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    Capacity of the planning agency and national development plan implementation effectiveness: a comparative study of Thailand and Malaysia 

    Patcharawan Ubonloet; Nattha Vinijnaiyapak (National Institute of Development Administration, 2020)

    The Economic Planning Unit or EPU of Malaysia and the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board or the NESDB of Thailand play a major role in setting the direction of country development through national development plans. The objectives of this study were to study why the development outcomes of Malaysia are better than those in Thailand in many areas, especially after the 1997 financial crisis, and how organization theory contributes to development plan implementation and effectiveness evaluation. This research was qualitative ...
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    Career and life coping strategies : a case study from ministry of public administration in Bangladesh 

    Karim, Mohammad Rezaul; Juree Vichit-Vadakan (National Institute of Development Administration, 2015)

    This study was conducted to achieve the objectives of identifying the socioeconomic factors that influence career choice, analyzing the organizational factors inhibiting professionals’ career and life, and analyzing the coping strategies utilized by the professionals in encountering those barriers.
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    Causal relationship model of motivation and masculine culture influencing teachers' job engagement and performance competency in Bangkok educational service areas 

    Lalida Kasemnet; Nisada Wedchayanon (National Institute of Development Administration, 2018)

    The aim of this research was to develop the causal relationship model of motivation and masculine culture influencing teachers’ job engagement and performance competency in Bangkok Educational Service Areas.
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    Central government intervention to local government performance case study of Parknum Samutprakan and Kalasin municipality 

    Chalermpol Saributra; Udom Tumkosit (National Institute of Development Administration, 2015)

    This study has the following four objectives: 1) to examine the nature of intervention on local government organization through public policy; 2) to determine the implications of central government intervention with regards to contents and execution of the local government development plans; 3) to investigate the patterns of local government adaptation in response to central government intervention; and 4) to study local government organizations’ problems and obstacles, and identify recommendations that may be useful to management of ...
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    Co-production of public healthcare service in local communities: a case study of the family care team 

    Kankhahath Piyakarn; Chandranuj Mahakanjana (National Institute of Development Administration, 2016)

    The objectives of this research study are 1) To study the structure and operation of the Family Care Team, a network of health promotion and disease prevention services under Thai health security system, 2) To study the components of public co-production in the management of public healthcare services for Thai local communities by the Family Care Team, and 3) To study the factors of the coproduction of public healthcare services for Thai local communities. This study is a qualitative research using the methods of document study, in-depth interviews, ...
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    Community and urban area fund policy : a study on major factors affecting the granting of loans in Thailand 

    Nawita Direkwut; Suchitra Punyaratabandhu, advisor (National Institute of Development Administration, 2006)
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    Community based disaster management: the case study of flood and drought disaster 

    Pissamai Srinate; Anchana NaRanong (National Institute of Development Administration, 2017)

    There are three objectives of this research “ Community Based disaster management: The Case study of flood and drought disaster.” These objectives are 1) to investigate the disaster management of the community encountering flood and drought disasters before, during, and after the disaster, 2) to study and identify the community capitals being related to the disaster management capability of the community, 3) to study the necessary conditions determining the capacity of the disaster management of the community.
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    Compensation determination factors for the executive personnel groups of state enterprises in Thailand : a case study of group a state enterprises in Thailand 

    Gornkrit Sakronsatian; Chindalak Vadhanasindhu (National Institute of Development Administration, 2019)

    This research aims to find personal characteristic factors of the executive personnel groups (EPGs), by considering the characteristics of an organization, which leads to different compensation determination. The researcher also adds political relationship factor into consideration. The researcher uses the mixed-method research by in-depth interviews with 25 personnel who involve with the compensation determination process of the target group. Questionnaires were used to collect information from 347 employees in state enterprises from level 5 or ...
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    Compulsory licensing policy implementation in Thailand 

    Tapanee Phueksuwan; Sombat Thamrongthanyawong (สถาบันบัณฑิตพัฒนบริหารศาสตร์, 2014)

    The objectives of this research were to investigate the following: 1) the reasons and needs for the compulsory licensing policy in Thailand, 2) the guidelines for implementing the policy in Thailand, 3) the factors that affect compliance with the policy in Thailand, and 4) patients’ effective access to drugs as a result of the policy in Thailand. This research involved principals and concepts about public policy, as well as concepts about drug patents and compulsory licensing. The focus was on the reasons and needs for compulsory licensing, ...
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    Conflict resolution in the 3 southern border provinces of Thailand : policy process and outcomes 

    Suchart Monkongpitukkul; Sombat Thamrongthanyawong (National Institute of Development Administration, 2016)

    The roots of the problem of insurgency and violence in the 3 southern border provinces of Thailand, which occurred 11 years ago, are deeply seated in the areas and have affected every aspect of society. Therefore, this study is intended for an overview of the conflict resolution: policy, process and outcomes. The objectives of this study are to analyze 1) the development of the unrest situation from the past to the present 2) the development of policies to tackle the unrest in the 3 southern border provinces 3) the policy implementation ...
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    Contracting-out decision of public organizations in Thailand 

