Desired Qualities of the Provincial Administrative Organization President Based On the Opinions of the People in Roi Et Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the Desired Qualities of the Provincial Administrative Organization President Based On the Opinions of the People in Roi Et Province; 2) to compare Desired Qualities of the Provincial Administrative Organization President Based On the Opinions of the People in Roi Et Province, classified by personal factors including gender, age, occupation, and monthly income; and 3) to suggest recommendations regarding desirable characteristics of the PAO President based on the opinions of the people in Roi Et Province. The sample consisted of 400 household heads. The research instrument was a five-level rating scale questionnaire. The item-objective congruence (IOC) values ranged from 0.67 to 1.00, and the overall reliability coefficient was 0.86. The statistics used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and content analysis.      The results show that: 1) The overall level of desirable characteristics of the PAO President, according to the opinions of the people in Roi Et Province, was at a moderate level. When ranked from highest to lowest mean scores, the dimensions were social and economic status, followed by morality and ethics, personality, and interpersonal relations. The lowest mean score was found in the dimension of knowledge and competence. 2) Comparison of the levels of desirable characteristics of the PAO President, classified by gender, age, occupation, and monthly income, revealed overall differences that were statistically significant at the .05 level. 3) The recommendations It was found that the President of the Provincial Administrative Organization should be a leader with comprehensive knowledge and capabilities, who understands the local context, possesses an appropriate personality along with moral integrity and ethics, is easily accessible to the public, communicates and coordinates cooperation effectively, demonstrates honesty and transparency, and is committed to serving the public interest.