02. DSSC Electronic Theses and Dissertations
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Item Agri-entrepreneurial competencies and ethical business practices of SME managers as predictors of organizational performance in Davao del SurBusa, Rosemarie N. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-06)This study aimed to assess the agri-entrepreneurial competencies and ethical business practices of small and medium enterprise (SME) managers in Davao del Sur and their relationship to organizational performance. It employed a descriptive-correlational research design, collecting data from 90 respondents through structured surveys. Statistical tools used included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and correlational analysis. Findings revealed that the majority of SME managers in Davao del Sur are middle-aged, male, and married, with high educational attainment. Their businesses are primarily small enterprises operating within various municipalities, typically in operation for 5 to 15 years, with modest profitability and limited formal managerial training. In terms of competencies, SME managers exhibited very high levels of organizing and leading, learning, opportunity recognition, commitment, strategic, and financial management competencies. Additionally, ethical business practices, including ethical decision-making, ethical leadership, and ethical awareness and training, were also rated very high. Organizational performance, assessed through financial performance and employee satisfaction, was also found to be very high, though some variability was noted. Correlational analysis indicated a significant relationship between agri-entrepreneurial competencies and ethical business practices, suggesting that managers with stronger competencies tend to uphold higher ethical standards. However, no significant relationships were found between ethical business practices and organizational performance or between agri-entrepreneurial competencies and organizational performance, suggesting that these factors alone may not directly determine business success.Item Analysis of the factors to sugarcane production and farmers' planting intentions in the provinces of Davao del Sur, Sarangani and South CotabatoGranada, Ijade T. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-06)The study aimed to analyze the factors to sugarcane production and planting intentions of sugarcane farmers in Davao del Sur, Sarangani and South Cotabato. The study utilized a descriptive-quantitative survey research design, administered to the 89 selected medium-large scale sugarcane farmers using sampling technique. The study used statistical tools to analyze and describe the study. The results showed that the sector was largely composed of aging farmers with limited formal education, which may hinder the adoption of modern farming techniques. Farm-related issues such as hilly/rolling terrains and dependence on rainwater heightened vulnerability to climate variability. Economic and social factors highlight farmers' strong influence sugarcane production. Consistently, correlational analysis showed that economic factors had the strongest and appeared most significant to farmers' planting intentions. Multiple regression confirmed economic factors as the sole predictor on farmers' planting intentions. Based on the findings, the Department of Agriculture and State Universities and Colleges should launch youth-targeted agricultural programs in modern sugarcane farming techniques. The government agencies should introduce mechanization suited for hilly/rolling terrains including irrigation projects to reduce reliance on rainwater and provide production support programs and policy efforts in strengthening market prices, minimizing costs and access to affordable credit for the sustainability of sugarcane farming.Item The influence of Smart Agri Radio towards agribusiness profitability in Davao Del SurFernandez, John Wesley R. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-05)SMART Agri Radio is a community radio station of Davao del Sur State College established by the help of the Department of Agriculture. This quantitative non-experimental research design was conducted to determine the significant relationship between the extent expose to SMART Agri Radio programs and the influence of SMART Agri Radio programs in disseminating information and towards the profitability and the significant relationship between the perceived barriers and challenges hindering the optimization of radio broadcasting in Davao del Sur towards the influences on profitability among listeners. This research was conducted to 229 respondents residing in Davao del Sur. Respondents are mostly female and majority of them are young adults who are married farmers finished secondary educations with a 5 years to 10 years of involvement in agriculture/agribusiness.Item Evaluation of corporate social responsibility programs among small-scale sugarcane farmers in Davao del SurComilang, Michelle M. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-06)The study aimed to assess which corporate social responsibility program is effective in improving the sugarcane production among small-scale farmers in Davao del Sur. The study utilized a descriptive-qualitative survey research design and conducted in the province of Davao del Sur. The study administered survey questionnaires to the selected 182 sugarcane farmers and 8 representatives (chairpersons/general managers) from organization with the help of stratified random sampling techniques. The study also utilized descriptive statistics, frequency distribution, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) as the statistical tools of the study. The result showed that small-scale sugarcane farmers and the organizations are typically informed about and satisfied with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Nonetheless, insufficient financial resources impede their ability to fully benefit. The farming organizations exhibit a democratic leadership approach and equitable gender representation, perhaps enhancing marketing initiatives. Although both farmers and organizations convey contentment, organizations exhibit a greater degree of satisfaction due to their increased involvement in program implementation. Effective corporate social responsibility programs include livelihood support, skills development, improved agricultural methods, and market accessibility. Based on the findings, the Sugar Regulatory Administration could enhance its monitoring and evaluation to ensure that growers derive maximum benefit from these programs. Enhancing awareness and increasing the accessibility of financial support could alleviate the resource limitations encountered by both farmers and organizations.Item Effects of customer relationship management strategies on customer retention among agrivet supply enterprises in Digos City, Davao del SurArendain, Jeanilyn C. (Davao del Sur State College, 2024-05)This research examines how CRM strategies affects client retention in Digos City, Davao del Sur agri-vet supply enterprises. According to personal survey, most clients are married women aged 30-38 with monthly incomes below Php 50,000.00.The survey found high mean ratings for CRM strategies that handle customers individually, provide new goods, and valve customer input. These techniques average 4.5, which is quite high. CRM's impact on customer retention is examined, with high mean ratings for quality services, fair prices and great customer care, culminating in a very high total mean of 4.62. The socio-economic characteristic of agri-vet supply owners are also outlined, highlighting the prevalence of women in this industry. The challenges associated with CRM, such as boosting sales and profitability, customer retention, and fostering loyalty, are recognized with a very high average rating of 4.69. The paper concludes by examining the impact of CRM on performance, emphasizing the need of ongoing maintenance and acknowledging the obstacles posed by complexity and time limitations.Item Factors influencing online shopping in agribusiness related products in selected Higher Education Institution (HEI's) Digos CityAbrigana, Iren Joy B. (Davao del Sur State College, 2024-05)The aim of this study was to ascertain the level of factors influencing online shopping among students in Davao del Sur State College and other higher education institution (HEI's) Digos City. From October to December 2023, Factors influencing online shopping among students in Davao del Sur State College, and HEI's in Digos City in terms of: Convenience, Time saving and Website design, using a descriptive and correlational research design. A modified survey questionnaire was used to survey 186 respondents from the different schools. The data collected was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings indicated that in terms of convenience the study has a high rate, and when it comes to website design the level of factors influencing online shopping among students has a high rate this means that students highly value the efficiency through online shopping. Furthermore, the data revealed that there is significant difference among students in Davao del Sur State and other Higher Education Institution (HEI's) Digos College based on their socio-demographic profile. All p-values are all less than the 0.05 level of significance. Thus, fail to reject Ho. Moreover, the p-value age (p=0.462) gender identity (p=0.592) school (p=0.228) course (p=0.588) civil status (p= 0.953) ethnicity (p=0.017) which is less than 0.05 level of significance.