THE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE OF FILIPINO - CHINESE SCHOOLS: AN EXPLORATORY RESEARCH
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The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the organizational culture of Filipino-Chinese schools. It seeks to describe the dominant characteristics and the culture that binds these schools. Purposive sampling was used to choose a total of 9 participants. Three administrators, three employees with administrative and supervisory responsibilities, and three members of the teaching and non-teaching staff were among the participants. In-depth interviews were used to collect data, which was then evaluated using Thematic Analysis. The results indicate that the dominant characteristics are resilient leadership which includes strong, flexible, resilient, and strong leaders. Moreover, excellent teamwork, family-oriented and distinct culture are also dominant in these institutions. Furthermore, the organizational binder comprises communication, corporate philosophy, love for work, and culture. The study findings will help Filipino – Chinese school administrators in rationalizing the organizational culture that promotes resiliency in order to achieve its Vision, Mission, and Objectives.
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