Training Behavior and Factors Affecting Training Participation Decisions of Private-Sector Employees in Thailand
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This study aimed to (1) examine the training behavior of private-sector employees and (2) analyze personal and behavioral factors influencing their decisions to participate in training. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 400 private-sector employees selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using an online questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, and inferential statistics, including one-way ANOVA and multiple regression analysis, were used for data analysis. The results revealed that (1) training behavior across seven dimensions—decision influencers, training content, reasons for participation, training timing, training location, training type, and beneficiaries—was rated at the highest level. (2) Personal factors, including age, education level, income, and work experience, were significantly associated with decisions to participate in both hard-skill and soft-skill training, whereas gender showed no significant difference. Furthermore, behavioral factors indicated that decision authority, training content, reasons for participation, and training period significantly influenced decisions to participate in hard-skill training, while decision authority, training location, and training methods significantly influenced decisions to participate in soft-skill training. Therefore, private-sector organizations should develop training policies aligned with job characteristics and employee needs, taking into account differences in age, education, income, and work experience, and design appropriate training formats for both hard and soft skills to enhance sustainable human resource development.
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