Result Based Management According to the Four Iddhipāda Dhammas of School Administrators Under Office of the Promotion of Non-Formal and Informal Education, Udon Thani Province

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1. study results-oriented administration according to the Four Iddhipāda Principles by educational institution administrators under the Udon Thani Provincial Office of Non-Formal and Informal Education, 2. explore guidelines for results-oriented administration according to the Four Iddhipāda Principles for educational institution administrators in the same organization. This study used a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative research. The quantitative aspect involved a survey (questionnaire) with 240 respondents, while the qualitative aspect used interviews with 12 key informants. Data analysis for the quantitative part used frequency distribution, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, while the qualitative part employed content analysis. The research results were as follows: 1. The results-oriented administration according to the Four Iddhipāda Principles by educational institution administrators under the Udon Thani Provincial Office of Non-Formal and Informal Education, was at the highest level overall and across all individual aspects. 2. The key guidelines for results-oriented administration according to the Four Iddhipāda Principles include: (1) establishing a management system for budget administration across each fiscal quarter, ensuring proper allocation and analysis based on budget management systems (E-budget); (2) considering the results of non-formal education at the basic education level, including the academic achievement of non-formal students; (3) creating a school management system that encourages staff participation and collaboration; (4) designing learning experiences that focus on knowledge, skills, and morals in continuous education; (5) promoting a range of non-formal educational activities and programs to enhance the knowledge, skills, or experiences of service recipients.