GUIDELINES FOR PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA BASED ON THE SANGAHAVATTHU 4 PRINCIPLES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN PHRA SAMUT CHEDI DISTRICT, SAMUT PRAKAN PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aims to 1) study the priority needs for personnel administration in the digital era; 2) study the development of personnel administration in the digital era based on the Sangahavatthu 4 principles; and 3) propose guidelines for personnel administration in the digital era based on the Sangahavatthu 4 principles for secondary schools in Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan Province. This study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative research using questionnaires administered to a sample of 108 participants, with data analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the Priority Needs Index (PNI). Qualitative research through interviews with 6 key informants, with data analyzed using content analysis.

The research findings revealed that: 1) the priority needs for personnel administration in the digital era for secondary schools in Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan Province, were ranked as follows: first, personnel development; second, performance evaluation; third, workforce planning; fourth, recruitment, appointment, and personnel placement; and 5th, personnel retention. 2) The development of personnel administration in the digital era based on the Sangahavatthu 4 principles comprised five aspects: Workforce Planning, which emphasized utilizing digital technology for data analysis and contingency planning; Recruitment and Appointment, which employed online recruitment systems and digital databases for record-keeping; Personnel Development, which promoted coaching and Professional Learning Communities (PLC) via digital platforms; Personnel Retention involved creating an easily accessible digital knowledge base; and Performance Evaluation communicated results and fostered understanding through digital channels. 3) The guidelines for personnel administration in the digital era based on the Sangahavatthu 4 principles included: (1) Dana (Giving): using digital databases to distribute opportunities transparently and reduce workloads; (2) Piyavaca (Kindly Speech): communicating politely and clearly in recruitment announcements to attract candidates; (3) Atthacariya (Useful Conduct): applying Skill Mapping systems and information technology for optimal personnel placement matching their expertise; and (4) Samanattata (Even and Equal Treatment): establishing standardized digital competency requirements equitably and without discrimination for all positions.