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Time & Money: a qualitative research on the recruitment strategies of UP Manila political organizations.
No full textThe University of the Philippines gives much importance in developing critical thinking. One of the ways where this can be applied is through student activism. In UP Manila, there are two main political organizations which rally issues and attempts to lead the students to change. Previous studies on student activism were directed towards the motivations of student activists, however, this study focuses on the Political organizations strategies to motivate students to join their organization.
This study aims to describe the strategies political organizations have in inviting students to support their organization. A structured interview was set up with 20 respondents: 10 respondents came from BIGKIS-UPM and another 10 from ASAP-Katipunan. The questions were divided into three categories: first, the identity of the organization; second, the recruitment strategies of the organization; and lastly, the resource mobilization aspect of the organization. A thematic approach was used to present and analyze the data. They were further categorized into sub-themes.
Results show that both political organizations, ASAP-Katipunan and BIGKIS-UPM, have similar strategies in recruiting students, but they differ in their execution. The identity and political ideologies of the political organizations play an integral part in recruiting members such that ASAPKatipunan promotes a principled organization, while BIGKIS-UPM espouses progressive multiperspective activism.
While it is true that they use their image as an edge for recruitment, both parties use resource mobilization and political opportunities to their advantage. The timely execution of activities, production of statement and campaign are part of their strategy to recruit more students. The political organizations have two main resources: human resource and financial resource. The ample balance between the two is important in their scheme. This study concludes that ASAP-Katipunan and BIGKIS-UPM have similarities and differences in their recruitment strategies, but both organizations ultimately have the same goal: to create positive change in society
Effects of a manager's moods to the affective tone of the group and their group processes.
No full textThe study is about the effects of a manager's positive or negative moods to the group's affective tone and group processes. For this research, the particular group processes that were considered are effort expenditure, task strategy and coordination. For moods to be transferred, the group must undergo the process of mood contagion which starts primarily by imitating the nonverbal cues from the manager that signifies his/her mood. The thesis aims to understand which among the two groups of moods is more beneficial to the group. The variables are correlated and studied in a quantitative manner. An exploratory study plan was used to give more information about the correlations of variables, along with the demographics. Correlation on the demographics of age and sex revealed that the two aforementioned variables are not significant to the sample‟s view on their individual susceptibility and the way they perceive their managers expressiveness on moods. From the data gathered, there seems to be more preference for positive moods over the negative. The sample believes that for them to have a positive affective tone, the manager must have a positive mood. Moreover, the sample perceives that across all three group processes, positive moods produce better results. For future studies, the researcher recommends that a bigger sample under a wider set of managers can be used. Prospective researchers can also evaluate groups that are handled by higher levels of managers. Other factors that affect groups such as group norms, nature of the job, job shifts among some, can also be subject to researches similar to this study in the future
Macroalgae and aquatic plant biodiversity and productivity between aquaculture and non-aquaculture sites within Taal Lake (Philippines).
No full textThe integrity of Taal Lake ecosystem has been adversely affected by anthropogenic activities, especially in areas with aquaculture. This study aims to determine and compare the biodiversity and productivity of macroalgae and aquatic plants between aquaculture and nonaquaculture sites. Mean total phosphorus level in water was higher in Bañaga (0.71mg/L) than in Gonzales (0.17mg/L). Chara vulgaris, with an importance value of 0.48, was the most important species in Gonzales. In Bañaga, the most important species was Ceratophyllum c.f. demersum with an importance value of 0.58. Simpson’s index of diversity was also determined, with Gonzales (0.79) being more diverse than Bañaga (0.49). Average chlorophylls a and b contents for all plants were also greater in Bañaga (4.53mg/L and 3.38mg/L) than in Gonzales (3.74mg/L and 2.94mg/L). While physico-chemical parameters of water and sediment have affected the growth and distribution of macroalgae and aquatic plants, the plants themselves have also affected their environment due to their unique characteristics. The most important species for both sites had effects on the other plants that were found in the area, thereby affecting biodiversity. With the high productivity but low biodiversity in Bañaga, the phenomenon called paradox of enrichment was observed. These show that there is a difference in macroalgae and aquatic plant biodiversity and productivity between aquaculture and non-aquaculture sites in Taal Lake
Social support as a moderating variable between stress and well-being: a descriptive study of social support among call center agents in organization X.
No full textThis study described the relationship between stress and well-being and the moderating effect of social support between them. It aimed to 1) measure the level of job stress among selected call center agents in Org X, 2) measure the level of general well-being of call center agents in Org X, and to 3) measure the level of perceived social support received by call center agents in Org X. Survey design was employed in the study and an adapted survey questionnaire was distributed both offline and online. One hundred call center agents from Organization X were chosen using convenience sampling. The study used Social Support Theory and the Buffer Effect Model as its framework. Social Support Theory accounted for the types and role of social support in alleviating the negative impacts of stress on an individual while the Buffer Effect Model provided the process chain on how social support could be deemed as helpful for a stressed individual. The results showed that call center agents in Org X were highly-stressed. They were also suffering from stress-related problems as indicated by their low well-being status. Social support received by call center agents in Org X was observed to be high despite their low well-being status. The results indicated that there is a significant relationship between stress and well-being. Stress is inversely related to well-being; as stress levels increase, moderating effect of social support among call center agents in Org X
Assessment of the government’s tool on alleviating poverty: impact of Self- Employment Assistance Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program on the socio-economic status of its beneficiaries.
