PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES BASED ON THE SEVEN SAPPURISA DHAMMA PRINCIPLES FOR EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL IN SCHOOLS WITHIN THE PATHUM BENJA SCHOOL CLUSTER UNDER THE SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE PATHUM THANI

Abstract

This research article aimed to: 1) study the current state of participatory management among educational personnel; 2) study the methods of participatory administration based on the Seven Sappurisadhamma principles (Seven Qualities of a True Person) among educational personnel; and 3) propose guidelines for participatory administration based on the Seven Sappurisadhamma principles for educational personnel in schools within Pathum Benja School Cluster under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Pathum Thani. This was a mixed-methods research study. The quantitative research utilized questionnaires to collect data from a sample of 234 administrators and teachers, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation. The qualitative research involved interviews with 7 key informants, and the data were analyzed using content analysis.

The research findings were as follows: 1) Overall, the current state of participatory management among educational personnel was at the highest level. 2) The methods of participatory management based on the Sappurisadhamma 7 principles were: (1) In terms of decision-making and operations, schools provided opportunities for personnel to participate by sharing opinions and brainstorming solutions to problems, which helped build engagement and a sense of value toward the organization. (2) In terms of receiving benefits, personnel clearly experienced pride, encouragement, and motivation in their work. (3) In terms of evaluation and receiving benefits from educational management, personnel were given opportunities to participate in monitoring and suggesting guidelines for improvement, leading to mutual understanding and shared responsibility. 3) The guidelines for participatory management based on the Sappurisadhamma 7 principles focused on integrating Dhamma principles into working processes as follows: In terms of operations, the focus is on creating transparency through a monitoring system (Dhammaññutā), organizing efficient work systems (Atthaññutā), and assigning roles based on individual capabilities (Puggalaññutā). In terms of receiving benefits, the focus is on equality and using pride as positive motivation (Attaññutā). In terms of evaluation, the focus is on a continuously transparent system (Mattaññutā) to utilize the results for developing learners' quality. Finally, in terms of receiving benefits from educational management, the focus is on acknowledging the value of individuals (Parisaññutā) and maintaining balanced time management (Kālaññutā) to foster cooperation for the sustainable development of the educational institutions.