APPLICATION OF BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES FOR STRENGTHENING TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT OF THOEN HOSPITAL IN LAMPANG PROVINCE
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This study aimed to: 1) examine the level of transformational leadership among executives at Thoen Hospital, Lampang Province; 2) compare personnel’s opinions on transformational leadership based on personal factors; and 3) propose a Buddhist-based approach to enhance transformational leadership. A mixed-methods approach was employed. The quantitative phase involved 167 respondents, using a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.852. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation), t-tests, and one-way ANOVA. The qualitative phase involved in-depth interviews with 10 key informants, with data analyzed using descriptive analysis.
The findings revealed that overall transformational leadership was rated high, with the highest mean score in vision creation, followed by motivation and collaboration skills. The comparison of opinions showed no statistically significant differences by gender or education level, while age and work experience significantly influenced differences in opinion, supporting some research hypotheses. The application of Buddhist principles suggested that executives should develop visionary thinking (Cakkhuma), demonstrate expertise and responsibility (Vituro), and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (Nissayasampanno) to foster credibility, acceptance, and engagement among staff, thereby enhancing organizational effectiveness amid change.
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