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This study assessed the office competencies and challenges among the newly appointed Barangay Secretaries of Local Government Unit (LGU) of Nabua in Camarines Sur, Bicol Region in the Philippines. This descriptive method of research used questionnaire and interview using the percentage method and mean as its statistical tools using the four-scale r...
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... following data provides information on the profile of the respondents in terms of age, gender, civil status, family members, educational attainment, monthly income, and length of service. Table 1 shows the profile of the respondents according to age ...Context 2
... skills using positive approach has a weighted mean of 2.57 interpreted as Competent. It can also be noted in Table 11 that; Speaking fluently to people has a weighted mean of 2.91, interpreted as Competent; Smile at people has a weighted mean of 3.06, interpreted as Competent; Call people by name with courtesy, has a weighted mean of 3.11, interpreted as Competent; ...Context 3
... in Table 14 are the results of the challenges encountered by the barangay secretaries. Based on the weighted mean, Lack of productive interaction among co-workers has a weighted mean of 2.48 interpreted as Seldom Encountered; Communication gap between/among personnel has a weighted mean of 2.31 interpreted as Seldom Encountered; Stressful job has a weighted mean of 2.83 interpreted as Often Encountered; Delays in the release of budget has a weighted mean of 2.43 interpreted as Seldom Encountered; Insufficient annual budget to accomplish the target has a weighted mean of 2.57 interpreted as Often Encountered; Inability to fully utilize office equipment and devices has a weighted mean of 2.51 interpreted as Often Encountered; Inadequate office supplies and materials has a weighted mean of 2.37 interpreted as Seldom Encountered; Staff development programs and training grants is seldom provided has a weighted mean of 2.57 interpreted as Often Encountered; Non-cooperation among colleagues has a weighted mean of 2.54 interpreted as Often Encountered; Insufficient office space and poor office layout has a weighted mean of 2.4 interpreted as Seldom Encountered; Poor working environment has a weighted mean of 2.4 interpreted as Seldom Encountered; Time management to meet deadlines has a weighted mean of 2.0 interpreted as Seldom Encountered. ...Context 4
... implies that generally, the barangay secretaries seldom encountered challenges in their job performance except for some indicators that may be considered beyond their control and personal nature. Table 15 shows the training program preferred by barangay secretaries to enhance their competencies along the identified categories. Ranked first with twenty-eight (28) responses, or 80 percent preferred training on records management; second in rank is training in office management with twenty-six (26) responses, or 74 percent; third in rank is computer literacy, with twenty-five (25) responses or 71 percent; fourth in rank is on human relations with eighteen (18) responses or 51 percent; and fifth in rank is on stenography with fifteen (15) responses or 43 percent. ...Context 5
... following data provides information on the profile of the respondents in terms of age, gender, civil status, family members, educational attainment, monthly income, and length of service. Table 1 shows the profile of the respondents according to age ...Context 6
... skills using positive approach has a weighted mean of 2.57 interpreted as Competent. It can also be noted in Table 11 that; Speaking fluently to people has a weighted mean of 2.91, interpreted as Competent; Smile at people has a weighted mean of 3.06, interpreted as Competent; Call people by name with courtesy, has a weighted mean of 3.11, interpreted as Competent; ...Context 7
... in Table 14 are the results of the challenges encountered by the barangay secretaries. Based on the weighted mean, Lack of productive interaction among co-workers has a weighted mean of 2.48 interpreted as Seldom Encountered; Communication gap between/among personnel has a weighted mean of 2.31 interpreted as Seldom Encountered; Stressful job has a weighted mean of 2.83 interpreted as Often Encountered; Delays in the release of budget has a weighted mean of 2.43 interpreted as Seldom Encountered; Insufficient annual budget to accomplish the target has a weighted mean of 2.57 interpreted as Often Encountered; Inability to fully utilize office equipment and devices has a weighted mean of 2.51 interpreted as Often Encountered; Inadequate office supplies and materials has a weighted mean of 2.37 interpreted as Seldom Encountered; Staff development programs and training grants is seldom provided has a weighted mean of 2.57 interpreted as Often Encountered; Non-cooperation among colleagues has a weighted mean of 2.54 interpreted as Often Encountered; Insufficient office space and poor office layout has a weighted mean of 2.4 interpreted as Seldom Encountered; Poor working environment has a weighted mean of 2.4 interpreted as Seldom Encountered; Time management to meet deadlines has a weighted mean of 2.0 interpreted as Seldom Encountered. ...Context 8
... implies that generally, the barangay secretaries seldom encountered challenges in their job performance except for some indicators that may be considered beyond their control and personal nature. Table 15 shows the training program preferred by barangay secretaries to enhance their competencies along the identified categories. Ranked first with twenty-eight (28) responses, or 80 percent preferred training on records management; second in rank is training in office management with twenty-six (26) responses, or 74 percent; third in rank is computer literacy, with twenty-five (25) responses or 71 percent; fourth in rank is on human relations with eighteen (18) responses or 51 percent; and fifth in rank is on stenography with fifteen (15) responses or 43 percent. ...Citations
Objective: The aim of this study is to ascertain the respondents’ socio-demographic profile and knowledge of their duties and functions as Barangay Secretaries as stated in the Local Government Code of the Philippines. Moreover, the study will likewise determine the number of in-service training they attended and the necessary training for their professional development. Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework of the study includes the Respondents' Socio-Demographic Profile, Knowledge of their Duties and Function as Barangay Secretaries, Number of In-Service Training Attended, and the Needed Training Necessary for their Development as independent variables. Data gathered on these will aid as a basis for the development of an In-Service Training Plan necessary for their professional development. Method: The descriptive method of research was used. The 49 Barangay Secretaries of Tuguegarao, City, Cagayan, were asked to respond to a survey questionnaire through the endorsement of the City Mayor. Responses were analyzed using Frequency Count and Four (4) Point Likert Scale. The results showed that many respondents are tertiary graduates and have been in the service for over three years or more. Although they already possess excellent knowledge of their duties and functions, they must still be trained. Originality/value: Therefore, it is suggested that there must be in-service training opportunities that must be provided by the Local Government Unit (LGU) and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) thru Cagayan State University for them to hone their skills and increase their overall knowledge related to their duties and functions as Barangay Secretaries. Having said these, rest assured that the respondents can provide better public service that can improve the quality of life of people within their jurisdiction.
