LOCAL POLITICAL LEADERSHIP AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE EFFICIENCY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN PATHUM THANI PROVINCE, THAILAND

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) Examine the level of local political leadership affecting the administrative effectiveness of local government organizations in Pathum Thani Province and 2) Develop a predictive equation of local political leadership factors influencing administrative effectiveness in Pathum Thani Province. A quantitative research approach was employed. Data were collected using questionnaires from a sample of 400 respondents; stratified random sampling was used, and the questionnaire had a reliability coefficient of 0.947. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyze the data. The findings revealed that 1) The overall level of local political leadership, both in terms of leadership characteristics and successful leadership dimensions, was at a high level; and 2) The results of stepwise multiple regression analysis showed that the most influential factors were: enabling, energizing, communication, decision-making, responsibility, and personality. These six leadership qualities were significant independent variables affecting the effectiveness of local government administration in Pathum Thani Province at the 0.05 significance level. Together, these factors explained 69.50 percent of the variance. The research indicates that local political leaders should continuously develop
two-way communication, prioritize morale-boosting, demonstrate open leadership, accept the consequences of their decisions, project a credible and suitable leadership image, and be open to scrutiny. Relevant agencies should utilize these research findings as a framework for developing leadership potential. To improve the provision of public services to truly and sustainably meet the needs of the people in the area.