A Study of the Components of a Happy Organization in Schools Under Local Administrative Organizations
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This study aimed to examine the components of a happy organization in schools under local administrative organizations. The research was conducted in three stages: (1) synthesizing the components of a school happiness organization from 12 related documents and research studies; (2) conducting interviews with seven experts regarding the components of a school happiness organization; and (3) assessing the appropriateness and feasibility of the proposed components by five experts. The research instruments included a document analysis form, an interview protocol, and a five-point Likert-scale questionnaire. Data were analyzed using means, percentages, and standard deviations.
The results revealed that the components of a happy organization in schools, derived from document synthesis and expert interviews, comprised six components: 1) personnel’s physical and mental well-being, 2) human resource management, 3) opportunities for career growth, 4) an organizational culture that supports job performance, 5) a positive workplace atmosphere and environment, and 6) a harmonious and collaborative school community. The overall appropriateness of the components was rated at the highest level (M = 4.81, SD = 0.39), and the overall feasibility was also rated at the highest level (M = 4.79, SD = 0.44). These findings indicate that the proposed components are appropriate and feasible for adoption as the core components of a happy organization in schools under local administrative organizations.
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