GUIDELINES FOR ORGANIZATYIONAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOL UNDER THE SUPHANBURI PRIMARY EDUCATION SERVICE AREA OFFICE, AREA 1

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) Examine the current state and organizational health issues in educational institutions under the jurisdiction of the Suphanburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 1; and 2) Propose development strategies for improving the organizational health of these institutions. The research methodology employs a mixed-methods approach, including: 1) Quantitative research, which involved data collection using a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.96. The sample consisted of 206 participants, including school administrators and academic teachers, selected through stratified random sampling. Data was analyzed using basic statistics such as mean and standard deviation; and 2) Qualitative research, which involved in-depth interviews with key informants, including 6 school directors and 2 academic experts, selected through purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using content analysis methods.

The findings indicate that: 1. Currently, in the Suphanburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, the organizational health of educational institutions varies by aspect. In terms of shared goals, the average rating is high, indicating it as the strongest area. Conversely, innovation in work practices has the lowest average rating and is considered a major organizational health issue. In terms of specific problems, innovation in work practices has the highest average rating, while shared goals has the lowest average rating. 2. To improve organizational health, the following development strategies are recommended for educational institutions: Aspect 1: Shared Goals 4 action items Aspect 2: Effective Communication3 action items Aspect 3: Appropriate Resource Management3 action items Aspect 4: Teamwork 5 action items Aspect 5: Work Motivation 4 action items Aspect 6: Innovation in Work Practices 3 action items