Buddhist Political Leadership for Good Governance of Organizational Executives: A Case Study of Local Administrative Organizations in Phitsanulok Province

Abstract

This research article aimed to study Buddhist Political Leadership for good governance of organizational executives: a case study of local administrative organizations in Phitsanulok Province. This was the qualitative research. in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 key informants who were local government administrators in Phitsanulok Province, selected using a purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted by analyzing and synthesizing documents, books, textbooks containing concepts and theories, as well as related research, to identify variables that influenced the good governance of local government administrators. The research findings indicated that political leadership required a sense of duty, non-discrimination, straightforwardness, integrity, collaborative problem-solving, working within the legal framework, coordinating and promoting public participation in project implementation and discussions between project operators and affected communities, and leading a project to achieve its objectives, along with conducting annual surveys of public satisfaction with the organization's services. The elements of Buddhist political leadership that influenced the thinking of local government administrators included: frequent meetings, unity in meetings, adherence to laws and regulations, setting a good example for the public, respecting and honoring elders, upholding the rule of law, fairness, refraining from abuse of power in decision-making, protecting important community sites, and promoting high-performing personnel who can successfully manage the organization and achieve its objectives.