THE APPLICATION OF THE FIVE PRECEPTS FOR MORAL BEHAVIOR DEVELOPMENT OF EMPLOYEES AT BUN PHRA KHUM KLAO BUDDHA CASTING FACTORY, NAKHON PATHOM PROVINCE

Abstract

This academic article aims to present the application of the Five Precepts in developing moral behavior among employees at Bun Phra Khum Klao Buddha Casting Factory in Nakhon Pathom Province. It serves as a guideline for adopting these precepts in the workplace to ensure that employees have a strong foundation in morality and ethics, fostering unity among colleagues, developing mindfulness, concentration, and responsibility in their duties, and promoting both physical and mental well-being. This leads to the most efficient and effective work performance. The results of the documentary study reveal that the outcomes of applying the Five Precepts in the workplace include employees exhibiting compassion, not harming others, avoiding corruption, maintaining appropriate relationships, communicating with honesty, and having self-discipline. These qualities contribute to creating a positive work atmosphere, building trust, and establishing relationships that lead to long-term organizational development. This results in a commendable organizational culture that supports the growth and advancement of both personnel and the organization as a whole, with good governance and responsibility towards stakeholders, society, and the environment.

The positive changes resulting from the application of the Five Precepts provide benefits in six areas: 1) sustainable growth that focuses on guaranteeing long-term organizational and economic development, 2) personal health that emphasizes maintaining physical and mental well-being through moral practices, 3) work quality that stresses achieving high standards and creating satisfaction in work outputs, 4) work efficiency that aims to increase productivity and foster good decision-making in the workplace, 5) work atmosphere that builds trust and mutual respect, and 6) family stability that focuses on creating a warm, supportive, and nurturing family environment. The application of the Five Precepts not only promotes moral behavior among employees but also positively impacts the overall development of the organization in terms of work performance, relationships between personnel, and long-term organizational sustainability.