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Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

Introduction

On-the-job Training is always part of the Higher Education curriculum which aims

to harness the knowledge, values and skills of the students before they partake to the

challenges of the environment. This is a great opportunity for the students to understand

the theories and principles better through experience and practice. Learning by doing is

a tested approach in education to get greater output from the trainees and develop their

potential to become future assets of the organization. An internship combines the theory

that students learned in school with practical work experience and for about three

months to a year (Ebreo et al, 2014)

L. McQuerrey, 2015 also said that On-the-job training is a practical way of

introducing new employees to the workplace by providing them hands-on learning

opportunities and instruction. Typically, employees are briefed and then paired with a

seasoned colleague who shows them the ropes. The employee can then transition into

completing tasks on her own while under supervision. This shows that On-the-Job

Training is a way of allowing the employee to do a job which is related to his/her field of

specialization. As a student of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology majoring in

Electricity, I am required to undergo On-The-Job Training. It is one of the requirements

to finish my course. This is in line to the theory that some skills can’t be taught – they

must be demonstrated (Lisa, 2015).

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In trying to strengthen the quality assurance system in the Philippines higher

education, institutions of higher learning were mandated to upgrade higher education

curricular offerings to international standards (Valdez, 2012). This study will determine

the relationship between the OJT and the Job-Performance of the graduates in BSIT

Electricity of SDSSU. This will determine if the institution is submitting to call that is to

upgrade the higher education curriculum and have its quality education. The OJT must

be the application of theories or knowledge. It is the experiential learning of the students

that has a goal to maximize their job performance and expand their learning in the field.
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Theoretical/Conceptual Framework

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

 OJT  JOB
STUDENTS OF Performance
SDSSU IN of the
ELECTRICAL employee
TECHNOLOGY  Job Quality
 Demographic performance of graduates of
profile of the the trainee electrical
respondents  Company technology
 Standard work standards students
load or
specific job of
the Trainee

Figure 1. Schematic Diagram of the Study

Interpretation

The First box represents the input of the whole study. This includes

demographic profile of the students and the standard work load or the specific job of the

Trainee. The result will be process through the evaluation of Job performance of the

trainee and employee using company standards and survey questionnaire. The output

of the process will determine the quality or the level of performance of the employee

and the Trainee. It will then be correlated to each other.

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Statement of the Problem

In this study, the researcher aimed to determine the relationship between the On-

the-Job Training (OJT) to the Job Performance of the employee.

Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions:

1. What is the extent of the OJT in relation to the Job Performance in terms of

1.1 Job Performance

1.2 Job Interest

1.3 Commitment of Job

1.4 Salary

2. Is there a significant relationship between the OJT and Job Performance of the

graduate when they are employed?

Significance of the Study

It is the hope of the researcher that study was deemed significant to the following

groups of people:

School Administrator: They could refer to the result of this study in

empowering students to have more time focusing on what work they will have in the

future. It could also make them realize the importance of OJT.

Teachers/Supervisors. They will able to foresee the future of the students. the

job performance of the students is the reflection or application of what their teacher

taught to them.

Students. it will give them information about the importance of OJT and

realization of what is their possible work in the near future.

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Future Researchers. It would provide them more information and ideas

specifically if they will study a topic related to the OJT and Job performance of the

employee.

Scope and Limitation of the Study

This study focuses on the relationship between the OJT and the Job

performance of the students. it will include studying the demographic profile of the

respondents. The researcher will have to study also the company standards in hiring

employee per Job requirements.

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Definition of Terms

Key terms in the study were defined, either conceptually or operationally, in order

to facilitate easy understanding of the terminologies

Academic Achievement. It refers to the grades that obtained by the students in

taking the course.

Performance Rating: refers to the rating of the OJT students in doing the job.

Job Performance. The actual performance of the Trainee of how well he

perform in doing the job per company standards.

OJT- On-the-Job Training – it is one of the course requirements in finishing the

bachelor’s degree. It is a means of applying what the students learned during the class,

in other words it is their experiential learning.

Company Standards. Refers to the set specific work load given to the

employees of the company. A guide for every employee while doing their job.
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Chapter 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter shows selected literature and related studies which served as

background information on which this study intended to investigate.

Related Literature

Gaining knowledge is acquired through different aspects like home, school and

other avenues. Constructive education is gained in school by studying various subjects

with principles necessary for future employment. As students enter the tertiary

education, they would encounter not just theory of what they studied but also to apply

their knowledge to gain skills in the on-the-job training

(OJT) program where students are trained to absorb different kind of experiences on

which it will nourish their minds in their chosen industry as well as their personal view

and social commitments.

