“PERFORMANCE OF NAGA CONVERTER STATION”

Wong, Luis L. Unpublished Masteral Thesis, University of Nueva Caceres , City of Naga , 2001.

Keywords: Performance along operation and Maintenance of Naga converter Station

This study evaluated the performance of Naga converter station for the year 1999. Specially, this study sought to answer the following questions: 1) What are the work practices of Naga Converter Station personnel along operation and maintenance? 2) What is the level of efficiency of Naga Converter Station along operation and maintenance? 3) What factors affect the performance of Naga Converter Station? 4) What strategies were adopted to enhance the performance of Naga Converter Station?

This study was conducted in Naga Converter Station at Del rosary, Naga City and deals with its present organizational structure. Hence, this study focused on the performance of the operation. The respondents of this study consisted of all the operation and maintenance personnel of Naga Converter Station with a total number of 28 employees further subdivided into four categories: The executive (1 personnel), Operation (18 personnel) , Maintenance (7 personnel) and Administrative (2 personnel). The total or universal number of executives, operations and maintenance personnel were all used as respondents. The method used was the descriptive survey method and the tool-gathering data used by the researcher was the questionnaire supplemented by the unstructured interview. Results were statistically treated employing the percentage technique and the weighted mean.

Among the major findings of the study were the following: 1) The organizational structure of Naga Converter Station is well defined in terms of its organization and the duties and responsibilities of each personnel output and the technical capability including personal profile and work practices are the factors that define personnel profile is shaped by educational attainment, work experiences, seminars and related training, and work practices defined by work ethics, sense of responsibility and the will to give their best. 3) The maintenance group experiences difficulty as the attainment of maximum system reliability which has always been the primary concern of the electric utility industry bringing about work pressure, endless criticism for breakdowns, lack of manpower, low organizational status, and lack of spare parts among other factors that affect performance and maintenance. 4) To ensure the operational capability and reliability of an equipment or system, the degree of practice of all operation and maintenance personnel is considered a great factor.

“HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND MANPOWER PRODUCTIVITY”

VILLAROSA, ROSALIEUnpublished Masteral Thesis, University of Nueva Caceres , City of Naga , 2001.

Keywords: Human Resource Development and Productivity

This study attempted to find out the relationship between human resource development and manpower productivity in Partido State College, Goa , Camarines Sur, C/Y 2000. Specific problems were: 1) What is the level of HRD implementation along recruitment and selection, training and development, promotion and compensation, and incentives and rewards? 2) To what extent has HRD enhanced manpower productivity in terms of work performance and community involvement? 3) Is there any significant relationship between HRD and Manpower productivity?

The descriptive-correlation method was used interpreting the data gathered from the respondents. Evaluated were the level of HRD implementation along recruitment and selection, training and development, promotion and compensation and incentives and reward. Likewise evaluated was the extent HRD has enhanced the manpower productivity in terms of work performance and community involvement..

Major conclusions of the study were: 1a) Due to some deviations from the standards, HRD implementation along recruitment and selection was only rated high. 1b) Along training and development, HRD was also rated high because training needs assessment and the monitoring of the theory application was moderately conducted. 1c) The HRD implementation along promotion and compensation was only rated high due to some deviations from the promotional standard. 1d) Due to some deviations from the guidelines in granting allowances to personnel and due to lack of funds, HRD was only highly implemented along incentives and rewards. 2a) HRD had extensively enhanced the manpower productivity in terms of work performance, elimination of work backlogs were not fully achieved. 2b) Due to lack of funds and due to time constraints, the manpower productivity in terms of community involvement was also extensively enhanced only. 3a) Human Resource Development Program was very highly correlated with manpower productivity along work performance. 3b) There was a very significant relationship between the HRD and manpower productivity in terms of community involvement.

“FOOD QUALITY AND STUDENTS' PHYSICAL FITNESS”

VALENZUELA, Merly N. Unpublished Masteral Thesis, University of Nueva Caceres , 2002.

Keywords: Factors Related to Physical Fitness

The study was conducted primarily to determine the relationship of food quality with the students' physical fitness at the Naga View Adventist College , A/Y 2001-2002. Answers to the following questions were sought: 1) What is the quality food composition and food service provided to the students? 2) What is the level of students' physical fitness in their co-curricular activities? 3) Is food quality significally related to the students' physical fitness? 4) What institutional factors are perceived to influence food quality and students' physical fitness?

