The Strengthening of Happiness at Work with Buddhist Integration for the Person-nel of Nongyoung Subdistrict Municipality, Wiangnonglong District, Lamphun Province

Abstract

The objectives of this thesis are: 1) to study the happiness level at work of Nongyoung Subdistrict Municipality personnel, Wiangnonglong District, Lamphun  Province 2) to study the relationship between Bala 5 and the strengthening of    happiness at work of Nongyoung Subdistrict Municipality personnel 3) to propose guidelines for strengthening of happiness at work with Buddhist integration of Nongyoung Subdistrict Municipality personnel. This is a mixed method research. The population (N=77) is Nongyoung Subdistrict Municipality personnel. Tools are questionnaire and in-depth interviews approved by specialists with IOC >0.8 and a confidence value of 0.974, 10 key informants. The data analysis used descriptive and Pearson correlation coefficient analysis according to the research objectives.

The findings of this research are as follows:

1) Level of happiness at work of Nongyoung Subdistrict Municipality personnel, the overall level was at a high level.

2) The relationship between Bala 5 and the strengthening of happiness         at work of Nongyoung Subdistrict Municipality personnel, found that Bala 5 enhance happiness at work. Overall, there is a positive relationship at a moderate level.

1. Guidelines for strengthening of happiness at work with Buddhist integration of Nongyoung Subdistrict Municipality personnel, found that: 1) Saddhā-bala: strengthening personnel to have love, faith, and a feeling of ownership in the organization which will lead to the goal of working together 2) Viriya-bala: strengthening personnel diligent in working to meet the needs of the people 3)Sati-bala: strengthening personnel to be conscious about roles and responsibilities in work, review, and improve oneself 4)Samādhi-bala: strengthening personnel's determination to work successfully, ability to prioritize tasks and work with the focus on the benefit of the people as the main focus 5)Paññā-bala: strengthening personnel to learn all the time, able to take lessons learned from work as well as leading to a happy organization and a development organization.