Journal of Modern Management SHINAWATRA UNIVERSITY

The Factors Affecting the Selection to Study at The Higher Vocational Certificate Level in Phrae Vocational College

Yutthana Kheawnin — 2025-12-26

This research article aimed to study the factors affecting the selection to study at the higher vocational certificate level in Phrae Vocational College. The study employed a quantitative research approach. The sample group consisted of 184 first-year students enrolled in the Higher Vocational Certificate program at Phrae Vocational College. The sample was selected using stratified sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation..

The results revealed that the overall the factors affecting the selection to study at the higher vocational certificate level in Phrae Vocational College were at a high level. When considering each aspect, the curriculum and instructional management had the highest mean score, followed by the quality of instructors, educational expenses, the image of the institution, and public relations, respectively. These findings indicate that students place significant importance on the quality of educational management, the expertise of instructors, and the appropriateness of educational expenses. Based on these findings, the college should focus on developing and modernizing its curriculum to meet labor market demands, promoting instructional methods that emphasize practical skills, enhancing instructors’ abilities in utilizing educational technology effectively, implementing financial assistance measures, and conducting diverse and widespread public relations efforts. These actions will help build awareness and a positive image of the institution, which will directly influence students' decisions to pursue further education at the Higher Vocational Certificate level at Phrae Vocational College.

Development of an Individual Student Screening Model for Educational Opportunity Expansion Schools under Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 1

Chanapat Seangngam — 2025-12-27

The objective of this research is to study the current problems and needs student screening, and to develop an individual student screening model for opportunity expansion schools under the Office of Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area 1. This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) design, divided into two phases: Phase 1 – identifying problems and needs, and Phase 2 – developing an individual student screening model. The sample consisted of 30 teachers responsible for student support systems, selected through multi-stage sampling. The research tool was a questionnaire on individual student screening practices. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The research findings were as follows. 1. The overall implementation of individual student screening was at a moderate level across four aspects: planning (x = 3.34), implementation (x = 3.37), monitoring and evaluation (x = 3.32), and knowledge and understanding of responsible personnel (x = 2.64). It was found that the understanding of types of screening tools was at a low level (x = 2.40). 2. The outcome of the model development was the "I-STEP Model," which consists of five steps: Investigate, Structure, Training, Evaluate, and Progress.

Transformative Public Service Delivery Through E-Governance in Selected Local Government Units in The Philippine National Capital Region

Jeremiah V. Pacer — 2025-12-27

This study explored the challenges encountered by Local Government Units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region, specifically in Valenzuela City, Manila City, and Quezon City, as they strived to transform public service delivery through e-government initiatives. The primary objective was to identify and analyze the obstacles that hindered LGUs in effectively adopting and utilizing ICT solutions. The study categorized these challenges into political, organizational, technological, and social dimensions. The study also aimed to explore the correlation between the digital capability of LGUs and their adoption of e- government and the challenges faced in service delivery. To achieve these goals, a comprehensive mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys and interviews with LGU respondents.

In the political dimension, limited budgets, legal gaps, resistance to change, and leadership issues were identified as obstacles to e-government implementation. Organizational challenges included coordination among departments, change management, and the need to enhance technical capacity. Technological challenges encompassed issues such as inadequate infrastructure, security vulnerabilities, lack of interoperability, and skills gaps. Social challenges involved addressing the digital divide, promoting digital literacy, overcoming cultural barriers, and addressing privacy concerns.

To address these challenges, the study proposed methodologies aligned with the identified dimensions. These methodologies emphasized the importance of improving budget allocation, updating the legal and regulatory framework to support e-government initiatives, enhancing technological infrastructure, mitigating security and privacy concerns, promoting interoperability, providing training and capacity-building programs, bridging the digital divide, fostering change management strategies, and raising public awareness.

The Relationship Between Ergonomic Risk, Fatigue, and Workplace Well-Being among Office Employees in a Government Agency in Bangkok

Sawitree Supjareonkul — 2025-12-27

The present study aimed to examine the levels of perception and the relationship between ergonomic risks and fatigue among office employees in a government agency in Bangkok. The sample comprised 240 customer service employees selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and statistical analyses included percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient.

The results indicated that participants perceived ergonomic risks in terms of physical and mental workload at a moderate level, while overall fatigue was reported at a high level. Furthermore, ergonomic risk perception and fatigue were found to be positively associated with workplace well-being at a statistically significant level (p < .05). These findings suggest that employees’ awareness of ergonomic risks and their ability to manage fatigue contribute to enhanced physical and mental health, as well as improved quality of work life.

It is recommended that organizations provide ergonomics training, improve workplace environments to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and implement fatigue-reduction initiatives during working hours, thereby fostering sustainable workplace well-being.