Fifty 75% students-boarders who were at the Naga View College for more than a year comprised the sample respondents. A Three – month menu guide prepared and submitted by the Cafeteria Matron for the approval of the Administration served as the guide in the determination of food composition. A questionnaire was used to determine food service, level of participation in physical fitness activities, and perceived institutional factors influencing food quality and students' physical fitness.

Findings on food composition showed that among the three major groups of nutrients, carbohydrates comprised the main bulk of the meal during breakfast, lunch and supper and the highest was served during lunchtime. Fat intake was found relatively lower and compared with the recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Filipinos aged 15 to 21 years old, results showed that there were excesses in the intake of carbohydrates and proteins and a deficit of fat rich foods. Along food service, quality and food preparation were given high ratings while food combination was only given a fair rating.

Conclusions: Based on statistical analysis, results showed a significant correlation between food quality and the level of participation of students in physical education, academic and spiritual related activities. Students' participation was high on energy expending activities for psychomotor development and low on activities where special talents and skills are needed. On factors perceived influencing quality and students' physical fitness, the students recognized the importance of the integration of crop production in the curricular programs of the college as well as the financial assistance given to students.

“OUTDOOR MATHEMATICS: ITS EFFECTS IN TEACHING TRIGONOMETRY”

TOGÑO, EMILIA C. Unpublished Masteral Thesis, University of Nueva Caceres , Naga City , 2001.

Keywords: Outdoor Mathematics and Students Achievement Level

This study was designed to determine the effects of Outdoor Mathematics as a strategy in teaching Trigonometry to college students of the University of Nueva Caceres , Naga City , S/Y 2000-2001. Specifically, the study sought to answer the following questions: 1) What is the achievement level in trigonometry of the control and experimental groups based on the pre-test results? 2) what is the achievement level in trigonometry of both groups based on the post-test results? 3) Is there a significant difference between the achievement level of the control and experimental groups based on the post-test results?

This study used the quasi-experimental method involving two groups of students, the control and experimental groups as samples. A teacher-made test was used to pre-test and post-test to determine the Mathematics achievement of the students along comprehension, computation, analysis skills. The topics covered in Trigonometry were trigonometric functions, solution of right triangles, direction and bearing.

Major conclusions of the study were: 1) Among the three skills measured, lowest scores were in analysis skill, which indicated difficulties were encountered in analyzing worded problems. 2) Achievement level of both groups based on the post-test results improved where the experimental compared with the control group was much better along analysis skill. 3) The pre-test results of both groups had a computed t-value of 0.625 which was less than the tabular t-values of 1.684 at 5% and 2.423 at 1% levels showing no significant difference between the pre-test results of both groups; however, post-test results which had a computed t-value which had a computed t-value of 4.625 was greater than the tabular t-values showing a significant difference between the post-test results of both groups; and the mean gain with a computed t-value of 6.99 greater than the tabular t-values showing further that the experimental group performed better than the control group.

‘GOVERNMENT ASSISTED COOPERATIVES: THEIR IMPACT TO DEVELOPMENT”

TENA, ELMER V. Unpublished Masteral Thesis, University of Nueva Caceres , City of Naga , 2001.

Keyword: Impact on Socio-Economic Development

This study focused on the 10 cooperatives in Sipocot, Camarines Sur that were granted government financial assistance from 1993 to1998. Specific problems raised were: 1) What is the profile of government-assisted Cooperatives in Sipocot, Camarines Sur? 2) To what extent have these cooperatives promoted equity, social justice and economic development? 3) Are there significant differences in impact to development among types of cooperatives and among areas of development?

This study used the descriptive-evaluative method of research. Described were the profile of the ten cooperatives located in Sipocot, Camarines Sur. Evaluated were the extent the cooperatives had promoted equity, social justice and economic development among the members. Likewise, evaluated was the difference in impact to development among types of cooperatives and among areas of development.

Major conclusions of the study were: 1) Multi-purpose non-agricultural cooperatives, composed of seven cooperatives had the highest financial assistance from the government and the biggest membership; 2) Relending was the most profitable and viable business for these cooperatives; 3) Equity was much promoted by these two cooperatives; 4) Social justice was very much promoted by the Multi-Purpose Agricultural Cooperatives and Multi-Purpose Non-Agricultural; 5)Economic development was much promoted by these cooperatives; 6) Significant differences existed in impact among cooperatives at .05 level of significance; while no significant differences among cooperatives at .01 level of significance and among parameters along social equity; 7) Significant differences did not exist in impact between cooperatives and among parameters along social justice; 8) Significant differences existed in impact among cooperatives at .05 level of significance; while there was no significant difference at .01 among cooperatives and among parameters along economic development at .05 and .01 level of significance.

