scholarly journals Ergonomic evaluation on the voluntary improvement examples of the working conditions in small enterprises in the Philippines.

1998 ◽  
Vol 34 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 482-483
Author(s):  
Tsuyoshi Kawakami ◽  
Kazutaka Kogi
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Ergonomic Evaluation

scholarly journals D7-2　Ergonomic Assessment of the Working Conditions of Checkout Counter Cashiers in a Grocery Store in the Philippines

2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (Supplement2) ◽  
pp. S612-S615
Author(s):  
Vann Harold V. Maligaya ◽  
Matthew Martin P. Sanchez ◽  
Corrine Andreana C. Uy ◽  
Alyssa Jean A. Portus
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Grocery Store

scholarly journals The use of the job enrichment technique for decision-making in higher education: The case of the Philippines

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kolawole Samuel Adeyemo ◽  
Chika Sehoole ◽  
Constancia G. Cueno
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Enrichment Technique ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Job Enrichment ◽  
The Impact

Orientation: This article provides an explorative analysis of the use of the job enrichment technique for decision-making in higher education in the Philippines.Research purpose: The profile of administrators in charge of decision-making was investigated in terms of their level of familiarity with, and use of, this technique in achieving the goals of enriching jobs, retaining staff and ensuring job-motivation in higher education.Motivation for the study: Given the increasingly competitive higher education environment in which higher education employees, including academics, work, the pressure on their performance, and their search for ideal working conditions, it is important to measure the impact of the job enrichment technique on employee and higher education organisations.Research design, approach and method: The study used a quantitative method. The respondents of this study consisted of 206 administrators. Spearman Rank, Correlation Coefficient, Point Bi serial and Chi-square were used to analyse the relationships between the demographic characteristics and job enrichment technique. Multiple Regression Coefficient was used to predict job enrichment.Main findings: The findings suggest that educational attainment and experience are the most important factors for predicting success as an administrator in higher education.Practical and managerial implications: Job enrichment should not only focus on the knowledge, experience and skills of administrators, but should be extended to encompass the context and working conditions of employees.Contribution: In the context of fiscal austerity measures that result in fewer resources becoming available for higher education, it is important to have competent decision-makers who are able to motivate staff.

The Benefits of Learning in Clusters: Analyzing Upward Mobility for Skilled Workers in the Cebu Furniture Cluster

2008 ◽  
Vol 40 (10) ◽  
pp. 2435-2452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niels Beerepoot
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Upward Mobility ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Industrial Clusters ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Formal And Informal Learning

Recent debates emphasize the role of collective learning as a major factor in facilitating and maintaining competitiveness for clusters of small enterprises in developing countries. However, few studies on learning in industrial clusters in developing countries have analyzed the benefits from learning by looking at improved workers' positions and conditions in the cluster. This paper fills this gap in the existing literature by focusing on whether workers in the furniture cluster in Metro Cebu (the Philippines) have access to upward mobility within employment in the cluster, based on their formal and informal learning. This paper demonstrates that their ‘embodied expertise’ is rewarded only to a small extent and labour movements are more the result of job insecurity than of pursuing opportunities for upward mobility within employment.

From philanthropy to impact investing

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirlita Espinosa
Keyword(s):  
Capital Investment ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Social Forces ◽  
Development Discourse ◽  
Impact Investing ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Development Tool ◽  
Filipino Migrants ◽  
Migrant Organizations

