to the findings, data from every source agreed that the main function of probationary performance is to be the last step in selecting qualified government officials suitable for specific agencies. The factors of organisation culture of government agencies, the nature of Thai Government officials, and behaviours of the new generation can forecast the decision of new generation to work in civil service by 56.90%. The result suggested that the probationary period should be six months. It is also recommended that e-learning and general seminar among officials during probationary period as should not be part of the judgment criteria, but be under supervision of supervisors. In addition, the ratio of performance and behavioural score should be maintained at 50:50, but the minimum score of each attribute is 60%, and the minimum total score is 70%. Copyright © 2021 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.