Organizational Culture as an Enabler of Good Governance in the Division of Quezon: A Basis for a Proposed Development Program

Abstract

This research study determined the prevailing school climate and culture in the Fourth Congressional District of Quezon. This utilized mixed qualitative-quantitative research method using a validated researcher-made survey questionnaire and a structured interview. There were 325 teachers and 122 school heads who served as the respondents who were chosen using availability sampling from the elementary schools in Fourth Congressional District of the Division of Quezon. Findings revealed that most of the respondents were female, 46 years old and above; were bachelor’s degree holders, and with the prevailing school climate and culture as encourages and motivates learning with school heads making sure thatthe stakeholders follow the rules and regulations religiously. It was found out also that the cultural practices by the school heads in the Division of Quezon include conducting a regular meeting, sending teachers to seminar/workshops; communicating the result of evaluation; involving teachers, parents, and students in the planning school programs and projects. The respondents also gave varying views about how school climate and culture serve as enablers of good governance. Out of these findings, the researcher recommends to school heads and teachers the output of the study.