Abstract:
Research study on strengthening buddhist organization culture of sribua ban subdistrict municipality in mueang Lamphun district in lamphun province aims as follows: 1. To study the level of opinions on people's opinions towards organizational culture of si bua ban subdistrict municipality, muang Lamphun district, lamphun province 2. To compare opinions on people's opinions towards organizational culture of si bua ban subdistrict municipality in muang Lamphun district in lamphun province classified by personal factors, and 3. To propose guidelines for enhancing buddhist organizational culture of si bua ban subdistrict municipality, muang district, province lamphun
A mixed-methods approach was used in the study, which included both quantitative and qualitative methods. The quantitative method was used with 4,707 population residing in Sri Bua Ban Subdistrict Municipality, Muang District, Lamphun Province. A sample group of 369 persons were chosen using the Taro Yamane formula. The data were collected through questionnaire. The obtained data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, f-test, and One-Way ANOVA. While the qualitative method employed in-depth interviews with 10 key informants, and the obtained data were analyzed by using content analysis.
From the study, the following results are found:
1) The peoples opinion level on organizational culture of Sri Bua Ban Subdistrict Municipality, Muang District, Lamphun Province is overall at a high level (x̄ = 3.58, S.D. = 0.589). When each aspect is considered, it is found that opinions on the enhancement of organizational culture of Sri Bua Ban Subdistrict Municipality, Muang District, Lamphun Province are as follows: taking a stand for what is right, fair, and lawful; adhering to the code of conduct and organizational profession; aiming for work achievement while maintaining quality and transparency standards founded on awareness, honesty, and accountability. As a result, adhering to morality in all aspects is at a high level, respectively.
2) From comparing the peoples opinions on organizational culture of Sri Bua Ban Subdistrict Municipality, Muang District, Lamphun Province, the results show that there are no differences when classifying by gender, age, educational level, status, occupation, and income; therefore, denying the null hypothesis.
3) The guidelines for enhancing Buddhist organizational cultures of Sri Bua Ban Subdistrict Municipality, Muang District, Lamphun Province, the following results are found: using Dāna (giving) to support the cultivation for public mind and sacrifice for others, including focusing on the public goals; using Piyavācā (kindly speech) to support positive relationship in coexisting in the organization. There is no conflict when the conversation is based on respect; using Atthacariyā (useful conduct) as a tool to take responsibility in work so that the coexistence in the organization is smooth; using Samānattatā (even and equal treatment) to treat colleagues with dignity and respect, persevere in the face of adversity without taking advantage of one another, and solve problems for mutual benefit. All of this will lead to the unity that is fundamental in organizational cultures."