THE MODEL OF FLEXIBILITY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION IN BANGKOK METROPOLITAN ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) study the current state of flexible management among school administrators in Bangkok, 2) develop a The Model of Flexibility School Administration in Bangkok Metropolitan Administration School, and 3) propose a The Model of Flexibility School Administration in Bangkok Metropolitan Administration School. The study employs a mixed-method approach, incorporating qualitative research through document analysis and the creation of semi-structured interviews for in-depth interviews with five key informants. The model was developed through focus group discussions with ten experts. The model was tested and evaluated using quantitative research methods. Two sample groups were involved: the first group comprised 382 school administrators and teachers in Bangkok to assess the current state of flexible management, and the second group consisted of 400 school administrators who evaluated the proposed model based on four evaluation criteria: 1) usefulness, 2) feasibility,

3) appropriateness, and 4) accuracy. Data were analyzed using statistics such as mean, percentage, standard deviation, and the index of necessity.

            The research findings are as follows:

1. The current state of flexible management among school administrators showed that the highest necessity in the technology domain was the emphasis on controlling operations using technology. In the domain of readiness for change, the top priority was developing and evaluating operational plans and strategies to manage potential risks affecting the management environment and stakeholders. In organizational structure, the highest focus was on responding to or creating value for stakeholders. In networking, the primary emphasis was on building relationships for resource sharing with other educational institutions during crises. In leadership, the top priority was continuously evaluating strategies and operational plans to compare them with the institution's goals.


2. The development of the flexible management model through group discussions and post-trial evaluations showed that all aspects were rated as highly appropriate, with an overall average of 92.03%. This was higher than the pre-trial average of 89.93%. The highest-rated aspect was usefulness, followed by accuracy, appropriateness, and feasibility, in that order.


3. The proposed flexible management model for school administrators in Bangkok consists of five components: 1) principles, 2) objectives, 3) the flexible management model for school administrators, 4) guidelines for implementing flexible management with five key approaches, including leadership, networking, readiness for change, organizational structure, and technology, and 5) success factors for implementing the model.