Leadership of Mayors in Kaset Wisai District, Roi Et Province

Abstract

Background and Aims: The leadership of the mayor plays a very important role in developing and improving the quality of life of the people in the area, understanding the problems and needs of the community, as well as creating unity and public participation in the urban development process. (1) Study the level of personnel's opinions on the leadership of mayors in Kaset Wisai District, Roi Et Province. (2) Compare the leadership of mayors in Kaset Wisai District, Roi Et Province, according to the opinions of personnel, classified by gender, education level, personal status, and sub-district municipality to which they belong. And (3) Study recommendations on the leadership of mayors in Kaset Wisai District, Roi Et Province.

Methodology: Quantitative research was used. The sample consisted of 196 people, obtained using Yamane’s formula and simple random sampling. The instrument used for data collection was a 5-level rating scale questionnaire. The statistics used for data analysis were frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The statistics used for hypothesis testing were a t-test (Independent Sample) and F-test (one-way ANOVA).

Results: (1) The level of leadership of mayors according to the personnel’s opinions in Kaset Wisai District, Roi Et Province, was at the highest level overall, (2) Comparison of personnel’s opinions on the leadership of mayors in Kaset Wisai District, Roi Et Province, classified by gender, education level, and personal status, was not different overall. However, the classification according to the sub-district municipality to which they belong was different overall. Statistically significant at the .05 level, And (3) Suggestions on the leadership of the mayor of Kaset Wisai District, Roi Et Province consist of (3.1) Ideological influence, expressing clear stances and goals, being selfless and focusing on public benefits, giving opportunities for the public and employees to participate in setting the vision, being a good role model and appreciating the workers, (3.2) Inspiration, promoting the expression of opinions and supporting the work of the employees, creating equality and fairness, encouraging the employees to see problems as opportunities and being role models in their work, suggesting the path to success, (3.3) Intellectual stimulation, introducing new work methods and promoting self-development, supporting continuous learning and training, promoting knowledge exchange within the organization, And (3.4) Considering individuality, having a positive attitude and communicating in a friendly manner with the employees, listening to and solving the employees' problems seriously, developing welfare and assigning work according to one's ability, promoting morale and being a leader who cares about the people.

Conclusion: The overall leadership of the mayor is at the highest level. The opinions of the personnel do not differ in terms of gender, education level, and personal status, but there are significant differences according to the sub-district municipality to which they belong. Suggestions for development include ideological influence, expressing clear stances, focusing on public benefits, giving opportunities for participation, inspiring and supporting opinions, creating fairness and stimulating work, stimulating intelligence, promoting learning, self-development and knowledge exchange, and considering individuality. Communicate mindfully, improve welfare, and boost morale.