English abstract:This article analyzes diaspora philanthropy by Filipino migrants in Luxembourg. It shows the evolution of migrant organizations’ established philanthropic practices as reflected in the history and profile of Filipino immigration to Luxembourg. Recently, however, direct remittances have been challenged by the philanthro-capitalist orientation of Meso Impact Finance, securing capital investment for small enterprises. Luxembourg’s impact investing in the Philippines is a result of intersecting social forces: dominance of migration-development discourse, ideological appeal of philanthro-capitalism, strong financial institutions in Luxembourg, and the tight-knit Filipino community. However, traditional philanthropy remains popular despite the undermining of direct, non-profit remittances of migrants as shortsighted, unsustainable development tool. It remains to be seen whether Meso Impact Finance will gain a stronger hold in the market and replace direct philanthropic remittances.Spanish abstract:Este artículo analiza la filantropía de la diáspora realizada por inmigrantes filipinos en Luxemburgo. Usando métodos etnográfi cos se muestra la evolución de las prácticas filantrópicas establecidas por las organizaciones de migrantes y como éstas se refl ejan en la historia y el perfi l de la inmigración filipina a Luxemburgo. Recientemente, las remesas directas han sido cuestionadas por la orientación filantro-capitalista de meso impacto financiero, asegurando inversiones de capital para pequeñas empresas. No obstante, la filantropía tradicional sigue siendo popular a pesar del debilitamiento de las remesas directas y sin fines de lucro de los migrantes, como una herramienta de corta visión, insostenible e irracional. Queda por observarse si el meso impacto financiero obtendrá un mayor control en el mercado y reemplazará las remesas filantrópicas directas.French abstract:Cet article présente des données ethnographiques et des analyses critiques liées à la philanthropie de la diaspora philippine au Luxembourg. Il montre que l’évolution des organisations migrantes établit des pratiques philanthropiques comme le reflètent l’histoire et le profil de l’immigration philippine au Luxembourg. Récemment cependant les transferts d’argent directs ont été concurrencés par l’orientation philantrocapitalistique de la mésofinance à impact social qui sécurise l’investissement de capitaux pour les petites entreprises. Pourtant, malgré l’ébranlement des transferts d’argent directs et non-lucratifs des migrants comme outil de développement à court terme et non pérenne la philanthropie traditionnelle reste populaire. Il reste à voir si la mésofinance à impact social gagnera un ancrage plus fort sur les marchés et si elle remplacera les transferts d’argent philanthropiques directs.

Digital Threats and Attacks on the Philippine Alternative Press

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Ramon R. Tuazon ◽  
Therese Patricia San Diego Torres
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
News Media ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
International Federation ◽  
Cyber Attacks ◽  
Online Harassment ◽  
Alternative Press ◽  
The Press ◽  
The Government ◽  
Legal Frameworks

In the Philippines, the assault on the press has gone digital. While Filipino journalists continue to face physical, verbal, and legal threats and attacks, cyber-attacks and online harassment/trolling were identified in 2018 as the second worst threat against them, after low wages and poor working conditions, according to the International Federation of Journalists and the Southeast Asia Journalist Unions. Websites of news outlets have also been hacked and taken down. These challenges make the press vulnerable to self-censorship and may even lead to fatal outcomes. This chapter seeks to fill the gap in the literature on the digital types of assault on the Philippine alternative press, focusing on the experience of alternative news media outlets—independent media particularly critical of the government. It explores the range of such threats and attacks and the responses, legal frameworks, and remedies in place that are used to combat dangers of this nature.

ILOCANO FAMILISM IN THE CHICHACORN INDUSTRY IN PAOAY, ILOCOS NORTE, PHILIPPINES

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angelina A Tagay ◽  
Leah I Ballesteros
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Great Majority ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Family Businesses ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Personal Traits ◽  
Tourism Product ◽  
Family Based

In the Philippines, having analyzed that a great majority of the businesses in the country are small family-based enterprises, they may be viable endeavors contributing to economic development. Ilocos Norte is known for its chichacorn industry composed of family-based micro and small enterprises.  Chichacorn has become a popular agri-tourism product bought as healthy snacks among the residents, tourists and travelers.  The boom of tourism in the province led to the growth of the industry.  In order to enable the continuity of these family businesses, it is important to understand the Ilocano family business, to identify the personal traits and cultural values of the Ilocano as entrepreneurs and determine their strengths and weaknesses. The research design used a qualitative approach to search for meaning – the beginnings of the chichacorn industry, traits and cultural values of the Ilocano entrepreneurs and their strengths and weaknesses that contribute to the sustainability of these family businesses. The entire process is inductive, exploratory and descriptive. The qualitative approach used a case study strategy. After the interviews were completed, they were transcribed and then forwarded to the respondents for review and approval. It was found out that the chichacorn industry in Paoay, Ilocos Norte is composed of eight family businesses who are relatives up to the third degree of consanguintiy. It was also found out that the chichacorn producers are industrious and hardworking, innovative and resourceful, thrifty, good managers, and have foresight.  The Ilocano family has the necessary traits to become successful in business.  These are backed up with the richness of the Ilocano culture.  However, in order to survive competition and become sustainable, it has to transform as a family-oriented business into a professionally managed organization.

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