Sufficiency Economy Philosophy: A Management Framework for Modern Executives

Authors

  • Tatila Jampawal Thai Vegetable Oil Public Company Limited, Bangkok, 10600, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65680/jahs.v1i1.6641

Keywords:

Sufficiency Economy Philosophy, management, modern executives, sustainable development, conceptual framewor

Abstract

The Sufficiency Economy Philosophy, graciously bestowed by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great as a guideline for sustainable development, has become an important framework for management in the current era. This article aims to study the application of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy principles in modern organizational management and propose a conceptual framework for implementation by contemporary executives. This study employs qualitative research methods through literature review, in-depth interviews with executives who have successfully applied the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy, and case studies from various organizations. The findings reveal that the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy can be effectively applied in management, particularly in strategic planning, risk management, organizational sustainability development, and building strong organizational culture. This article presents a model for applying the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy for modern executives, consisting of three core principles: moderation, reasonableness, and good immunity, along with the essential conditions of knowledge and virtue. Implementing these principles will help organizations adapt and grow sustainably amidst the changes and uncertainties of today's business environment.

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Published

2023-06-19

How to Cite

Jampawal, T. (2023). Sufficiency Economy Philosophy: A Management Framework for Modern Executives . Journal of Applied Humanities Studies, 1(1), 20–30. https://doi.org/10.65680/jahs.v1i1.6641

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Section

Academic Article