The Implementation of Sappurisa Dhamma in Personnel Management by School Administrators under the Rayong Primary Educational Service Area Office 2

Abstract

Background and Aims: Personnel management in educational institutions is considered a key element in enhancing the potential of staff to effectively fulfill the institution’s mission. An effective approach to improving personnel management is the application of ethical principles, particularly the Sappurisa Dhamma 7, a set of Buddhist virtues related to moral leadership and ethical administration. The objectives of this research were to: 1. Study the application of the Seven Principles of a Virtuous Person (Sappurisa Dhamma) in personnel administration by school administrators under the Rayong Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. 2. Compare the application of the Seven Principles of a Virtuous Person in personnel administration by school administrators under the Rayong Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. And 3. Explore guidelines for applying the Seven Principles of a Virtuous Person in personnel administration by school administrators under the Rayong Primary Educational Service Area Office 2.

Methodology: The sample group used in this research consisted of 274 participants, including school administrators, teachers, and educational personnel in schools under the Rayong Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 in the academic year 2024. The sample size was determined using Krejcie and Morgan’s sampling table and obtained through stratified random sampling. The research instruments consisted of a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. The statistical methods used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and F-test.

Results: Research Findings: 1. The overall application of the Seven Principles of a Virtuous Person (Sappurisa Dhamma) in personnel administration by school administrators under the Rayong Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 was found to be at a high level. When considered by individual aspects, all aspects were also at a high level. 2. The comparison of the application of the Seven Principles of a Virtuous Person in personnel administration, categorized by position, revealed that the overall mean scores of opinions significantly differed at the .05 level. 3. The comparison of the application of the Seven Principles of a Virtuous Person in personnel administration by school administrators under the Rayong Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, categorized by school size, showed that in small-sized schools, both the overall and individual aspects were at a high level. When categorized by educational level, there were no significant differences in practice, both overall and by individual aspects.

Conclusion: The application of the Seven Principles of a Virtuous Person (Sappurisa Dhamma) in personnel administration by school administrators under the Rayong Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 emphasizes ethical leadership, such as true knowledge, honesty, and selflessness, for the benefit of the organization and its personnel. This approach promotes transparency, fairness, and fosters long-term trust within the organization.