THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE EFFICIENCY ACCORDING TO BUDDHIST DHAMMA OF ADMINISTRATORS THUNGSRITHONG SUBDISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION AT WIANG SA DISTRICT IN NAN PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aims to: 1. examine the level of administrative effectiveness of the executives of Thung Sri Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Wiang Sa District, Nan Province; 2. investigate the relationship between the Four Powers (Bala 4) and the administrative effectiveness of those executives; and 3. propose development guidelines for enhancing administrative effectiveness based on Buddhist principles. A mixed-methods research design was applied, consisting of a quantitative survey of 336 participants using questionnaires, and qualitative in-depth interviews with 10 key informants, with data analyzed using descriptive content analysis.

The results revealed that: 1. The overall administrative effectiveness of the executives was at a moderate level across all aspects, including productivity, efficiency, satisfaction, adaptability, and development. The application of the Four Powers Pañña-bala (wisdom), Viriya-bala (effort), Anavajja-bala (integrity), and Sangaha-bala (social support) was also found to be at a moderate level in all dimensions. 2. There was a moderately strong positive correlation between the Four Powers and administrative effectiveness, which was statistically significant at the 0.01 level. and The development of administrative effectiveness based on Buddhist principles is proposed as follows: Pañña-bala: applying knowledge and wisdom in decision-making and management, Viriya-bala: setting clear goals, inspiring perseverance, and overcoming obstacles, Anavajja-bala: maintaining honesty, integrity, and adherence to rules and laws, Sangaha bala: fostering selflessness and commitment to organizational service and benefit.