GUIDELINES FOR PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ACCORDING TO THE 6 SARANIYADHAMMA PRINCIPLES OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS PHRA SAMUT CHEDI DISTRICT SAMUT PRAKAN PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aimed to 1) study the needs of personnel management of secondary school administrators, 2) study personnel management methods based on the Six Sraṇīyadhamma Principles, and 3) propose personnel management guidelines based on the Six Sraṇīyadhamma Principles for secondary school administrators in Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan Province. This mixed-method research methodology consisted of a quantitative approach using a questionnaire survey of 106 administrators and teachers. Data were analyzed using basic statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, PNI modified). Qualitative research included interviews with seven key informants and data were analyzed using content analysis.

The results revealed: 1) The current personnel management situation of secondary school administrators was generally at a high level. The desired conditions for personnel management of secondary school administrators were at a high level. The top priority for personnel management needs of secondary school administrators was personnel retention, followed by recruitment, performance evaluation, personnel placement, and personnel development. 2) The personnel management methods based on the Six Sraṇīyadhamma Principles of secondary school administrators in Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan Province were as follows: It was a personnel management using the Six Sraṇīyadhamma Principles to create unity and cooperation among administrators and personnel in educational institutions, leading to a good and efficient working atmosphere, including (1) Mettkyakamma, acting with kindness towards each other. Administrators provided assistance and support to personnel, while teachers and personnel cooperated with each other. (2) Mettvacīkamma, speaking with kindness towards each other. Administrators used polite, respectful, and inspiring words, while teachers and personnel speak pleasantly. (3) Mettmanokamma, thinking with kindness towards each other. Administrators wished well for personnel, and personnel think well of each other. (4) Sdhraṇbhokit, sharing. Administrators shared resources equally and fairly, while personnel shared knowledge and experience. (5) Sīlasmaññyat, common good conduct. Administrators were good role models in terms of honesty and justice. Personnel performed their duties responsibly and adhere to ethics. (6) Diṭṭhismaññyat, having common opinions. Administrators allowed everyone to participate in expressing their opinions, and personnel respect different opinions to find a common conclusion. And 3) personnel management guidelines according to the Six Sraṇīyadhamma Principles of secondary school administrators in Phra Samut Chedi District. Samut Prakan Province, consisted of (1) personnel retention, training, and development of modern personnel. It is necessary to integrate ethics and modern knowledge. (2) Personnel recruitment, planning and management should adhere to the principles of fairness to create a good and efficient work atmosphere. (3) Personnel performance evaluation focuses on creating a fair and transparent work atmosphere and promoting participation, considering the principles of compassion, justice and development. Executives should thoroughly disseminate performance results. (4) Personnel assignment, workload determination and personnel assignment should adhere to the principles of fairness, transparency and consider the potential, needs and welfare of personnel. (5) Personnel development. Personnel development is considered the heart of driving the organization to success. Executives should emphasize creating an atmosphere of participation, giving all personnel opportunities to express their opinions, and jointly developing personnel development plans. Such operations must adhere to the principles of correctness, transparency, fairness, and freedom from bias.