“DPWH INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM: IT'S IMPLEMENTATION”

Sibulo, Julie Ann O. Unpublished Masteral Theses, University of Nueva Caceres , City of Naga , 2003

Keywords: Level of Implementation of Internal Control System

This study aimed to find out the level of internal control system implementation between DPWH, Camarines Sur 1 st and 2 nd engineering districts, C/Y 2002. Specific problems were: 1) what is the internal control adopted by the agency along financial and administrative operations? 2) What is the level of internal control implementation along policy compliance, resource utilization, recording and reporting? 3) Is there a significant difference in the level of implementation between the two districts and among areas?

Descriptive-evaluative method was used in this study to determine the level of implementation of internal control between the two districts.

Findings were: 1) The DPWH 1 st and 2 nd Engineering Districts adopted the financial internal control system based on the COA standard on the approval of transactions, complete documentation, proper accounting treatment, recording and reporting, availability of funds, assignment of related functions, using mechanical devices and adherence to other financial policies; the internal control system adopted by the two districts along administrative where those set forth by COA standard along personnel supervision, maintenance of physical assets and maintenance of records and reports. 2) along policy compliance, the policy concerning personnel and the policy concerning procurement obtained the highest and lowest rating, respectively; along resource utilization, quality project implementation and proper assignment of personnel and limiting overtime are the policies which obtained the highest and lowest rating, respectively; along records and reports, custodianship and submission are the policies which obtained the highest and lowest rating, respectively.

Major conclusion were: 1) The two engineering districts adopted the standard on financial internal control system but there was no full compliance of some financial policies; adopted internal control system for administrative pertaining to personnel supervision, maintenance of physical assets/ records and reports but full compliance of some administrative policies was not achieved. 2) There was an extensive lev3el of implementation of internal control system along policy compliance, resource utilization and recording and reporting. 3) There was no significant difference in the level of implementation of the internal control system between the 1 st and 2 nd engineering districts as a whole, but they differed on the level of implementation of specific parameters considered.

“INSTRUCTIOANL SUPERVISION: ITS IMPACT TO TEACHER AND STUDENT PERFORMANCE”

SEÑAR, Gerumi S. Unpublished Masteral Thesis, University of Nueva Caceres , Naga City , 2003.

Keyword: Correlation of Instructional Supervision with Teacher/ Student Development

This study attempted to determine the impact of instructional supervision on teachers' performance and students' achievement in the secondary schools of Garchitorena, Camarines Sur, S/Y 2002-2003. Specifically, this study sought to answer the following questions: 1) what are the perceived supervisory practices of secondary school heads along organization, classroom visitation, research, professional training and guidance and evaluation? 2) What is the level of teacher performance along instructional competence, professional and personal characteristics, punctually and attendance and plus based on the Performance Appraisal System for Teachers (PAST? 3) what is the level of student achievement based on the division Achievement Test in English, Mathematics and science? 4) Are supervisory practices significantly correlated with the levels of teacher performance? 5) Is teacher performance significantly correlated with student achievement?

The descriptive- correlational method was used in this study covered five secondary school heads in Garchitorena district, thirty teachers and eighty fourth year students for S/Y 2002-2003. A questionnaire was designed as the main tool in gathering needed data and the results of teacher performance and Division Achievement Test were used. Pearson –r was used to determine the collection of instructional supervision on teacher performance and of teacher performance on student achievement.

Findings were: 1) School heads were outstanding on the five areas of supervisory practices; 2) Majority of the teachers had very satisfactory performance, but most of them had no plus factors. 3) The achievement level of students in English, Mathematics, and Science in all the five secondary schools was fair. 4) The test for instructional supervision with teaching performance yielded an r-value of 0.211 within the range of scale from 0.20 to 0.29 and their r2- value was 0.0445. 5) Correlation test between teacher performance and student achievement resulted to an r-value of – 0.0.035, while the r2- value was 0.0012.

Major conclusion of the study was: 1) School heads were perceived by their teachers to perform very well in the five aspects of the supervisory practices. 2) The teachers had an overall very satisfactory performance rating and performed beyond the target; however, majority did not have professional and technical skills other than their classroom or instructional skills. 3) The level of achievement of the high school seniors in English, Mathematics and science was fair. 4) There was a very low correlation between instructional supervision and teacher [performance. 5) there was a negative negligible correlation between teacher performance and student achievement.