EFFECTIVENESS OF SCHOOLS MANAGEMENT UNDER NONTHABURI MUNICIPALITY NONTHABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) Examine the level of management effectiveness of schools under Nonthaburi Municipality, Nonthaburi Province; 2) Identify the factors influencing the effectiveness of school management; and 3) Propose management approaches to enhance the effectiveness of schools under Nonthaburi Municipality. A mixed-methods approach was employed. The quantitative phase collected data using questionnaires from 349 personnel working in schools under the municipality. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and multiple linear regression analysis. The qualitative phase involved in-depth interviews with 32 key informants related to school management. The findings revealed that: 1) The overall level of school management effectiveness was high ( =  3.93); 2) Three factors-materials and resources, management administration, and personnel-significantly influenced management effectiveness at the .01 level; and 3) Four management approaches were identified to promote school effectiveness: general administration, academic administration, creating a positive school climate, and fostering a sustainable organizational culture. The study concluded that school management under Nonthaburi Municipality has achieved a high level of effectiveness through several critical factors, including competent personnel, transparent budgeting, adequate provision of materials and resources, and participatory management practices based on the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle, all of which contribute to sustainable management quality and organizational success.