No full textThis study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of the Self Employment Assistance Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program from the perspective of the beneficiaries. Specifically, this research aimed to know the effects of the program on the welfare of the beneficiaries specifically in terms of capacity building, social adequacy and economic sufficiency. To gather the needed data, survey questionnaire was used. Basic frequency tests were used to know the significant differences between the variables. The researcher initially studied and analyzed the characteristics of the beneficiaries then compared the socio-economic conditions of the beneficiaries before and after the program. The results showed that the program is still ineffective in alleviating poverty in the places studied; although there was development in terms of income and individual capacities of the members, their social competence is very minimal, and therefore their overall well-being did not develop remarkably. This study identifies the issues and concerns on the program, which can help the government in managing and restructuring the program to offer better services to the poor and help in alleviating poverty
Online Student Evaluation of Teachers 3.0: Integrating Dynamic Questions
No full textOnline Student Evaluation of Teachers 3.0 (OSET 3.0) brings new advantage over
the previous versions by making the questionnaires of Student Evaluation of Teachers
(SET) dynamic. This allows for each subject to have its own type of SET
questionnaire since di erent colleges in UP Manila use its own type of evaluation
tool. OSET 3.0 allows the colleges to conduct their own evaluation process
independent of other colleges within their own evaluation period. It also allows
changes within classes like changing or assigning of instructors. Management of
students who have dropped subjects or have applied for LOA is a new feature of
the system
Bureaucrat Capitalism: a study on selected cases filed before the Philippine Senate
No full textThis undergraduate thesis gives emphasis to the alarming concern of bureaucratic and political corruption in our country over the past years. The abuse of public power for private gain is the simplest yet coherent definition of corruption. True enough, as people have witnessed over the years, a great number of political leaders or government officials have abused their share of power for personal benefit. Corruption remains to be a big predicament that the government and the Filipinos are incessantly dealing with.
This research highlights some of the most high-profile cases that have shaken up the country. Some of these cases have involved top political figures engaging in scandalous anomalies that caused a stain or even worse the breakdown of their administration. Furthermore, this paper stresses the position that the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is holding in investigating these cases. The responsibility of the Senate in waging a war with corruption and on how they have unraveled the loopholes in these cases will be given light. Moreover, this research will give the most recent details regarding these cases; whether or not they have been resolved or still under inquiry
A study on the non-compliance of labor contractors to Philippine labor laws.
No full textContractualization of labor, one of the categories of flexibilization of labor, was precipitated by the process of globalization. This predominant scheme in labor relations shows two incoherent sides. On one side, it is a mere management style developed to serve the needs of firms in adjusting to changes in the global market. On the other, it slowly troubles the lives of the same laborers giving life to firms. In contracting or subcontracting, three parties are involved: the principal, the employees, and the labor contractors. Under the Philippine Labor Code, the legitimate labor contractors are the employer of the workers. The relationship of these two is covered also by the labor code. In the thriving industry of subcontracting, the manifold rights of the workers are increasingly being violated. This study focuses on the conditions and perceptions of contracted-out workers under the contractualization scheme, non-compliance to the labor law from a few contractors’ perspective, and the role of the government in the rampant violation of the labor code in the age of neoliberalism
Nadehado:a conceptualization from workplace witnesses’ accounts and perspectives.
No full textThe purpose of this study was to conceptualize nadehado from the witness’ perspective in the context of Filipino workplaces through providing the concept’s definition, boundaries, dimensions, and process. This study worked under the Constructivist paradigm. Ten employees were chosen purposively on the basis of them having witnessed a co-employee who was nadehado and their willingness to participate. A semi-structured interview was employed. Componential analyses of the transcripts of interviews were made. Nadehado is defined as an entity (person or organization) perceived to have been deprived of an opportunity they deserved or given less than what they deserved. It is also defined as an entity perceived have been inflicted (i.e., given) with something they did not deserve. Because no dimensions of nadehado were identified, it was concluded that nadehado is an absolute and indivisible concept. Nadehado is however a component or sub-division of the concept nalugi (an entity who lost something) which in turn is characterized by the witness’ perceived intentionality and fairness of the loss that occurred. Pagkadehado, the state of being nadehado, is a consequence of an unfair and intentional decision of a decision-maker, whether that be a person, group of persons, or an organization, leading to an undeserved loss of a particular entity. Consequently, pagkadehado was perceived by the respondents as a consequence of power differentials in the workplace
The moderating role of religiosity in the relationship between job demand and perceived workplace stress among employees of the Antipolo City Hall.
No full textThis study examined the moderating role of religiosity in the relationship between job demand and perceived workplace stress among government employees. The relationship of religiosity and perceived workplace stress was also investigated. Data were collected from a sample composed of 104 employees from the Antipolo City Hall. Religiosity was broken down into five facets: spiritual experience, sense of meaning, religious practices, religious coping and congregational support. Spiritual experience, sense of meaning, religious practices and congregational support were found to be significantly related to perceived workplace stress. For the moderation analysis, however, these four facets were not found to have a significant moderating effect when they interact in the relationship between job demand and perceived workplace stress. Religious coping was the only facet of religiosity found to have a significant moderating effect in the relationship between job demand and perceived workplace stress. Further analysis showed that when levels of religious coping were high, the positive relationship between job demand and perceived workplace stress was weakened