The Guideline in Using the Powering for Administrators of Watyodpraphimon School under Nonthaburi Primary Education Service Area Office 2

Abstract

The objectives of this independent research are: 1) to study the level of power usage by administrators, 2) to compare the use of power by administrators based on the respondents' status, and 3) to explore the methods of power utilization by administrators. The sample group consists of 56 individuals, including administrators, teachers and educational personnel, school board members, and network parent committee members. The respondents were selected through simple random sampling. The tools used for data collection include two sets: a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview form. The statistical methods used for data analysis include frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, one-way ANOVA at the significance level of .05, and content analysis. The research findings revealed that:

The results of the study showed that:

1. The overall level of power usage by administrators is high. When considering each aspect in descending order, it was found that legal power ranked highest, followed by coercive power, referent power, reward power, and expert power.

2. A comparison of power usage by administrators based on the respondents’ status showed that there were overall differences. When examining each aspect with significant differences at the .05 level, these included reward power, legal power, referent power, and expert power.

3. The guidelines for the use of power by executives can be summarized as needing improvement by establishing key performance indicators and clear work objectives. Following this, tasks should be assigned in a meeting, ensuring that the workload is evenly distributed and matches each individual's capabilities. Decision-making authority should be decentralized, and measurable and verifiable standards should be set. Additionally, training and development programs should be promoted to enhance personnel skills and serve as role models. Improvements should also include encouraging and supporting various performance competitions to enhance the school's reputation and recognition.