Strengthening The Motivation To Perform Buddhist Work Of Civil Servants In Lamphun Provincial Administrative Organization

Abstract

This study aimed to: 1) examine the level of work motivation enhancement among civil servants of the Lamphun Provincial Administrative Organization; 2) compare their opinions regarding work motivation enhancement as classified by personal factors; and 3) propose a Buddhist approach to enhancing work motivation among civil servants of the organization. This research employed a mixed-methods design. The quantitative sample consisted of 215 civil servants of the Lamphun Provincial Administrative Organization. The research instrument was a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.985. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and F-test. The qualitative component involved 10 key informants (monks and laypersons), and the data were analyzed using content analysis.

          The research results revealed that:

          1) The level of work motivation enhancement among officials at the Lamphun Provincial Administrative Organization was found to be at a high level overall. This includes all key factors: achievement, recognition, career advancement, responsibility, and the nature of work.

          2) A comparison of opinions regarding work motivation enhancement among Lamphun Provincial Administrative Organization officials revealed that differences in gender, marital status, position type, and years of service did not result in significant differences in opinion; thus, the research hypotheses for these factors were rejected. Conversely, differences in age, highest educational attainment, and salary levels led to significant differences in opinion, thereby supporting the research hypotheses.

          3) Guidelines for enhancing work motivation among Lamphun Provincial Administrative Organization officials by applying the Four Paths to Success (Iddhipada IV) include: 1. Chanda (Aspiration): Cultivating a love and passion for one's duties, being responsible and transparent, encouraging participation, and remaining result-oriented. 2. Viriya (Effort): Demonstrating diligence, endurance, determination, and persistent effort while maintaining a positive public service mindset. 3. Citta (Thoughtfulness): Being attentive and focused on tasks, ensuring punctuality, and minimizing errors through concentrated dedication. 4. Vimamsa (Investigation): Using wisdom and intellect to analyze, review, and continuously improve work processes.