Competency Identification of Officials in Omani Civil Service for Improving Government Performance

Abstract

This study aims to identify the relationship between core competencies (teamwork, Results Driven, Communication, Customer Focus, Creative & Innovation) and leadership competencies (thinking Strategic, Leading Change, leading people, building relationships, Improving Performance) and its impact on improving government performance in the civil service units in the Sultanate of Oman. The descriptive approach was used by the study tool “Questionnaire" through a sample of (332) employees of permanent jobs in the government units, the analysis of data and hypothesis testing by (SPSS). The results of the study showed a strong and positive correlation between core competencies, leadership and improved government performance in civil service units, The study recommends that these competencies should be applied in various human resources management practices and placed within an integrated framework that is compatible with the future vision of Oman 2040, which seeks to develop competencies and improve the effectiveness of government performance.