Human Resource Management for the Role of Autonomous University: A Case Study of Burapha University

Abstract

Objectives : The objectives of this study were to identify factors related to the efficiency of
human resource management and development of human resource management model for
the role of autonomous university: A case study of Burapha University.
Methods : This mixed methods research consisted of five steps: Step 1 is Finding factors that
affected to the efficiency of human resource management. The participants were 194 staff
members, at Burapha University, Selected from 2,986 people that compare of government
officer, university staff and employeesby using stratified random sampling. The sample size
was calculated by using the G-star power program. There were 14 predicted variables. The
research tool is questionnaire. The statistic analysis were frequency, percentage, mean, standard
deviation and logistic regression analysis. Step 2 is synthesizing literature on the theme of human
resource management. Step 3 is using the Delphi technique to interview 17 experts in order to
develop model. The first round used semi-structured interview and questionnaire in second
and third round. The data were analyzed by using the median, mode and inter-quartile. Step
4 is developing model. Step 5 is confirming the model by using focus group.
The results : Showed that the factors predicted efficiency of human resource management
with a statistically significant were personal characteristics, leadership, achievement motivation,
implementation and promotion of research, and the fostering religion, art, culture and sport
that could predict with 92.3 percent. Human resource management model features include
“empowerment” in three aspects: personal style emphasizing empowerment of language,
information technology, ethics, leadership with vision, exemplary, unity and achievement with
commitment, collaborative, and the goals setting;distinative creation in two areas of the role of
university: Research to publish their works internationally, and made valuable contributions to
society. The fostering religion, art, culture and sports to strengthen and development of eastern
wisdom. Analysis of the model feedback by focus groups found that there were appropriate,
beneficial and possible to implement.

Conclusions : Factors predicted efficiency of human resource management were personal
characteristics, leadership, achievement motivation, implementation and promotion of research,
and the fostering religion, art, culture and sport. Human resource management should be
empowered and focused on personal and organization achievement.