INTEGRATED BUDDHISM FOR ADMINISTRATION EFFECTIVENESS DEVELOPMENT OF CITY MUNICIPALITIES IN CHONBURI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study the administrative effectiveness of municipalities in Chonburi Province, 2) study factors affecting the administrative effectiveness of municipalities in Chonburi Province, and 3) present an integrated Buddhist model for the development of community administration. Mixed research was employed in this research. The researcher used a questionnaire for quantitative research to collect the data from a sample group, the personnel from 10 municipalities in Chonburi Province, totaling 3,036 people. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The researcher employed in-depth interviews with 17 key informants or face-to-face interviews for qualitative research. Data were analyzed using descriptive content analysis and focus group discussion of nine people on confirming data synthesis.

The research showed that;

1. Overall, administrative effectiveness was high.


2. Factor of administration and administrative motivation through the four paths of accomplishment principle affected the overall administrative effectiveness at 68%.


3. For the integrated Buddhist model for community administration development, there were two primary factors to improve administrative effectiveness: administrative motivation and the current administration. Applying the four paths of accomplishment (Four Rddhippada) could promote more effective administration.