FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE OPERATIONAL GOALS OF THE NATIONAL VILLAGE AND URBAN COMMUNITY FUND

Abstract

The objectives of this study include to study: 1) the level of opinion funding committee with the achievement of the operational goals; 2) the affecting factors with achievement of the operational goals; 3) the guidelines for the promotion of affecting factors with achievement of the operational goals of the National Village and Urban Community Fund Branch 11. Quantitative methods: There were 160 participants used as a sampling group and the simple random sampling was applied to recruit the participants from each village. A questionnaire was used as the research instrument. The statistical analysis used multiple regression and descriptive statistic. The significance was set at .05. Qualitative methods: There were eight key informants. A structured inter views were used. Data were analyzed by using content analysis. The results revealed that: The sample group reflected that the level of opinion funding committee with achievement of the operational goals was of a high level. There were 7 factors affecting with achievement of the operational goals include fund members, fund committee, fund regulations, fund affairs, fund management, external relations and technology. The guidelines for the promotion of each factor are presented as follows: Fund members: should promote various occupations and instill their members the concept of money-saving as well as ensure a good understanding of household accounting. Fund committee: should encourage the fund committee to follow the principles of good governance. They should also receive training to increase skills and knowledge in fund management. Fund regulations: should expand communication channels allowing members to be informed and understand the fund regulations. The means should be adjusted in accordance with the current situation. Fund affairs: should encourage the fund to expand its business. Fund management: should introduce modern fund management systems and utilize technology for management. External relations: should magnify collaborations and networks at a district level. Technology: should promote the utilization of package software and high-speed internet for funding purposes.