    Pruethikrai Srichai; Voradej Chandarasorn, chairperson (National Institute of Development Administration, 2003)
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    Contributions of Thai research universities towards Thailand becoming knowledge based society 

    Tenzin Rabgyal; Sombat Thamrongthanyawong (National Institute of Development Administration, 2013)

    Universities are one of the core and main pillar in building the nation towards Knowledge Based Society (KBS). However, the importance of creating a KBS, the nation higher education system needs to be at par with globally standards. The key factors that contribute in building the nation towards KBS by the higher educational institutions include Governance, Culture, Innovation, Research, Infrastructure, and Information Communication and Technology (ICT). Sharma et al, (2008) study framed four pillars of the knowledge society: Infrastructure, ...
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    Corporate governance and equity returns 

    Jitipol Puksamatanan; Aekkachai Nittayagasetwat, advisor (National Institute of Development Administration, 2012)

    This study explains the concept of corporate governance and its effects on equity returns. It explains the differences between strong and weak corporate governance firms in term of risks and returns. From the theoretical point of view, the study incorporates the model of corporate governance and firms’ performances to explain the effects from different levels of corporate governance practice on the firms. From the empirical view point, it finds that the stronger corporate governance firms are exposed to lower magnitude and fewer types of systematic ...
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    Corporate social responsibility and social capital development: case studies of the Ban San Din Dang and Ban Klong Rue Hydropower Plants 

    Banna Wanishayanun; Tippawan Lorsuwannarat (National Institute of Development Administration, 2016)

    The objectives of this study were 1) to study the implementation of corporate social responsibility in a community hydropower plant construction project; 2) to investigate the social capital development process resulting from the implementation of corporate social responsibility; and 3) to develop a model of the social capital development process resulting from the implementation of corporate social responsibility. The present research employed the qualitative method. The case studies were conducted in the Ban San Din Daeng community and Ban Klong ...
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    Corporate social responsibility, location, and corporate financial performance 

    Ardisak Boeprasert; Viput Orgsakul, advisor (National Institute of Development Administration, 2012)

    Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is considered as a one of the debated topic of the corporate study over the last couple of decades. Corporate adopts this concept to its activities by also focusing on something beyond economic, technical, or legal requirements. Specifically, it expands corporate focus to the societal matter. Substantial studies have endeavored to examine its relation to corporate performance. However, the conclusion has not been drawn unanimously. Supporters have believed that CSR activities turn appreciative result to ...
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    Corruption and sustainable growth : comparative analysis of Sub-Sahara Africa and East Asia 

    Forson, Joseph Ato; Ponlapat Buracom (National Institute of Development Administration, 2015)

    Contemporary works on the devastating effects of corruption on well-being have mainly been explored in relation to cconomic development (ED) at the macro and micro levels, ignoring issues that pertain to sustainability. As a consequence, resource-rich economies such as the ones in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) and elsewhere are increasingly at risk of losing out through over exploitation. This poses as a threat which may adversely affect inter-temporal social welfare and in effect keep the status quo on inequality and deprivation. The purpose ...
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    Credit outreach impact on non-performing loans of bank for agriculture and agricultural cooperatives 

    Lancaster, James; Montree Socatiyanurak, chairperson (National Institute of Development Administration, 2005)
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    Critical determinants of gender inequality from five different perspectives 

    Kim, Seh Young; Ponlapat Buracom (National Institute of Development Administration, 2020)

    Gender inequality (GI) still prevails due to multi-faceted reasons. Therefore, multi-dimensional approaches to examine the root-causes of GI are necessary. In this regard, with the adoption of multi-perspectives and multi-level analyses, i.e. macro- vs. micro-analysis (OECD membership, gender, and regions), the study aims to find out the key determinants affecting GI in five different models, comprised of 17 socio-economic and institutional determinants: the capability-related model (CRM), the livelihood-related model (LRM), the formal ...
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    Critical success factors for total quality management implementation within Thai public hospitals 

    Jerawat Krisanaphan; Anchana NaRanong (National Institute of Development Administration, 2016)

    The objectives of this research were to examine the critical success factors for total quality management implementation and the hospital accreditation level in Thai public hospitals, and to explore the theoretical linkage between the critical success factors for total quality management and hospital performance. The Pearson’s correlation and regression analysis were used to find out the relationship among the variables. The data were collected from Thai public hospitals. The findings showed that 9 critical factors of TQM (leadership, ...
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    Data driven government: precondition and mediating variables to unleash the power of data 

    Thalinee Sangkachan; Nuttakrit Powintara (National Institute of Development Administration, 2020)

    Open government data (OGD) are currently recognized as a strategic asset for public administration. However, there is still a knowledge gap on how data yield their value in practice. Little is known about how to use and unleash the power of OGD. The mismatch between the supply and demand sides may increase costs and limit the potential impacts of the data to produce changes in social, economic, and government outcomes. This dissertation raised simple, but very important questions by asking the following: “What are the determinants that influence ...