Preparations Made by Businessmen on the Effects of Climate Change (Batangas City)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Businesses are very significant because these serve as a form of an economic activity. Climate change has a great impact to businessmen. There are things that needs to be considered and preparation to be able to cope with the different effects of climate change. The study shows relativity of this scientific phenomenon on to business. The climate change has a big impact to the society and specifically to business. The purpose of this study is to determine the preparation made by the businessmen on the effects of climate change and assess the importance of having preparation on the effects of climate change.

METHODS

The data were obtained through the researchers-made questionnaire and general weighted average of the preparedness of the businessmen in different climate change scenarios and how they give importance on the preparations made by the businessmen on the effects of climate change. The information gathered were tabulated and computed to identify and evaluate the preparation made by businessmen on the effects of climate change and also to propose a plan of action on how to improve it.

RESULTS

Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn: The businessmen in Batangas City are prepared on the different kinds of climate scenario particularly on extreme rainfall and the businessmen gave importance on the preparation made by businessmen on the effects of climate change particularly on the proper dissemination of information to the employees.

DISCUSSIONS

The researchers recommend that the businessmen should always be informed and ready on the different scenarios and effects of climate change that may occur, in putting up business, businessmen should consider the location, businessmen may be encouraged to have an agreement to insurance company and emergency kit should be intact.