BUDDHA-DHAMMA INTEGRATION FOR PROMOTING MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION OF SIAMESE ARCHITECTS UNDER ROYAL PATRONAGE

Abstract

This research article aimed to study management and the factors affecting management and propose Buddha-dhamma integration to promote the management of the Association of Siamese Architects under His Majesty's Patronage. The research was mixed methods. The quantitative research used questionnaires to collect data from 303 samples.  Social science software packages analysed data. The qualitative research collected data by in-depth interviews with 18 key informants and 9 participants in a focus group discussion. Data were analysed by content descriptive interpretation.

The results of the research showed that 1. The management of the Association of Siamese Architects under the Patronage of His Majesty the King was at a high level. 2. Factors affecting the management of the Siam Architects Association was found that the management according to the PDCA principle affected the management of the Association of Siamese Architects by 60.2 per cent, and the principle of Saraniya-dhamma 6 affected the management of the Association of Siamese Architects by 47.7 per cent. 3.  Buddha-dhamma integration to promote the management of the Association of Siamese Architects was found that the management of the association had the basic factors which were the management according to PDCA principles to integrate the principles of Buddha-dhamma, namely the principle of Saraniya-dharma 6, consisting of intention to do good deeds to each other, not guilt seeking but being in unison, knowledgeable, technology for research, coordination with state agencies, abiding by mission, honesty as standard and excellent welfares.