A Model of Effective Personnel Administration Based on Bhuddhadhamma for Primary Schools under Bangkok Metropolitan Administration

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the condition of effective personnel administration for primary schools under Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, and 2) to develop a model of effective personnel administration for primary schools under Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.  Mixed methods research was designed by combining between qualitative research and quantitative research. In qualitative research, documentary study, in-depth interview of 5 school administrators, and focus group discussion with 9 experts were designed. The research tools were a document study form, and interview form. Data were analyzed by using content analysis. In quantitative research, the sample consisted of 390 samples who were directors, department heads and teachers in secondary schools by using multistage randomization. The research instrument was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed by using statistical analysis consisted of percentage, frequency, mean and standard deviation. Results showed that: 1) the condition of effective personnel administration for primary schools under Bangkok Metropolitan Administration consisted of 6 aspects. Overall, there were problems that need to be solved in terms of manpower planning and positioning aspect, information was prepared to allocate the staffing of government teachers and educational personnel. Personnel management aspect was the allocation of government teachers and educational personnel in terms of promoting efficiency, there are some who receive the same salary for one who has more service life.  2) A model of effective personnel administration for primary schools under Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, there were 5 components which were 1) principles, 2) objectives, 3) personnel management process according to Buddhist principles, 4) implementation of the model, and 5) conditions for success by checking according to the standards in 6 areas, the overall result was at a high level.