Personnel Administration According to the Brahmavihāra Dhamma Principles of Educational Institution Administrators under the Maha Sarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 3

Abstract

This research aimed to study the conditions of personnel administration of educational institution administrators under the Maha Sarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 3 and to propose guidelines for personnel administration according to the Brahmavihāra-Dhamma Principles. A mixed-methods research design was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. The quantitative phase used a questionnaire administered to 285 respondents, while the qualitative phase involved interviews with 10 key informants. Quantitative data were analyzed using basic statistical methods, and qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis. The findings of the research were as follows: 1) The overall level of personnel administration according to the Brahmavihāra-Dhamma Principles of educational institution administrators under the Maha Sarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 3 was found to be at the highest level. By aspect, from highest to lowest, they were as follows: personnel recruitment, personnel planning, personnel performance evaluation, and personnel development, respectively. 2) The personnel administration according to the Brahmavihāra-Dhamma Principles of educational institution administrators under the Maha Sarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 3 emphasizes fairness and compassion. School administrators value the equal development and performance evaluation of teachers, consider job applicants without bias, and provide opportunities for personnel to grow according to their potential. Administrators offer constructive advice to enhance staff capability and recognize outstanding teachers through awards and acknowledgment, thereby motivating continuous self-improvement and enthusiasm in professional development.