WORK EFFICIENCY OF POLICE OFFICER IN PHU WIANG DISTRICT, KHON KAEN PROVINCE ACCORDING TO THE SEVEN APARIHANIYADHAMMA PRINCIPLES

Abstract

This research aimed to : (1) examine the level of work efficiency of police officers in Phu Wiang District, Khon Kaen Province, based on the seven principles of Aparihaniyadhamma; (2) compare the work efficiency of police officers in the district based on gender, age, education level, occupation, and average monthly income; and (3) provide recommendations to enhance the work efficiency of police officers in the district, aligned with the seven principles of Aparihaniyadhamma. The research utilized data collected from a sample of 400 residents in Phu Wiang District, Khon Kaen Province. A questionnaire was used as the primary tool for data collection. Statistical methods employed included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), with a significance level set at 0.05. The findings revealed that: (1) overall, the work efficiency of police officers in Phu Wiang District, based on the seven principles of Aparihaniyadhamma, was at a high level; (2) significant differences in work efficiency were observed, at the 0.05 significance level, when categorized by occupation and average monthly income; and (3) recommendations to improve work efficiency included encouraging public participation in monthly meetings to foster discussion and collaboration, ensuring police officers follow the guidance of their superiors, and ensuring officers work within official working hours.