ADMINISTRATIVE COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT ACCORDING TO IDDHIPADA-DHAMMA OF LAM SAM KAEW CITY MUNICIPALITY, LAM LOOKKA DISTRICT OF PATHUM THANI PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research paper were: 1. To study the level of administrative competence of Lam Sam Kaew City Municipality Administrators, 2. To study the relationship between Iddhipadadhamma and the administrative capacity of the Lam Sam Kaew City Municipality Administrators, and 3. To study the guidelines for developing administrative capacity according to Iddhipadadhamma of the Lam Sam Kaew City Municipality Administrators, conducted by the quantitative research, collected data from a samples of 210 people. Data were analyzed by using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and correlation coefficient analysis using Pearson’s method. The qualitative research collected data from 10 key informants by in-depth interview.

Findings were as follows: 1. The administrative competence of the administrators, by overall, was at a high level. When analyzed by individual aspects, all were rated at the highest level, ranked in the following order: leadership ability, leadership in change management, strategic thinking, and human development ability. 2. The principles of Iddhipadadhamma exhibited a moderate positive correlation with the administrators’ competence. When considered individually, Vimamsa, investigation, showed the highest positive correlation, followed by Viriya, perseverance, Citta, attention and Chanda, aspiratin, all of which demonstrated moderate positive correlations, respectively. 3. The Guidelines for developing administrative competence suggested that the application of Iddhipadadhamma could enhance Administrators’ effectiveness. Chanda, aspiration and willingness, should be promoted through clear goals and focused development. Viriya, perseverance, was essential for achieving efficient work outcomes. Citta, attention, involved establishing clear criteria and performance standards, while Vimamsa, investigation, emphasized systematic analysis and problem-solving to address challenges effectively.