Management effectiveness of LGU projects in Region 3, Philippines / by Yibo Wang.

Thesis (Doctor of Philosophy in Management) Cavite State University

Includes bibliographical references.

Graduate Studies Open Learning College (GSOLC)

WANG, YIBO, Management Effectiveness of LGU Projects in Region 3, Philippines. A dissertation. Doctor of Philosophy in Management. Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite. January 2012. Adviser: Dr. Florita V. Miranda.
The study entitled "Management Effectiveness of LGU Projects in Region 3, Philippines" was conducted to: (l) determine the socio-demographic profile of the respondents; (2) determine the status of the LGU projects funded by DOE and NPC in Region 3 in terms of their effectiveness in the following areas of concern: (a) project development; (b) power benefits (electrification); (c) skill development; (d) employment generation; (e) procurement activities; (f) health development; (g) livelihood project; and
(h) reforestation; (3) determine the level of adequacy of the LGU projects funded by
DOE and NPC in terms of financial operations and monitoring activities as assessed by the officials and employees of DOE and NPC and of local government units (LGU); (4) determine how the assessment of the three groups of respondents were compared; (5)
determine the extent of coordination between DOE and NPC in the implementation of the energy resource development programs and project in terms of nature of task performed and administration of funds; (6) determine the significant differences in the assessments of the three groups of respondents on the extent of coordination between DOE and NPC in the implementation of the programs and projects; and (7) identify the problems encountered in the implementation of the LGU projects funded by DOE and NPC.
As perceived by the three groups of respondents the LGU projects funded by DOE and NPC are moderately effective in terms of project development (WM = 3.34), livelihood projects development (WM = 3.28) and reforestation (WM = 3.11). However, they are effective in terms of power benefits (WM = 3.85), skills development (WM — 3.96), employment generation (WM = 3.92), procurement activities (WM = 3.71) and in terms of health development (WM = 3.82).
As assessed by the three groups of respondents the LGU projects funded by DOE and NPC are adequate in terms of financial operations as shown by the overall mean assessment of 4.42. The most adequate of the treasurer ship component of the financial operations of the projects are the development funds (WM = 4.83) and the livelihood funds (WM = 4.78). The least adequate are the electrification and reforestation funds. Of the controllership component of the financial operations the most adequate are those on protection assets (WM = 4 Rl) and tax administration (WM = 4.69).
The monitoring activities of the LGU projects funded by DOE and NPC were assessed by the three groups of respondents as adequate as revealed by the overall mean assessment of 4.23. Assessed as the most adequate of the monitoring activities were those on ocular inspection for actual performance of accomplishments in the final payment of the projects (WM = 4.93) and evaluation and verification of accomplishments of contractors of local government units during progress billings (WM = 4.92).
Findings also shows that there is no significant difference found among the assessments of the three groups of respondents on the level of adequacy of the funded projects as revealed by the computed F-value of 0.088±
The extent of coordination between DOE and NPC in the implementation of the LGU projects was assessed by the three groups of respondents in terms of the nature of the tasks performed by DOE and NPC and in terms of the administration of funds. As assessed by the three groups of respondent’s coordination between DOE and NPC existed to a great extent in terms of the nature of tasks performed by DOE (WM = 3.79) and in terms of the nature of tasks performed by NPC (WM = 3.90). In terms of administration of funds coordination between DOE and NPC also existed to a great extent as revealed by the overall mean assessment of the three groups of respondents of 3.99.
With respect to the nature of the tasks performed by NPC, significant differences were found in the assessments of the three groups of respondents on the extent of coordination existing between DOE and NPC. This is revealed by the obtained F value of 4.359 which exceeds the critical table value of 4.26 at 0.05 level of significance with 6 degrees of freedom. However no significant differences were found between LGU and DOE respondents and between DOE and NPC respondents.
The three groups of respondents all agree that some problems were encountered in the monitoring of the LGU projects funded by DOE and NPC. Foremost among these problems were those of: (l) political intervention; (2) right-of-way problems; (3) cultural beliefs of the beneficiaries; (4) lack of coordination among the beneficiaries of host communities; and (5) failure of some contractors to deliver the required materials and equipment or time.
Based on the results gathered, it is concluded that LGU projects funded by DOE and NPC are generally effective in terms of the development goals they are supposed to accomplish except with respect to reforestation, •livelihood projects and projects development. In terms of financial operations and monitoring activities the LGU funded projects by DOE and NPC are adequate. DOE and NPC coordinated to a great extent in the nature of tasks they perform and in the administration of funds. LGUs expect more coordination between DOE and NPC in the implementation of the LGU
projects relating to the nature of tasks performed by NPC. Political intervention and right of way problems as well as cultural beliefs of beneficiaries are the problems that are commonly encountered in the implementation of the LGU projects funded by DOE and NPC.
With the findings and conclusions drawn, it is recommended that the DOE and the NPC should put more attention to reforestation, livelihood projects development and other projects development. More adequate funding should be given to electrification and reforestation. Under controllership the item found to be least adequate was that of evaluating and consulting. This should therefore be made more adequate to make the funded projects more effective. The DOE should strive to provide an environment that is more conducive to a more active participation of the private sector in energy activities. The DOE and the NPC should coordinate more closely in the establishment of a trust account that will comprise an electrification fund, reforestation fund and livelihood fund.

Submitted copy to the University Library. 05-08-2017 T-6611