Buddhish Integration for the Competency Development of Mae Taeng Subdistrict Municipality, Mae taeng District, Chiang Mai Province

Abstract

This research aims to study: 1) the application of the Four Right Efforts Principle (Ittibat 4) in developing the competencies of personnel; 2) the relationship between the administration based on the Four Right Efforts Principle and the development of personnel competencies; and 3) to propose strategies for enhancing the competencies in administration based on the Four Right Efforts Principle at Mae Taeng Subdistrict Municipality, Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai Province. The research uses a mixed-methods approach, which includes: 1) quantitative research using a questionnaire survey from a sample of 370 participants, analyzed using statistical methods such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation; and 2) qualitative research involving in-depth interviews with 9 key informants, analyzed through content analysis.

The findings of the study reveal that: 1) the application of the Four Right Efforts Principle in the development of personnel competencies was rated at a high level; 2) there is a strong positive relationship between the application of the Four Right Efforts Principle and the development of competencies (R=.955), which is statistically significant at the 0.01 level; and 3) the proposed strategies for developing administrative competencies based on the Four Right Efforts Principle include: 1) Chanda (intention) – setting clear goals and methods; 2) Viriya (effort) – maintaining perseverance and motivation; 3) Citta (mindfulness) – focusing attention and mindfulness in work; and 4) Vimamsa (investigation) – applying discernment and careful judgment to improve work performance.