The Guidelines for Personnel Management according to Sangahavatthu 4 of primary school administrators in Phaisali District, Nakhon Sawan Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research paper were 1) to study the condition of personnel management; 2) to compare the opinions of the samples classified by teachers and staff, and  personal factors; and 3) to propose guidelines for personnel management according to the Sangahavatthu 4 of primary school administrators in Phaisali District, Nakhon Sawan Province. This was a mixed methods research. The research process was divided into 2 steps: 1) to study the condition and compare the opinions of teachers and personnel. The population was the teachers and staff of 250 people. The sample group consisted of 152 people by using a simple proportional random sampling method. The research instrument was the 5-level estimation questionnaire. The statistics used to analyze the data were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, T-Test and F-Test; and 2) to find the guidelines for personnel management according to Sangahavatthu 4 of 7 primary school administrators in Phaisali District, Nakhon Sawan Province with a semi-structured interview. The results of the research showed that 1) the condition of personnel management of primary school administrators, overall, was at a high level in all 4 aspects; 2) comparing the opinions on personnel management of administrators found that teachers and personnel differed in gender, education levels, position and work experience. There were no different opinions on personnel management of primary school administrators in Phaisali District, Nakhon Sawan Province; and 3) the personnel management guidelines according to Sangahavatthu 4 of the administrators were as follows: 3.1) in terms of manpower planning, the administrators should be good leaders in performing duties according to their roles and duties appropriately; 3.2) in the aspect of performance appraisal, the administrators should encourage their subordinates every time that they were evaluated; 3.3) in terms of personnel development, the administrators should use appropriate words in giving advice and promoting professional development to personnel; and 3.4) in the aspect of retaining personnel, the administrators should provide opportunities for everyone to choose to perform their duties voluntarily and appropriately. There should be awards, compliments and sincere thanks to all.