FACTORS AFFECTING THE SUCCESS OF COOPERATION NETWORK MANAGEMENT IN THE FOREST FOR INCOME PROJECT ACCORDING TO THE ROYAL INITIATIVE OF MAHA CHAKRI SIRINDHORN

Abstract

The Objectives of this research article were to 1) to study the factors of a cooperation network in the Forest for Income project, 2) to assess the success of cooperation network management in the Forest for Income project, 3) to identify the factors affecting the success of cooperation network management in the Forest for Income project, and 4) to develop a cooperation network model for the Forest for Income project. This study used a quantitative study approach. Data collection was conducted using questionnaires with a 5-rating scale. Samples included 594 educational administrators, group directors, and officers connected to the cooperation network in the Forest for Income project according to the royal initiative of Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The size of samples was determined based on Taro Yamane. The number of returned questionnaires was 548, and the reliability of the questionnaires was.988. Data analysis was carried out using computer software to calculate mean ( ), standard deviation (S.D.), and multiple regression analysis. The results showed that most samples agreed that the operation of the project was good in almost every aspect. For the success of the cooperation of the project, samples agreed that the operation was good in every aspect. Multiple correlation was .944 that could predict 89% accuracy, and the model for the cooperation network in the project involved invitation, tracking, group process support, group registration, forest for income development, suitability conclusion about planting, planting plan, participant recruitment, and plant procurement.