A Personnel Management Model in Crisis Situations for Executive Managers in Organizations According to Buddhist Psychology

Abstract

This research article aims to: 1. explore concepts and theories of personnel management in times of crisis; 2. develop a personnel management model based on Buddhist psychology; and 2. evaluate the proposed management model for organizational leaders under crisis conditions in accordance with Buddhist psychological principles. The study employed qualitative research and documentary research methods. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 19 participants and focus group discussions with 12 individuals.

The findings reveal that: 1. Effective personnel management during crises emphasizes visionary leadership, clear communication, mindful decision-making, adaptability, and morale support. These elements are integrated with Buddhist psychological principles such as mettā (loving-kindness), sati (mindfulness), and yonisomanasikāra (wise reflection) to promote psychological stability and work efficiency. 1. The development of the Buddhist psychology-based management model centers on using mindfulness, compassion, and wise reflection to foster self-awareness, empathy, stress reduction, and sustainable workplace well-being. 3. The evaluation indicates that the model is appropriate, clear, and practically applicable in crisis situations. It effectively enhances mindfulness, compassion, and collaboration while reducing organizational stress. The simulation-based evaluation confirms its real-world applicability. The results propose the concept of a “Buddhist-Wisdom Executive,” as illustrated in Thanasak’s Model, characterized by competence, virtue, and well-being. This model contributes meaningfully to the development of executives capable of managing personnel effectively during crises.