APPLICATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF PANICTAMA TO PROMOTE LEADERSHIP OF THE ADMINISTRATORS OF NAKHON RATCHASIMA CENTRAL PRISON

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the leadership level of administrators at Nakhon Ratchasima Central Prison, 2) examine the relationship between the principles of Papaniikadhamma and the leadership of administrators at Nakhon Ratchasima Central Prison, and 3) propose the application of Papaniikadhamma to promote the leadership of administrators at Nakhon Ratchasima Central Prison. This research employed a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data was collected using a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.903 from a sample of 100 individuals. Statistical analyses included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson correlation coefficient. In-depth interviews were also conducted with 9 key informants. The research findings revealed that: 1. The overall leadership level of administrators at Nakhon Ratchasima Central Prison was found to be high ( = 3.99). 2. The overall relationship between the principles of Papaniikadhamma and the leadership of administrators at Nakhon Ratchasima Central Prison showed a positive correlation. The findings were at a high level (R=0.888**), statistically significant at the 0.01 level, thus accepting research hypothesis 3. The application of the principles of Papanikadhamma to promote leadership among administrators of Nakhon Ratchasima Central Prison revealed that: 1. Chakkuma possesses a vision focused on understanding overall management, with modern, up-to-date ideas and long-term strategic planning. 2. Vithuro has good work skills, emphasizing awareness and understanding of trends and modern techniques to develop actual work processes and proactively manage the organization towards excellence in all aspects. 3. Nissayasampanno has good interpersonal skills, having applied the science and art of management effectively to gain acceptance and trust from personnel within the organization and all stakeholders.