Human Capital Development Model for Becoming a Learning Organization Using the Delphi Technique Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon

Abstract

The research article consisted of the following objectives: 1) to investigate the components the human capital development model for becoming a learning organization using the Delphi technique; and 2) to develop the human capital development model for becoming a learning organization using the Delphi technique. The study employed a quantitative research method, including both quantitative and qualitative methods. A sample group included 20 deans and deputy deans at Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, who were selected via purposive sampling. The research tool was a research form. The statistics used were median and interquartile range.

The study found that the components of human capital development toward becoming a learning organization were identified by synthesizing concepts and theories to establish key points for interviews using the Delphi technique. The study was conducted in three rounds as follows: 1) Gathering opinions through open-ended, in-depth interviews with at least 17 out of 20 experts. The interviews were conducted using a semi-structured format; 2) Gathering opinions from the same experts, this round involved using the findings from the first round to develop a rating scale questionnaire. Messages with a median value of 3.50 or higher and an interquartile range of less than 1.50 were selected; and 3) Gathering opinions from the same experts, the round involved using the findings from the second round to develop a rating scale questionnaire. Messages with a median value of 4.50 or higher and an interquartile range of less than 1.00 were selected. As a result, the human capital development model for becoming a learning organization using the Delphi technique at Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon was obtained.