Table 1: Comparing self-perceived performance characteristics and self-perceived training needs with the number of year in present rank.

Performance characteristics

</= 5 years

> 5 years

Statistical analysis

mean

SD

mean

SD

t-test

p-value

General

3.03

0.4

3.09

0.46

0.54

> 0.05

Managerial

2.77

0.53

3.01

0.54

1.70

0.1

Professional

3.10

0.44

3.21

0.53

0.87

> 0.05

Training needs under general

6.74

1.49

6.27

1.77

1.10

> 0.05

Training needs under managerial

6.97

1.69

6.46

1.84

1.10

> 0.05

Training needs under professional

6.16

2.0

6.10

1.80

0.13

> 0.05