APPLICATION OF IDDHIPADA 4 IN THE WORK OF THAI RED CROSS OFFICIALS, SRI RACHA DISTRICT, CHONBURI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article has the following objectives: 1. To study the application of the Four Bases of Power in the work of Thai Red Cross Society staff. 2. To compare the application of the Four Bases of Power in the work of Thai Red Cross Society staff. 3. To suggest guidelines for the application of the Four Bases of Power in the work of Thai Red Cross Society staff. This is a mixed-method research. The quantitative research collected data from a sample of 341 people. The statistics used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The qualitative research collected data through interviews with 5 key informants. The data was analyzed by content analysis with context.

            The research results found that: 1. The application of the Four Bases of Iddhipada in the work of the Thai Red Cross Society staff was at a high level overall. When considering each aspect, it was at a high level in all aspects. In order of average values from highest to lowest, it was found that the aspect with the highest average value was Chanda, followed by Viriya and Citta, and the aspect with the lowest average value was Vimansa, respectively. 2. The comparative results showed that staff with different education and experience had different opinions on the application of the Four Bases of Iddhipada in the work of the Thai Red Cross Society staff. Overall, it was significantly different at the 0.05 level. Staff with different genders and ages had no different opinions on the application of the Four Bases of Iddhipada in the work of the Thai Red Cross Society staff. 3. Recommendations: 1) In terms of Chanda, it was found that staff from all units of the Thai Red Cross Society have love and are good friends to one another. 2) In terms of Viriya, it was found that staff of the Thai Red Cross Society performed their duties in a prepared manner to be ready to provide services. Should prepare half an hour in advance every 3) Mental aspect, found that when the supervisor assigns work and is ready to do it immediately, it reduces the backlog of work. 4) Inquiry aspect, found that the defects are checked and solutions are found to prevent them from happening again consistently.