Factors Associated with the Learning Organization of the Office of National Buddhism in Thailand
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14456/jiskku.2025.11Keywords:
Learning organization, Relationship, Factor, the National Office of BuddhismAbstract
Purpose: The objectives of this study were: 1) to investigate the level of being a learning organization within the Office of National Buddhism in Thailand; and 2) to study the factors associated with its development as a learning organization.
Methodology: The study employed a quantitative research approach, using a questionnaire as the data collection tool. The sample consisted of 70 agencies within the Office of National Buddhism. Respondents were executives or their representatives responsible for policy-making in each agency. Data were analyzed using The statistical methods including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation (SD), and Pearson's correlation.
Findings: The overall level of the Office of National Buddhism in Thailand as a learning organization was found to be high. The factors associated with the learning organization were highly and positively related to its development as a learning organization. Among these factors, knowledge management showed the highest Pearson's correlation coefficient, while technological factors had the lowest.
Applications of this study: The Office of National Buddhism and related agencies can use the research results as guidelines for management development and to strengthen their capacity as a learning organization in alighnment with the organization's policies and operations.
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