OJT plays a significant role in the curriculum of every degree program, which

serves as a venue for the students to practice what they have learned from concepts

and principles in developing work ethics, attitude and produce effective, innovative and

be globally competitive professionals. This hands-on experience aims to apply the

knowledge, demonstrate necessary skills, enhance the attitude and hone the character

of the students towards a holistic appreciation of the actual workplace. This is where the

students will be given job assignments that will test their ability to accomplish certain

task. They are being observed and all their accomplishments are being evaluated based

on the criteria set by the academic institution. This is where the students outcomes of
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the Electrical Technology students can manifest through the application of basic and

advanced

Related Studies

Foreign

The research with an intention of finding out the relationship between on-the-job

training and employee performance in DHL and FedEX courier companies that operate

in Dar es Salaam Tanzania was conducted. The objectives which were the research

were to examine the existing on-the-job training programs in the courier companies in

Dar es Salaam and to assess employee’s performance in courier companies in Dar es

Salaam. Correlation survey methodology was used and questionnaires were used as a

research instruments. The sample population of 150 employees was taken and the

respondents were randomly chosen and samples from each courier organization were

proportionately taken. 50% of the total number of employees in each company was

taken. Field finding showed that different programs of on-the-job training are conducted

in DHL and FedEx. Those training are mainly conducted according to the general need

of the company or due to the normal changes that do take place in the company. The

level of performance is measured against well set standards and generally Key

Performance Indicators are used. At the same time it was found out that performance to

a big extent depends on the training employees received. It may be, with certainty,

stated that there is a big relationship between on-the-job-training and employees

performance in DHL and FedEx. On-the-job training program really positively influence

on employee performance. It is recommended that governments should invest more in

practical education through Vocational Educational Training Authority school (VETA).

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Students who complete their studies in those schools will not need to spend much

resource on further training the moment they join the companies. Employers should also

try the best way possible to train their employees so that they perform.

Local

The Mass Communication students obtained an excellent performance rating in

terms of personal characteristics, attitude towards the job, adherence to company policy

and competence while very good rating in job performance was achieved. They

obtained a high academic performance rating in media marketing and average in

Advertising principle. Students with high academic performance in Advertising principle

also obtained high training performance and vice versa except in adherence to

company policy. The university may continuously upgrade facilities and laboratories to

enhance further the knowledge and skills of the students necessary for the future work

assignments (Felican, Ylagan & Buted, 2014). A growing number of employees and

newly upgrades must be fully equipped with the knowledge and skills to be competitive

in their respective field. At this point, the educational attainment of the individual is given

great emphasis (Dimalibot et al, 2014). The principles of advertising must be realized by

the students through practice in cooperation with the strategic communication and

alumni affairs office (SCAAO) of activities that might be useful for the office that would

apply the knowledge and skills of the students in the media marketing to promote the

image of the university.

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Chapter 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the methodology of the study. This includes the research

design, and the research instrument used in gathering the data. The methodology also

incorporates the ethical consideration of the study, followed by procedures in gathering

the data and the statistical tools used in treating such data.

Research Design

This study will use correlational research design in which it will define the degree

of the relationship between two or more variables using statistical data.

Research Locale

The study will be conducted at SDSSU-Cantilan Campus. the researcher will also

include the SURSECO II Madrid office as partner of the school in sending students of

electrical technology students for on-the-job. It is believed that SURSECO II has the

number of OJT students and employees that are product of SDSSU Cantilan campus.

Respondents of the Study

The respondents of this study will be the electrical technology students of

SDSSU Cantilan campus who undergo OJT in SURSECO II and employees of

SURSECO II Madrid office who are products of SDSSU-Cantilan Campus. there should

be 50 respondents, 25 OJT students and 25 employee of SURSECO II that are product

of SDSSU and they will be selected randomly.

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Research Instruments

The study will use and float survey questionnaires based on the statement of the

problem. Thus, it will answer the research problem. The survey questionnaire will be

validated by the experts in electrical technology in terms of job performance.

Data Gathering Procedure

An approval letter will be sent to the campus director for the approval of the

survey. After the approval, survey questionnaire will then be given to the respondents.

All the information taken from the survey will be gathered and will be treated statistically.

The results will then be judged fairly to determine the significant relationship between

the OJT and Job Performance of the employee.

Statistical Treatment

After the data gathered, it will be analyzed using the statistical treatment. The

Pearson’s r will be used. It is a method for examining relationships between

interval/ratio variables

FORMULA

R = 1 – [ (6 x δd2)/(n3 – n) ]

Where,

δ = Summation of differences

d = differences

n = number of datas

r = rank Value
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BIBLIOGRAPHY

Dimalibot et al, 2014, “Competitiveness of individual knowledge and Skills”.

Ebreo et al, 2014, “On-the-Job Training: The Journey”

Felican, Ylagan and Buted, 2014, “Student’s High Academic Performance”

L. McQuerrey, 2015, “the job performance of the OJT students”

Valdez, 2012, “the quality education of higher education’

http//:www.wikipedia.com/relation=OJT+job performace+skill

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