Table 2: Comparing self-perceived competency and self-perceived training needs with the number of year in present rank.

Competency & training needs under various categories </= 5 years > 5 years Statistical analysis
mean SD mean SD t-test p-value
Functional competency 2.44 0.53 2.76 0.61 8.18 < 0.0001
Personal competency 2.50 0.58 2.75 0.68 5.91 < 0.0001
People & team competency 2.27 0.63 2.68 0.64 9.39 < 0.0001
Organizational effectiveness 2.34 0.62 2.60 0.66 6.14 < 0.0001
Training Needs under functional 6.81 1.33 6.52 1.72 2.85 0.004
Training needs under personal 6.50 1.62 6.71 1.88 1.76 > 0.05
Training needs under people & team 6.11 1.70 6.33 1.79 1.85 > 0.05
Training needs under organizational effectiveness 5.75 1.92 6.12 1.93 2.86 0.004