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Defining the Next 2-5 Years Training & Development Programs: A Case of NBTC Thailand
Get PDFThis qualitative research comprises two objectives: 1. to explore the insights of key informants (e.g., Senior-level officer, Mid-level officer, and officer) on the next 2 – 5 years' training and development programs for NBTC, an d 2. to propose the next 2 – 5 years' training and development programs for NBTC based on the content analysis of the interview passages. The research site is the Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (Office of NBTC) main headquarters in the Phaholyothin Road area. The population is full-time employees of the Office of NBTC, who oversee every cluster of NBTC (Broadcasting Cluster, Administration Cluster, Telecommunications Cluster, Regional Affairs Cluster, and Strategic and Internal Affairs Cluster), while the actual key informants comprise 30 persons. The research instrument employed in this study is in-depth interview questions. The findings from the contents analysis inter-coding process revealed ten themes, consisting of 1) Basic knowledge, 2) Mission and Vision, 3) New Technologies, 4) Working Technique, 5) Term of Reference (TOR), 6) meeting minutes, 7) Online Class, 8) Leadership, 9) Critical thinking, and 10) Systematic thinking & Strategic Planning. The conclusion is that the top three priorities for the next 2-5 years of training & development programs are in the areas of 1) Basic knowledge, 2) Term of Reference (TOR), and 3) Mission and Vision and New Technologies. Recommendations are presented by orders of the officer-level, middle-level, and senior-level roles, with details provided in the following part of this pape
Designing A Proposed Organizational Climate Model : The Case of the Workplaces of Civil Servants, Kingdom of Cambodia :
Get PDFThe study has three objectives: (1) to determine the influence of structure, warmth, support, identity and reward on the perceived workplace organizational climate (PWOC); (2) to explore influence of PWOC on job performance; and (3) to design a proposed model for organizational climate (OC) for Cambodian Civil service workplaces based on the findings. A cross-sectional design approach and a quantitative approach were applied in the research study. Structural Equation Model were utilized to conduct statistical analysis and to analyze the relationships between the measured variables, and latent constructs as well as to construct the model. The results indicate that there were four OC factors, such as structure, warmth, support and identity, that provide significant influence on the PWOC at the level of .05. Also, it is found that these four factors show significant and positive impact on job performance as mediated by the PWOC. Then, a proposed OC Model for workplaces of Cambodian civil servants was drawn from the findings of the study. The study recommends further research, taking into account different kinds of organizations including government or non- governmental organizations or private sector institutions, and by applying a mixed-method approach
Development of Students' Leadership Characteristics Model for International Universities in Thailand
Get PDFThis research article aims to develop a student leadership characteristics model suitable for International Universities in Thailand students by exploring the desirable and current leadership characteristics of International University students. The research objectives are as follows. 1) To explore the desirable student leadership characteristics for International Universities in Thailand. 2) To identify the current student leadership characteristics for International Universities in Thailand. 3) To develop a student leadership characteristics model for International Universities in Thailand. 4) To verify the student leadership characteristics model for International Universities in Thailand. This study used qualitative and quantitative methods, and a sample size of 993 students was surveyed by the random sampling method. The research instruments of this study were a questionnaire, structured interview, and model evaluation form. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis, including Frequency, Percentage, Mean, Standard Deviation, and PNImodified. According to the results, the synthesis table derived nine student leadership characteristics: intelligence, assertiveness, co-operative, trustworthiness, problem-solving, self-determination, ability to achieve, adaptability, and communication. The quantitative method used a survey questionnaire for desirable and current characteristics. Later, the Priority Need Index (PNImodified) identified all student leadership characteristics as the following ranks: 1) intelligence (0.134), 2) assertiveness (0.113), 3) co-operative skills (0.105), 4) trustworthiness (0.098), 5) problem-solving (0.098), 6) self-determination (0.097), 7) communication (0.094), 8) adaptability (0.093), and 9) ability to achieve (0.090). The outcome of this study is to develop a student leadership characteristics model by using the analysis results and the concept and practices suggested by three major theories of student development. The final model provided the concept and practical activities that help promote students in each of the student leadership characteristics
