EFFICIENCY OF TEMPLE ADMINISTRATION OF SANGHA ADMINISTRATORS AT NONG SUEA DISTRICT IN PATHUM THANI PROVINCE

Abstract

The study consisted of the following objectives: 1. to explore the correlation between work performance based on management principles and Iddhipāda, and efficiency of temple management by district Sangha administrators in Nong Suea District, Pathum Thani Province; and 2. to present guidelines for the efficiency of temple management by Sangha administrators in Nong Suea District, Pathum Thani Province. The study used a mixed-method research method, including a quantitative method collecting data by questionnaire from a sample of 140 monks in Nong Suea District, Pathum Thani Province. Qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews with 10 Sangha administrators at the district level or higher and lay people involved in temple management. The statistics used were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Pearson's correlation coefficient and content analysis technique.

The following results were found: 1. The results revealed that directing correlated negatively with the efficiency of temple management by district Sangha administrators in Nong Suea District at a low level (r = -0.172*), with a statistical significance of 0.05 level. This indicates that at least one of the management principles correlated with the efficiency of temple management by Sangha administrators in Nong Suea District; therefore, the null hypothesis was accepted. From analyzing the correlation between work performance based on Iddhipāda (the four paths of accomplishment) and the efficiency of temple management by Sangha administrators in Nong Suea District, Pathum Thani Province, the results revealed that Citta (thoughtfulness) correlated negatively with the efficiency of temple management by Sangha administrators in Nong Suea District at a low level (r = -0.200*), with a statistical significance of 0.05 level. 2. Guidelines for improving the management effectiveness of monastic administration Chanda (Desire/Intention) Should promote love and satisfaction in work. Virya (Effort) Should organize the work system and divide tasks according to the responsibilities and capabilities of the personnel. Citta (Mind/Intention) Should plan and take care of personnel with determination and focus on their work. Vimamsa (Investigation) Should assess work performance to reduce errors and improve work practices to be correct.