Managing the Work Environment Towards Higher Performance of Public Elementary School Heads in the Province of Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study was undertaken to determine how public elementary school heads manage their work environment towards achieving higher performance in the four divisions of Batangas Province.

METHODS

The researcher used the descriptive type of research to obtain information concerning the current status of the phenomena to describe what exists with respect to number of variables employed. In gathering the data needed in the study, the researcher used survey questionnaire, interview, and focus group discussion. The study involved two groups of respondents who are the school heads and teachers. The actual number of respondents was determined through stratified proportional sampling using the Slovin's formula at five percent margin of error.

RESULTS

Based on the findings of the study, the positive attitude and behavior, interest, emotional adjustment, and creativity of the school heads were very evident among the respondents. The respondents described the work environment of school heads in terms of internal, physical, and human work environment as highly proficient. Meanwhile, as revealed by the responses of the respondents, they described the management of their work environment as proficient. Results also revealed that there is a significant difference in the respondents' assessment on the internal work environment while there are no significant differences noted in their responses on external, human, and physical work environment. Satisfactory level of performance of school managers in terms of planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, and budgeting were often manifested in the respondents.

DISCUSSIONS

The study's output was an environment plan which when properly implemented may greatly help in the attainment of higher performance among teachers and school heads. Based on the findings of study, the researcher recommended that conducting an enhancement program for the school heads may be done to maintain the positive and high performance of teachers and school heads. Formal trainings to update the school heads' existing knowledge on planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, and budgeting may also be organized.