Management Guidelines for Community Leaders' Performance in Udon Thani Province

Abstract

         This research aimed to 1) study the management of community leaders’ performance in Udon Thani Province, 2) study the factors influencing the management of community leaders’ performance in Udon Thani Province, and 3) study the management approach of community leaders’ performance in Udon Thani Province. This research used a mixed-method research method, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The research used questionnaires and interviews with samples and key informants. The population used in this research was 394 people. The target group for interviews was 10, with a confidence level of .804 or higher. The frequency and percentage distribution statistics of the respondents were analyzed by presenting them in tables using the mean and standard deviation statistics. Multiple regression analysis was performed using the hierarchical variable selection method.

           The research results found that 1) the overall performance of community leaders' management in Udon Thani province was at a moderate level ( =3.05, S.D=.36). Considering each aspect, it was found that: command ( =3.09, S.D=.79), planning ( =3.06, S.D=.15), and control ( =3.00, S.D=.31), respectively. 2) Factors influencing the performance of community leaders' management in Udon Thani province in all aspects with statistical significance at .05 were administration X₅, work X3, relationship X₁, policy and administration X₂, and work X₄, with predictor coefficients in raw scores (b) equal to .133, .255, .774, .910, -.376, respectively. 3) There is a need to seriously manage performance of duties and prepare a plan to support changes in performance of administrative duties. The changes in the importance of the management that have been done are correct and complete, etc.