Development of Guidelines to Promote Proactive Behaviors in Chon Buri Aluminium Packaging Factory Employees: Mixed Method Research

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to develop and validate a proactive behaviors measurement model, and to develop guidelines for promoting proactive behavior in Chon Buri aluminium packaging factory employees using a mixed method research paradigm. The research included (1) Quantitative research: the sample was derived by a proportionate stratified random sampling, consisting of 456 participants from packaging factory employees in Chon Buri. The research instrument was a five-level rating scale questionnaire. The consistence of the hypothetical model was validated with second-order confirmatory factor analysis using the Mplus program, (2) Qualitative research: a sample was derived by using purposive selection sampling, and consisted of 12 experts. The research instrument was a semi-structure interview form, was analyzed and concluded with content analysis. The results were as follows: (1) The developed model was consistent with empirical data. (Goodness of fit statistics were Chi-square test (χ2) = 634.290, df = 589, p = .096, TLI = .993, CFI = .995, SRMR = .032,
RMSEA = .013 and relative chi-square (χ2/df) =1.077), (2) The developed proactive behaviors measurement model of Chon Buri aluminium packaging factory employees indicated that the proactive behaviors of employees consisted of four factors: Personal Initiative, Preemptive Personality, Taking Charge, and Role Breadth Self–Efficacy, (3) The guidelines for promoting proactive behavior in Chon Buri aluminium packaging factory employees should proceed in three phases, that is, 1) adjusting the attitude of the employee to be open-minded and positive thinking, 2) allowing employees to express their opinions and
to improve the way of work, and 3) motivating them into developing a proactive behavior. In conclusion, the development of guidelines to promote proactive behaviors in Chon Buri aluminium packaging factory employees should primarily focus on adjustment the attitude of the employee to be open-mined and positive thinking.