Towards Effective Educational Governance: An Evaluation of Managerial Skills of Palawan State University Administrators

Abstract

Aims: To assess the managerial skills of the school administrators in terms of communication, human resource management, conflict management, and financial management. Further, the study aims to determine weak areas of their managerial skills that need rooms for improvement to meet the goals and objectives of the school. Study Design: Using a quantitative research design as data collection method. Place and Duration of Study: The Palawan State University North and South Campuses from June 2023 to December 2023. Methodology: This study used a researcher-made questionnaire to collect information about the managerial skills of school administrators from 41 regular faculty members at selected external campuses of Palawan State University. Results: Data showed that a majority of participants agreed on the managerial skills of the campus directors in terms of communication, human resource management, conflict management.  However, the study also identified areas for improvement, particularly in financial management. Conclusions: Findings study showed that school administrators received positive evaluations in four important competency areas: communication, human resource management, financial management, and conflict management. The respondents generally agreed on administrators' proficiency, particularly in understanding, communicating, and collaborating with colleagues. However, there's room for improvement in temper management during work pressure situations. Also, the school administrators were perceived positively in maintaining a supportive work environment, showing empathy, and recognizing faculty accomplishments. While they demonstrated competence in ethical budgeting and transparency measures, there is a need to enhance financial reporting frequency and provide more training for faculty on budget matters. In terms of their conflict management skills, school administrators were commended for fostering positive relationships and proactive problem-solving. Hitherto, there is a notable opportunity to improve remedial actions for daily work problems and refine analytical skills.