Empowering Leadership and Organizational Citizenship Behavior of Local Government Officials toward Smart Local Development: A Case Study of Mueang District, Maha Sarakham Province

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) Study the level of empowering leadership of local government leaders and the behavior of good organizational citizenship among public sector personnel, to promote smart local development in Mueang District, Maha Sarakham Province; 2) Study the level of good organizational citizenship behavior of staff in public sector organizations under local government leadership; and 3) Investigate the relationship between empowering leadership and good organizational citizenship behavior within the same context.This is a quantitative research study utilizing a survey questionnaire as the research instrument. The sample size was calculated using Cochran's formula for cases with an unknown population size, with a 95% confidence level and a 5% margin of error, resulting in a required sample size of 385. Data was collected from 400 respondents via questionnaires.The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentages, means, and standard deviations, as well as correlational analysis using Pearson's correlation coefficient.Key research findings indicate:1)The aspect public sector employees value most and have a positive view of is the provision of information and communication.2)Organizational citizenship behavior is at a very high level, especially concerning politeness and showing respect to others, which are fundamental factors for creating a positive working environment and leading to the development of an effective smart local organization.3)When leaders provide trust, autonomy, support for learning, meaningful work, clear communication, recognition, and encouragement, it results in employees being more proactive in helping others, taking responsibility, exhibiting maturity in problem-solving, showing respect, and being aware of their duties as citizens of the organization.