Abstract:
This research aims at 1) study the level of personal opinions regarding the Faculty of Medicine, Burapha University, as a learning organization; 2) compare opinions on the Faculty of Medicine, Burapha University, as a learning organization, classified by personal factors; and 3) study guidelines for developing the Faculty of Medicine, Burapha University, into a learning organization. The sample consisted of 259 personnel from the Faculty of Medicine, Burapha University. The research instrument was a questionnaire developed by the researcher, with a reliability coefficient of .85. Statistical analyses included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and One-way ANOVA, with a statistical significance level set at .05. The research findings were as follows:
Overall, personal opinions regarding the Faculty of Medicine, Burapha University, as
a learning organization were at a moderate level. The top three dimensions with the highest mean scores were learning dynamics, technology application and people empowerment.
The dimension with the lowest mean score was organization transformation. When
comparing opinions on the Faculty of Medicine, Burapha University as a learning
organization, categorized by personal factors, it was found that differences in years of experience, age group, affiliated department, personnel type, and job position significantly impacted opinions regarding the Faculty of Medicine, Burapha University, as a learning organization, at a statistical significance level of .05.
Guidelines for Faculty of Medicine, Burapha University to become a learning
organization 1) The faculty should establish policies that support personnel, especially those in healthcare services, providing them with opportunities to participate in academic conferences, knowledge-sharing platforms, or essential knowledge development training, at least at the faculty level. 2) Learning among personnel with similar job responsibilities should be encouraged to foster inter-departmental work-related learning. 3) Administrators should communicate strategic issues, strategies, and key performance indicators in a concrete manner. This will ensure that personnel are aware and can work cohesively across the entire organization.