A Perspective on the Impact of the Thai Cultural Structure on Organizational Management Functions

Ravee Phoewhawm — 2025-12-27

This paper attempts to provide an explanation on why the Thai culture has an impact on the organizational management functions with regards to the Thai cultural structure of nationality, social setting, and Buddhist religious belief. Organizations in Thailand could not exist on its own as they have to realize that in order for them to carry out their goal and mission perspectives, they need to be part of structure that expects them to operate in an industrial environment that accepts outside influence and making some indirect accommodation to meet those expectations. Organizational management functions with the procedures in planning, controlling, organizing, and leading are emphasized in the prism of the cultural forces that working individuals live alongside which becomes part of their everyday life and living. Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are not just about supporting the strategy in which the organization is committed to reaching its goal. For Thai management, the important thing is to have the values asserted from lives outside of the workplace be a part of how the organization functions. While updated organizational management theories are interesting to study about, the reality of managerial practice in Thailand is to ensure that the cultural structure is visible and accepted by the Thai workers. In this way, no one feels alienated and the practical theories are doing more good than harm for the organization to keep growing forward.

The Impact of Financial Products and Accoutnability in the Financial Institution: Perspectives of Selected Banks in Juba, South Sudan

Ayii Peter Alier — 2025-12-27

The purpose of this study is to use analyze the impact of financial products and accountability in the financial institution on the perspectives of selected banks in Juba, South Sudan. The research design that is being used is descriptive survey research design. The selected banks operating in South Sudan between 2021 and 2023 make up the study's population. The statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) was the only data analysis methodology employed in this study. The research instrument that was used in this study was questionnaire method and Yamane’s formula was used for arriving at a sample size of 364. It can be concluded that the financial products and accountability had a significant positive impact on performance of three selected banks in South Sudan from 2021 to 2023 as the impact is shown in table 1. Finally, the researcher concludes that both financial products and accountability stands at better t-statistics value as it shows continuous success of financial performance of banks in South Sudan.

Commuting Patterns and Teachers’ Disposition to Work in Public Secondary Schools in Education District I, Lagos State

Jacob Adeyanju — 2025-12-27

Commuting issues in heavily populated cosmopolitan areas like Lagos are of great concern to different stakeholders in Education. This is due to the implications on Professionalism and task accomplishment of teachers. This study, therefore, investigated the commuting patterns and the disposition of teachers to work in public secondary schools in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study sought to achieve three objectives, provided answers to two research questions and tested one hypothesis at α = 0.05 level of significance. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised 5200 teachers in all 78 public secondary schools in the District. In this study, the sample size comprised 300 public secondary school teachers selected from 30 schools using a multi-stage sampling procedure. The instrument used for data collection was a self-designed, structured, validated and reliable (r = 0.96) Questionnaire titled “Commuting Pattern and Teachers' Work Disposition Questionnaire” (CPTWDQ), which was made up of three sections. We analysed our data using Descriptive statistics to answer the research questions, while Multiple Regression Analysis was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 confidence level. The results showed that the majority of teachers commuted long distances of 21 kilometres and above; teachers’ disposition to work was moderately average; and that commuting time and mode of transportation significantly predicted work disposition, while commuting distance did not. It was recommended among others that Governments should prioritise improvements in the public transportation system and road networks, particularly in urban and semi-urban areas where most commuting challenges are concentrated. Schools should explore the possibility of flexible working hours for teachers, especially those travelling long distances or from traffic-prone zones, to mitigate the effects of commuting time.

Development of life skills in relationships through Buddhist integration for vocational students

Jueping Limsongport — 2025-12-29

The development of interpersonal life skills through Buddhist integration for vocational students aims to examine the meaning and importance of life skills and interpersonal skills, as well as to propose approaches for enhancing interpersonal life skills among vocational students by applying Buddhist principles. The findings indicate that life skills are essential for students to live and work effectively, particularly interpersonal skills, which serve as a fundamental basis for coexisting with others, teamwork, and the development of positive relationships. A lack of these skills may lead to difficulties in adaptation and work performance.

The integration of Buddhist principles, including morality (Precepts), concentration, wisdom, mindfulness and clear comprehension, and mindfulness practice, can serve as a valuable tool for developing these life skills, as it enhances self-understanding, understanding of others, emotional regulation, and effective problem-solving. Furthermore, various life skills training methods are proposed, such as brainstorming, role-playing, group discussions, learning through role models, and creative problem-solving, along with principles of human relations that emphasize understanding human nature and needs, awareness of individual differences, and self-awareness. The application of these approaches in the context of vocational education will help prepare students with essential qualities such as creativity, analytical thinking, decision-making, communication, and emotional management, leading to a happy and successful life and professional practice.