GUIDELINES OF PERSONAL MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BUDDHADHAMMA PRINCIPLES FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL IN BANG KHO LAEM DISTRICT, BANGKOK

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the state of personnel management in primary schools in Bang Kho Laem District of Bangkok, 2) to propose the guidelines for personnel management development according to Buddhadhamma principles for primary schools in Bang Kho Laem of Bangkok. Mixed methods research between quantitative research and qualitative research was used in the study. The quantitative data were collected by questionnaire from 199 samples. The qualitative data were collected by in-depth interviews with 8 experts. Quantitative data were analyzed by mean, standard deviation whereas qualitative data was analyzed by content analysis. Results were found that 1) the state of personnel management in primary schools in Bang Kho Laem District of Bangkok in 4 aspects was at a high level in overall. In details, the highest was on personnel performance evaluation, followed by personnel planning, personnel maintaining, and personnel recruitment, respectively. 2) The guidelines for personnel management development according to Buddhadhamma principles for primary schools in Bang Kho Laem of Bangkok based on the 4 principles of Sangkhahavatthu IV are as follows: 1) Dana: the budget is allocated for materials and equipment used in operations for the success in the organization and advancement in the school administration; 2) Piyavaca: the executives are hospitable and know how to use words in management; 3) Atthacariya: the executives act as role models in maintaining discipline, give assistance to subordinates and their relatives; 4) Samanattata: the executives treat subordinates evenly and equally. They behave themselves as good role of model and suitable to their position and duty including being friendly with subordinates.