Abstract:
The objectives of the research were: (1) to study the general condition of management of faithful saving groups according to the Gharãvãsa-dhamma principle in Phai Khwang Sub-district, Mueang Phichit District, Phichit Province, (2) to study relation between the management of faithful saving groups and the Gharãvãsa-dhamma principle in Phai Khwang Sub-district, Mueang Phichit District, Phichit Province , and (3) to present management guidelines for faithful saving groups according to the Gharãvãsa-dhamma principle in Phai Khwang Sub-district, Mueang Phichit District, Phichit Province.
The research methodology was the mixed method research; the side of quantitative research, the sample groups used in this research is 1,031 members of faithful saving groups from all 8 villages in Phai Khwang Sub-district, Mueang Phichit District, Phichit Province. Sampling method was used from Taro Yamane's formula for 289 samples. Data were analyzed by using frequency and percentage values, averaging and standard deviation. Hypothesis was tested by analyzing the inferential statistics, the Pearsons product moment correlation coefficient. Whereas, the qualitative research using In-depth interviews with 17 key informants to support quantitative data by using descriptive content analysis techniques.
The results of the study were as follows
1. The management of faithful saving groups according to the Gharãvãsa-dhamma Principle in Phai Khwang Subdistrict, Mueang Phichit District, Phichit Province in overall, it was at a highest level (X̅= 4.37, S.D. = 0.35). The management of faithful saving groups in Phai Khwang Subdistrict, Mueang Phichit District, Phichit Province in overall was at a high level (X̅ = 4.25, S.D. = 0.40).
2. The relation between the management of faithful saving groups and the Gharãvãsa-dhamma principle in Phai Khwang Sub-district, Mueang Phichit District, Phichit Province in general was a significant relationship at the statistical level of 0.01 with relation in a paired manner. Overall, the level was medium (Pearson Correlation (r) = 0.468 **), therefore accepting the hypothesis.
3. The management guidelines for faithful saving groups and the Gharãvãsa-dhamma principle in Phai Khwang Sub-district, Mueang Phichit District, Phichit Province, should follow these 1) on planning, should have a plan for setting common goals, broad vision, supportive policies, clear objectives and operational guidelines, 2) the organization should establish a working system, define the group structure, be responsible for the assigned duties and respect rules and regulations,
3) personnel jobs should have the selection of expertise, recruitment of suitable people, fair appointment, and personnel development, 4) the facilitator should persuade members to follow, build enthusiasm, listen to commands, have welfare benefits and build good relationships, and 5) on controlling, should use good words to monitor, control and evaluate solutions to problems.