Perceptions of Senior High School Students about Accountancy, Business and Management

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) strand includes basic concepts of different kinds of management systems such as financial and business that includes corporate operations. This study aimed to know the perceptions of senior high school students about the ABM strand and understand why they have those perceptions.

METHODS

Quota-sampling method was used in gathering representative data from a group. Respondents were composed of grade 11 students, one from each strand except ABM. Researchers asked open-ended questions to the respondents through interviews. The interview was divided into two parts: Profiling and Perceptions and was classified as informal.

RESULTS

Students perceived the ABM strand will lead to certain occupations under the accounting and management field. Their ideas about the strand are mainly from other people and just their mere observation. Student's interest and passion are essential in choosing the strand which will lead him to a successful venture.

DISCUSSIONS

This study suggests that students should be meticulous in choosing their strands. Parents are highly suggested to be knowledgeable about this topic to guide their children on what strand to pursue according to their skills, interest, and passion.