Factors effecting community representative participation : the case study of procurement of vitharn deang sub-district administrative organization, Saraburi
Abstract:
The objectives of this study were to study the levels of participation in procurement of community representatives of Vihran Deange Sub District Administrative Organization, and to compare and analyse numerous parameters in order to better understand the level of participation. The study population comprised of 179 representatives of the respective communities. The parameters to be analysed were sex, age, level of education and experience (time spent) in community representation. Data was collected through the use of a specially designed questionnaire which was reviewed by three experts and given a reliability index of 0.89. The statistical tools used were percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, f-test one way ANOVA and Fishers Least Significant Difference: LSD.
The Results showed ;
1. The majority of the population was male, within the ages of 31-40, with a
Mathayom education level and between 4-10 years experience working as community representatives.
2. The most significant factors determining level of participation were as follows
(in descending order based upon average scores). Faith and belief in oneself and the group, innovative thinking for the organization, loyalty to the organization, understanding of policy and
objectives of the community, dedication to work, rules and regulations, and, creation of unity
in the organization.
3. no significant differences could be found in level of participation based upon
sex, age, level of education, or, experience as community representatives at a significance level of 0.05.