Mindfulness Practice as a Means to Increase Happiness and Enhance Service Employees’ Work Performance in Hotels/Resorts in Southern Thailand
Get PDFThe objective of this study is to present the improvement of employees’ work performance in the hospitality industry in Thailand after mindfulness implementation, including some successful cases and factors contributing towards better work performance. A qualitative approach was applied to this research based on observations of all employees (n=50) through an "Open Space/Marketplace" workshop and interviews of all supervisors and some randomly selected employees (n = 22) according to their availability. The findings identified 3 major areas of improvement: participation in terms of communication; patients' understanding; and prioritization (planning). The study focused on all employees working at the organization. The results show how mindful practices can be used in an organization and how they can help people change in certain ways. This leads to better team performance and big improvements in the organization's overall performanc
Factors and Recommendations Related To Job Burnout: A Case of ABC University's Lecturers
Get PDFAt present, teacher job burnout has become a major problem in the field of education. Over time, many people show anxiety and boredom about work. Job burnout refers to a state of physical and mental exhaustion produced under work pressure. The research site is at ABC University with two goals: 1. To examine the current job burnout situation at ABC University. 2. To propose some suggestions for improving job burnout at ABC University. This paper adopts a mixed-research approach, mainly collecting data through an online questionnaire. Data analysis includes descriptive statistics and content analysis. The actual sample was 170 respondents from ABC University, and 127 of the 170 respondents provided their suggestions in the open-ended question section. This study analyzes the factors that affect individual job burnout from the perspective of organizational behavior and hopes to put forward some suggestions to improve the job burnout situation at ABC University and bring a win-win for both individuals and organizations. Through the analysis of closed-ended questions, this study found that four factors: workload, workplace relationship, fairness, and job meaningfulness all impacted teacher job burnout. Through the analysis of open-ended questions, this study found that teachers' job burnout can be reduced by increasing teachers' wages, reducing teachers' workload, providing teachers with a fair evaluation system, and providing teachers with more learning opportunities
A Comparative Analysis of the Financial Performance of textile industry: (With Specific Reference to Vardhman Group and Arvind Limited, India)
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Financial performance evaluation is a quantitative method of gaining perception into a company's liquidity, operational efficiency, and profitability by analysing its monetary statements such as the balance sheet and earnings declaration. The research illustrates the comparative analysis of the financial performance between the two yarn industries - Vardhman Group and Arvind Limited. The study applied ratio analysis techniques which is a quantitative method of gaining insight into a company's liquidity, operational efficiency, and profitability through the examination of financial statements such as the balance sheet and income statement. The study incorporated financial data for five years starting from 2017-2018 to 2021-2022 for comparing the performance of both the companies . Vardhman Group Ltd is more self-reliant as compared to Arvind Ltd in terms of the net worth to total assets ratio. On analysing the receivables turnover ratio, it is clear that Arvind Ltd. is far more efficient than Vardhman Group Ltd in utilizing and managing its fixed assets and current assets. The research also indicated that the investment turnover ratio of Arvind Ltd (average 1.998 times) was far better than Vardhman Group Ltd (average 0.866 times)
A Comparative Study of Students’ Motivation and Perception of Parental Encouragement for Learning English
Get PDFPurpose: The purpose of this quantitative comparative study was to determine whether there were significant differences among Grades 3-5 students’ motivation and perception of parental encouragement for learning English at an International School in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Research design, data and methodology: A total of 102 students participated in this study. The research instrument was the Motivation and Perception of Parental Encouragement for Learning English Questionnaire (MPPEFLEQ) which was adapted from the international version (2004) of Gardner's Attitude/Motivation Test Battery (AMTB). Results: The results showed that there was a significant difference in both motivation and perception of parental encouragement for learning English among Grades 3-5 students at International School in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Conclusions: The results indicated that there were significant differences between students’ drive for learning English and parental support for learning English among Grades 3-5 students at an International School in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
