Stakeholders' Perspectives on The Implementation of an Organizational Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives (VMGO)in a Rural Educational Setting: Inputs to Enhanced Vmgo Communication

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In achieving in-depth learning, schools are likely to be successful when leaders work with the staff and community to build a collective vision that is clear, compelling and connected to teaching and learning yet there is a low level of awareness of the Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives (VMGO) among the members of the school and community in some basic educational institutions in a rural setting.

In this study, the researchers explored the development of VMGO performance framework that can help leaders reach a common understanding to succeed. The school-community involvement recognizes the significance of this framework as a common-direction of growth

METHODS

The descriptive method of research using a modified questionnaire was employed in this investigation. The participants of this study were the stakeholders of the institutions which include the teachers, students, and parents/ PTA officers. With the use of statistical tools such as the mean, the t-test and the one-way anova, findings revealed that respondents' are very much aware of Department of Education vision and mission statements.

RESULTS

There is a full implementation of VMGO on aims, features: culture mission, and stakeholders' orientation. When grouped according to types of respondents, significant differences among participants were observed in the way they perceived the level of awareness of the VMGOs to the needs of the community. Significant differences were also noted in terms of the status of the implementation of VMGO's.

DISCUSSIONS

As an offshoot of the findings, an enhancement program in VMGO was developed. Effort must be intensified in disseminating the VMGOs to rural education institutions and stakeholders especially the students, and the members of the community. Varied relevant school and community-based activities must be strengthened to fully achieve the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the Department of Education. Future studies will focus VMGO's other strategic concerns like intent and capabilities, core values, behavioural standards and impact to stakeholders.