The Attributes and Professional Ethics of Local Administrators Significantly Influence Their Work Behaviors, Particularly in Terms of Transparency, Effective Administration, and Building Public Trust in Maha Sarakham Province

Abstract

This study examines how the attributes and professional ethics of local administrators influence their work behavior, particularly in transparency, administrative effectiveness, and public trust in Maha Sarakham Province.  The objectives were: (1) to examine the attributes of local administrators that affect work behavior related to transparency, effectiveness, and trust-building, and (2) to analyze the influence of professional ethics on these aspects of work behavior. A quantitative research design was employed, with a structured questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. The sample comprised 334 local administrators in Maha Sarakham Province, selected using appropriate sampling procedures. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics—frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation and multiple regression analysis. The findings reveal that both administrator attributes and professional ethics have statistically significant effects on work behavior concerning transparency, administrative effectiveness, and public trust. These results underscore the need to strengthen administrator qualifications and ethical standards to enhance organizational performance and reinforce confidence in local government institutions.