CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION
This chapter presents the background of the study, the statement of the problem,
the significance of the study and the scope and delimitations of the study.
Background of the Study
Management has been one of the best tools for improvement of an
organizational function. Management practices has been long depended for effective
operations of an organization to be able to meet the total goals and objectives and to
minimize unnecessary wastage in most front lines processes. Every organization must
have its direction which will serve as guiding path in achieving its goals and objectives
in attaining the best for its clients and total quality management standpoint. According to
Batil (2013: 122), the heart of the effective management practices is the directions that
was set which the managers was able to pursue among their employees to be
integrated in their capability building plan which will serve as scoreboard in identifying
performance. This has somewhat posted challenge among managers where they are
expected to align directions and effectively practice their work while enhancing the
ability of the institution to a certain specified development together with the employees
and their help through sustained efforts and commitment to work. The issue however, is
when such management practices can result to better performance and commitment
which shall be inculcated to people and how it will be done in a manner that their
respective identity and interest are not compromised.

One of the primary objectives of a teacher is to mold the minds of the students to
become worthy members of the society. Teachers must be committed to give the best of
their ability and efforts towards the attainment of spiritual, moral and intellectual values
of the young and in developing their fullest potentials so that they will be involved in
building a strong nation. Teaching is more than the presentation of facts; it includes the
dedication of both heart and time. The level of teachers performance is considered to
be a key factor in the success of any educational undertaking as it heavily influences
teachers willingness to engage in cooperative and critical practice. To sustain energy
and enthusiasm for the work, teachers need to maintain their personal commitment to
the job and perform well in their chosen endeavor. This concept of performance, as
investment of personal resources, has long been associated with the professional
characteristics of a teacher. At a time when education is in constant flux, teachers are
expected to incorporate reforms on a number of levels into their daily practice. The
present educational environment requires that those who wish to survive and thrive
must become involved in an increased rate of personal adaptation and professional
development which are all measurement of teachers job performance (Estamo,
2011:44).
As discussed by Tram (2011:23), it is believed that teachers who perform well are
those who devote themselves wholly to the teaching profession and to the educational
organization. They exert effort to the optimum level. High performance teachers are
satisfied teachers who display punctuality and loyalty. They have a good record of
attendance and are willing to adhere to school policies. Since the educational system
stresses that educational organization should create an environment conducive to

effective and efficient teaching performance in the improvement of the quality of

instruction, administrators should always keep abreast with the factors that affect
teaching performance using their management practices. They should keep an eye to
the behavior of their teachers because teachers needs may change from time to time.
Their concern should be focused on the level of satisfaction and dissatisfaction, for
them to know if the teachers are likely to be more performing or less performing for the
benefit of the school management.
As educators claim, a teacher cannot teach with effectiveness and enthusiasm
without loyalty and commitment to the institution he serves. Relative to this, he must
commit himself to have mastery in planning and organizing instruction, classroom
management and evaluation that would affect the teaching-learning process even in the
midst of favorable and unfavorable working conditions. The teachers therefore must
have high commitment to efficiently realize the goals and objectives of the institution
that is to produce empowered and life-long learners, all of which are measurement of
performance at work (Liu, 2012:188).
Lower-level commitment of teachers may create a dilemma that could affect
negatively the effectiveness of an educational organization and may cause teachers to
be less efficient in their professional performance or to leave the profession. The less
committed teachers may create difficulties and cause deviations in respect of the
educational aims of the school (Maltes, 2011:34).
The objective of this study is to identify the level of management practices of the
Marikina Polytechnic College as assessed by the faculty members and employees. It is
based on the idea that teachers performance is correlated with management practices

of administrators. A teacher who is satisfied in performing his work will do his best to
develop higher degree of commitment to the service and performs his professional
responsibility efficiently.
On the other hand, when administrators contain management practices that are
acceptable to the teachers, a high degree of commitment to job and higher level of
satisfaction would be acquired and this results to best performance. If management can
make teachers more professionally committed to their task, they become interested in
what they are teaching that they do not mind how much is involved in achieving the
teaching objectives.
It is along this line that the study is conceptualized. The researcher would want to
determine the management practices and its relationship to job satisfaction of
employees at Marikina Polytechnic College which will serve as basis for Intervention
Plan.
Statement of the Problem
This study aimed to determine the management practices and its relationship to
job satisfaction of employees at Marikina Polytechnic College which will serve as basis
for Intervention Plan.
Specifically, it sought answers to the following questions:
1. What is the level of management practices of the Marikina Polytechnic College
as assessed by the faculty members and employees in terms of the following
dimensions:

a. Planning
b. Organizing
c. Decision-making
d. Implementing
e. Monitoring/Controlling
2. What is the extent of job satisfaction of the employees as perceived by the two
groups of respondents in terms of the following aspects:
a. Recognition and rewards
b. Work condition
c. Job security
d. Communication
3. Is there a significant relationship between the level of management practices of
the Marikina Polytechnic College and extent of job satisfaction of the employees?
4. What Intervention plan can be proposed by the researcher based on the result of
the study?
Significance of the Study
The findings of this study would help the higher authorities in the Marikina
Polytechnic College in formulating programs to reorient and evaluate teachers. The

desirable and best practices of management practices would be confirmed. Likewise,

the considerable ones could be improved to make them beneficial to the organization.
Results of this study would provide direction to the school officials and
administrators in reviewing teachers performances in assessing their professional
needs. The results could be used as basis for future training to improve and strengthen
teachers moral principles and values and even their commitment in their profession.
Scope and Delimitations of the Study
The study is focused on the level of management practices of the Marikina
Polytechnic College in consideration of the dimensions of planning, organizing,
decision-making, implementing and monitoring/controlling. This also give point to the
extent of job satisfaction of the employees in terms of recognition and rewards, work
condition, job security, and communication. Eventually, relationship between the level of
management practices of the Marikina Polytechnic College and extent of job satisfaction
of the employees shall also be considered. Intervention plan can be proposed by the
researcher based on the result of the study. Further, the respondents of the study are
the selected faculty members and administrators who will be asked to answer a
questionnaire.