Development of Knowledge Management Process based on Buddhadhamma in Schools under Office of Secondary Educational Service Area 1

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study the condition and problems of knowledge management according to Buddhist principles, to develop the process of knowledge management according to Buddhist principles, and to propose the process of knowledge management according to Buddhist principles in educational institutions under the Office of Secondary Education Service Area 1. Mixed methods research was used by integrating documented research, quantitative research and qualitative research, which included studying, analyzing and collecting 6 aspects of Buddhist knowledge management from asking for opinions of teachers and educational personnel in educational institutions under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Region 1, and data collected from 375 samples. Interviewed and focus group discussion were used with the group of secondary school administrators, expert in knowledge management and Buddhist teachings and experts in educational institution administration with 10 experts. Statistics used were percentage, mean, standard deviation, qualitative data was analyzed by using content analysis. Results revealed that 1) knowledge management according to Buddhadharma principles in 6 aspects from the opinions of teachers and educational personnel were shown at a high level. 2) Developing knowledge management processes based on Buddhadhamma, consisting of 6 sections which are (1) knowledge assignment, (2) knowledge creation and acquisition, (3) systematic management of the collection of knowledge, (4) access to knowledge, (5) knowledge sharing, and (6) learning. 3) the process of knowledge management according to Buddhist principles in educational institutions under the Office of Secondary Education Service Area 1 was proposed, it was divided into 6 processes as follows: (1) knowledge determination, the 4 principles of power were applied in determining vision, mission and goals at a high level. (2) Creating and seeking knowledge, the dharma is used to find knowledge both internally and externally both are existing knowledge and knowledge to be used at a high level. (3) The principles of Dharma are applied in determining the systematic way of storing knowledge for use both now and in the future at a high level. (4) Access to knowledge principles are established how to apply knowledge internally and externally systematically at a high level. (5) Knowledge sharing, there is a focus on the benefits of knowledge to be used for the benefit of both internal departments and external benefits, and (6) learning with easy access to knowledge convenient learning at a high level.