HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT POLICY ACCORDING TO BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES

Abstract

This research article presents a study on “Human Resource Management Policy Based on Buddhist Principles” aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of public administration. The article focuses on integrating Buddhist principles into the framework for developing human resource management policies. The incorporation of these principles into management policies helps promote transparency, fairness, and social responsibility, thereby enhancing public confidence in governmental operations. The article presents three key policies: 1. Self-governance policy emphasises that public officials must adhere to honesty and integrity, avoid seeking personal gain, and refrain from abusing power, aligning with the three principles of purity: physical purity (Kaya-security), verbal purity (Vaci-security), and mental purity (Mano-security). 2. People management policy focuses on caring for the public with kindness, fairness, and gentleness, in accordance with the four Sangahavatthu principles: giving (Dana), kind speech (Piyavaca), helpfulness (Atthacariya), and consistency (Samanattata), which help foster trust between public officials and citizens. 3. Work management policy encourages personnel to work diligently, with clear goals and a firm adherence to ethics, following the Four Iddhipadas: desire (Chanda), effort (Viriya), thoughtfulness (Citta), and investigation (Vimamsa). Applying these principles is proposed as a guideline for developing human resource management policies in the public sector to achieve maximum efficiency. It also promotes public trust through sustainable and transparent government operations. Furthermore, these approaches foster the personal development of personnel in parallel with organisational growth, resulting in long-term benefits for both society and the public.