Keywords: An International School in Thailand, Grade 3 Students, Grade 4 Students, Grade 5 Students,
Motivation for Learning English, Perception of Parental Encouragement for Learning English
JEL Classification Code: C12, I20, I21, N3
Beyond Factors: IGSCA-SEM’s Application in The Context of Cannabis Tourism
Get PDFStructural Equation Modeling (SEM) is a statistical technique that is used to model the relationships among hypothetical constructs investigated by researchers. SEM can be broadly classified into two main approaches: factor-based (or covariance-based) SEM and component-based (or variance-based) SEM. Factor-based SEM is particularly well-suited for analyzing constructs that resemble factors, while component-based SEM is designed for composites or components. Historically, in the field of tourism research, there has been a tendency to treat factor models as a statistical proxy for all types of hypothetical constructs. However, when the hypothetical construct is incorrectly modeled as a factor instead of a composite, which is its appropriate representation, it can result in bias in parameter estimates. The information presented in this study highlights that this practice has persisted even in top-tier tourism journals, including articles published in the ABAC journal. Contemporary practices that align with the current research landscape in tourism are synthesized. These practices acknowledge that hypothetical constructs can either be factors or components. To illustrate this, a hypothetical example related to cannabis tourism is used, modelling it using mixed constructs based on IGSCA-SEM. Researchers are consequently encouraged to employ SEM, particularly when aiming to publish in the ABAC journal, to enhance their methodological rigor by adopting the recommended practices outlined
Integrating Extensive Listening into Coursework through Mobile-Assisted Language Learning
Get PDFThis action research project evaluates students’ use of mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) for an extensive listening (EL) module in a listening course over a 15-week semester. In EL, language learners listen to large amounts of high-interest content that is roughly within the “comfort zone” of their comprehension to improve such listening abilities as comprehension, vocabulary, confidence, and motivation. In this project, three classes of Japanese freshmen and sophomores (N=67) completed the module as part of their course homework. Students used mobile devices, primarily smartphones, to stream their choice of videos from a commercial website with an online library. Also, they carried out language learning tasks including listening comprehension, vocabulary recognition, and speaking. A mixed method design was employed to assess student use of the module and their attitudes toward using their smartphones for educational purposes. An online 21-item survey indicated that students recognized the benefits of EL but had mixed attitudes toward using their smartphones as an educational tool. Successful student engagement was tracked in forms of videos watching; lines from the videos, spoken aloud, and vocabulary items studied; suggesting a promising technology for language learning. In addition, the two most engaged and the two least engaged participants in each class were interviewed, indicating the importance of teachers monitoring students and encouraging them
Development of Online Lessons on English for Work in Hospitality Industry for Labourers and Entrepreneurs in Nakhon Pathom Province
Get PDFThis study aimed to develop online lessons on English for work in the hospitality industry for labourers and entrepreneurs in Nakhon Pathom province and find out its efficiency. It also aimed to investigate learners’ learning abilities before and after employing the online lessons. In addition, the research explored the learners’ opinions toward the online lessons. The participants comprise 30 labourers working in the hospitality industry in Nakhon Pathom province. The instruments used were the online lessons, an achievement test, questionnaires to evaluate the quality of the online lessons, and questionnaires on learners’ opinions. The paired sample t-test was used to analyze the learners’ achievement in learning before and after using the online lessons; the mean and standard deviation of items were used to evaluate the learners’ opinions toward the online lessons. The results revealed that the efficiency score of the online lessons was higher than the excepted criterion. Also, the learners’ ability was significant at the 0.05 level, and the learners’ opinions toward the online lessons were high