PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY ACCORDING TO THE FOUR GHARĀVĀSA-DHAMMA OF ADMINISTRATORS IN THE WANG PHU PHA UNITED CAMPUS GROUP UNDER THE OFFICE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION SERVICE AREA LOEI AND NONG BUA LAMPHU

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the current state of personnel administration in the 21^st century among administrators in the Wang Phu Pha United Campus Group under the Office of Secondary Education Service Area Loei and Nong Bua Lamphu; 2) to examine personnel administration in the 21^st century based on the Four Gharāvāsa-Dhamma among these administrators; 3) to propose guidelines for personnel administration in the 21^st century according to the Four Gharāvāsa-Dhamma among these administrators. The study utilized a sample of 217 participants, and statistical tools used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The research results were as follows: 1. The current state of personnel administration in the 21^st century among administrators in the Wang Phu Pha United Campus Group was rated at a high level overall. When analyzed by specific aspects, all areas were at a high level. Ranked from highest to lowest, the results were: performance evaluation of personnel; personnel development; workforce planning; maintaining personnel morale and motivation. 2. Personnel administration in the 21^st century according to the Four Gharāvāsa-Dhamma of the administrators in the Wang Phu Pha United Campus Group under the Office of Secondary Education Service Area Loei and Nong Bua Lamphu was overall at a high level. When considering each aspect, all were at a high level, ranked from highest to lowest as follows: Generosity (Cāga), Self-discipline (Dama), Honesty (Sacca), and Patience (Khanti). This is because the administrators manage personnel with honesty, transparency, and fairness, while also practicing self-discipline and supporting staff in maintaining discipline and continuous self-development. They demonstrate patience and careful problem-solving to foster an efficient work environment and promote selflessness, knowledge-sharing, and a team-oriented organizational culture.