THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT MODEL FOR THE EDITING OF PALM-LEAF MANUSCRIPTS TIPITAKA WRITTEN IN KHOM, BURMESE, SINHALESE AND THAM SCRIPTS

Abstract

The Objectives of this research article were to an administrative management model for the editing of palm-leaf manuscripts Tipitaka written in Khom, Burmese, Sinhalese and Tham scripts. The qualitative research was conducted using documentary and field research. Content analysis was used to analyze data. Focus group discussion was conducted to confirm the administrative model. The results revealed that the administration of the editing of palm-leaf manuscripts Tipitaka written in Khom, Burmese, Sinhalese and Tham scripts was classified into 6 steps: manuscript survey, manuscript digitization, manuscript selection, canonical text database creation, manuscript editing and distribution. The administrative management model for the editing of palm-leaf manuscripts employed Deming Cycle or PDCA as it is the continuous and endless improvement process of quality work suitable for long-term projects. 1) In the PLAN step, long-term and short-term goals, indicators, criteria and sufficient 8M factors were determined. 8M factors included manpower, money, material, method, mediation, mandate, marketing and morality 2) In the DO step, work procedures, computer programs, specific forms and precautions were implemented. 3) In the CHECK step, results, aims, indicators, and criteria were validated. 4) In the ACT step, the corrective actions were planned for the coming year. Moralities used for administrative management were the Four Noble Truths consisting of Dukkha, Samudaya, Nirodha and Magga and the Four Foundations for Accomplishment consisting of passion, diligence, consciousness and investigation. Morality used for individual performance was the Four Foundations for Accomplishment.