THE PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION BASED ON BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES OF ADMINISTRATORS IN PHRAPARIYATTIDHAMMA SCHOOLS GENERAL DIVISION, UBON RATCHATHANI PROVINCE

Abstract

1. The overall current state of personnel administration of the administrators in Phrapariyattidhamma Schools, General Education Department, Ubon Ratchathani Province, was at a moderate level. This indicates that the administrators performed appropriately according to their roles and duties, yet there are areas that can be further developed for better efficiency. When considering each aspect, three aspects were at a high level and two aspects were at a moderate level. Ranked in descending order of the mean, they are as follows: personnel maintenance was at a high level, followed by personnel placement (high level), and personnel development (high level), respectively. Meanwhile, personnel performance evaluation and personnel recruitment were at a moderate level.


2. The methods of personnel administration based on Buddhist principles (Sangahavatthu 4) of the administrators in Phrapariyattidhamma Schools, General Education Department, Ubon Ratchathani Province, consisted of: 1) Dana (Generosity): The administrators adequately and continuously provided resources, instructional media, technology, and professional development opportunities. They also offered compassionate assistance and consultation to enhance the personnel's potential and work readiness. 2) Piyavaca (Kindly Speech): The administrators utilized polite, sincere, and constructive communication. They provided opportunities for personnel to express their opinions freely, promoting a warm, friendly, and mutually respectful working atmosphere. 3) Atthacariya (Useful Conduct): The administrators systematically promoted personnel development through workshops, follow-up supervision, and internal knowledge sharing, focusing on applying knowledge to maximize the benefits for the learners and the school. 4) Samanattata (Impartiality): The administrators behaved consistently, managed with fairness and transparency, assigned tasks based on suitability, and allowed all parties to participate in decision-making and collaborative development.


3. The proposed personnel administration based on Buddhist principles for the administrators in Phrapariyattidhamma Schools, General Education Department, Ubon Ratchathani Province, is as follows: 1) Dana: Focuses on supporting personnel by appropriately allocating educational resources and welfare, as well as providing caring guidance to elevate their work capabilities. 2) Piyavaca: Emphasizes positive communication, creating respectful and encouraging interactions, and broad-mindedly listening to opinions to foster good organizational relationships. 3) Atthacariya: Aims to concretely organize learning processes and competency development for personnel, supporting the application of knowledge to elevate the quality of educational management. 4) Samanattata: Adheres to the principles of good governance, managing with consistency, fairness, and decentralization, while providing genuine opportunities for all sectors to participate in driving the school forward. The overall evaluation of this proposed personnel administration based on Buddhist principles by the experts was at the highest level.