BUDDHIST INTEGRATION FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SUB–DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONS IN PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aimed to study the effectiveness of management. Factors affecting the effectiveness of management and presenting integrated Buddhism for the administration of the Sub-District Administrative Organization. The research design was mixed methods. The quantitative research used questionnaires to collect data from 363 samples. Data were analysed using a social science package. In the qualitative study, data were collected by interviewing 18 key informants in-depth and 9 participants in focus group discussions. Data were analysed by descriptive interpretation.

The research results were found that: 1. Effectiveness of administration was at a high level 2. Factors that affected the effectiveness of administration were that public administration affected the administration of the Sub-District Administrative Organization at 69.90 per cent, and the Itthapada 4 principle affected the Administration of the Sub-District Administrative Organization at 72.00 per cent. 3. Integrated Buddha-dhamma for the effectiveness of the administration of the Sub-District Administrative Organization was found that 1. The aspect of Chanda is having passion and love and setting development goals according to local needs. 2. The aspect of Viriya is effort to do, emphasising presenting innovations and raising the level of ability in appropriate technology. 3. The aspect of Citta paying attention, focusing on the mind, giving importance to strengthening the mind, focusing on morality and ethics. 4. Vimansa: examination, using intelligence to investigate, analyse and evaluate to provide opportunities for citizens to participate in solving problems to truly meet their needs.