MODEL OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT BASED ON THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF SAPPURISADHAMMA FOR THE PROVINCIAL RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS OFFICE, PATHUM THANI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aims to propose a strategic management model based on the Seven Sappurisadhamma principles for the Provincial Religious Affairs Office, Pathum Thani Province. This study employed a multiphase mixed-methods research design comprising of four phases. Phase 1 involved studying the strategic management needs of the Provincial Religious Affairs Office. Phase 2 focused on developing the model by interviewing key informants, utilizing the findings for a focus group discussion, and conducting a content analysis. Phase 3 involved model implementation and evaluation within the Provincial Religious Affairs Office; administrators, executive committees, and Phrapariyattidhamma teachers evaluated the model, with data analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Phase 4 involved the model evaluation by 10 administrators, directors, or principals of religious educational institutions, with data analyzed using mean and standard deviation.

The research results revealed that the strategic management model of the Provincial Religious Affairs Office in Pathum Thani Province, integrates the Seven Sappurisadhamma principles with modern management processes through six main components: 1) Principles, 2) Objectives, 3) Management Systems and Mechanisms, 4) Implementation Methods, 5) Evaluation Guidelines, and 6) Conditions for Success. The core of this model lies in executing five projects that systematically cover environmental analysis, strategy formulation, implementation, control, and systematic evaluation. This management approach emphasizes knowing the cause, knowing the consequence, knowing oneself, knowing moderation, knowing the proper time, knowing the assembly, and knowing the individual to bridge the gap between the current state and needed outcomes. The expected outcomes include a management system with clear mechanisms, cost-effective resource allocation, and efficient practical problem-solving capabilities. These operate under the conditions for success driven by personnel support and continuous policies to elevate Phrapariyattidhamma education to international standards and uphold religious doctrine.