PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT MODEL ACCORDING TOTHE DOCTRINES OF BUDDISM IN BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY

Abstract

This research article aims to propose the personnel management model according to the doctrine of Buddhism in Buddhist universities. The methodology was based on the mixed approach between the qualitative and quantitative research. In the qualitative research, the in-depth interview was carried out in 16 experts of Buddhist universities. In the quantitative research, the questionnaire was used as a tool to collect data from the sample, which consisted of 3 groups: management group, lecturer group, and officer group. The sample included 368 persons in total. The data consistency was examined by 5 experts.

The result indicated that the personnel management according to the doctrine of Buddhism was to apply such doctrine of Buddhism to the general personnel management in order that such personnel management became constructive, that is, it would be done for problem-solving, not-harming, and happiness for the development of the quality of life among organization people. The personnel management model according to the doctrine of Buddhism in the Buddhist universities (POLC-2D CYCLE MODEL) involved the following 4 principles, 2 foundations, and 4 cycles.: The 4 principles comprise of P-Planning, O-Organizing, L-Leading, C-Controlling. The 2 foundations are the morality foundations for self-management and personnel management according to the doctrine of Buddhism, which consist of: Foundation 1 (D1-Dhamma 1 = Aparihaniyadhamma 7) for personnel management, and Foundation 2 (D2-Dhamma 2 = Brahma Vihara Dhamma  4) for self-management. The 4 cycles are the personnel management system of Buddhist universities and regulations on personnel management in both Buddhist universities, which involve: 1) personnel acquisition; 2) personnel retention; 3) personnel development; and  4) personnel dismissal.