LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR NEW GENERATION OF EXECUTIVES OF MAHACHULALONGKORNRAJAVIDYALAYA UNIVERSITY

Abstract

This research is objective to study the desirable leadership characteristics, the factors affecting the desirable leadership characteristics and, to propose the model for leadership development for new generation of executives of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. Mixed methods research applying equal and parallel qualitative and quantitative methods was used for research design. Content analysis and analytical induction were used for analyzing qualitative data and quantitative data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis with a computer program. Results were showed as follows: Iddhipada 4 as a Buddhist principle, 3 qualifications, and 3 leadership characteristics, and 6 factors affecting the desirable leadership characteristics of new generation executives of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. These conpositions will link to 6 aspects of desirable leadership characteristics consisted of global vision, excellent management, responsibility, morality, thinking innovation, and international language.