BIBLIOGRAPHY LAWAGUEY, MICHAEL BRIAN L. APRIL...
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LAWAGUEY, MICHAEL BRIAN L. APRIL 2007. Profile, Functions and
Performance of the Education and Training Committee Members of Selected Primary
Cooperatives in La Trinidad, Benguet. Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet.
Adviser: Andrew K. Del-ong, BSc
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to determine the profile, functions and performance of
the Education and Training Committee (Edcom) members of selected primary
cooperatives in La Trinidad, Benguet.
A total of 48 education and training committee members and 20 BOD chairmen
of different registered in La Trinidad, Benguet were taken as respondents of the study.
Survey questionnaire and follow-up interview were used to collect the needed data.
The findings showed that most of the cooperatives studied have been operating
for quite a long period of time and majority of their membership is around 261 and
above. Majority of the Edcom were female, married, Roman Catholic and finished
college. Most of these Edcom were members in 6-10 years in the cooperative and 1-2
years involved in Education and Training Committee. Most of the Edcom attended and
sponsored trainings and seminars. Most of them were businessmen but still they enjoy
doing their tasks as an Edcom. Most of them stated that lack of cooperation is one of the
major problems within their committee or to their cooperatives thus they also stated that
cooperation from all the members brings success to their cooperative. As to functions and
performance, not all of them are doing their particular tasks and most of the Edcom are
performing their task satisfactorily.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Abstract ……………………………………………………………………………..
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Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………..
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INTRODUCTION
Rationale …………….…………………………………………………….
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Statement of the Problem ………………………………………………….
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Objectives of the Study ……………………………………………………
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Importance of the Study …………………………………………………...
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Scope and Limitation of the Study ………………………………………..
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REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Cooperative Education ……………………………………………………. 5
Education and Training Committee ……………………………………….
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Importance of Education and Training ……………………………………
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Definition of Terms ……………………………………………………….
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METHODOLOGY
Locale and Time of the Study …………………………………………….. 10
Respondents of the Study …………………………………………………
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Data Collection. …………………………………………………………...
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Data Gathered ……………………………………………………………..
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Data Analysis ……………………………………………………………...
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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Cooperatives Profile ……………………………………………………… 14
Profile of Education and Training
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Committee Members ……………………………………………………...
Trainings and Seminars Attended
by Member of the Education
and Training Committee …………………………………………………..
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Present Occupation ………………………………………………………..
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Does the occupation of Edcom
Affect their Performance
in the Cooperative …………………………………………………………
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Satisfaction of Edcom members in
their work ………………………………………………………………….
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Trainings and Seminars sponsored
by members of Education and
Training Committee ……………………………………………………….
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Problems Encountered by the
Education and Training Committee …….…………………………………
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Important Factors to the Success the
Cooperative as Perceived by the
Edcom Members …………………………………………………………..
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Functions of the Education and Training
Committee of the Operating
Cooperative in La Trinidad ………………………………………………..
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BOD Rating on the Performance of
Function of the Education and
Training Committee ……………………………………………………….
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SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary ………………………………………………………………….. 34
Conclusions ………………………………………………………………..
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Recommendations …………………………………………………………
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LITERATURE CITED ……………………………………………………………..
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APPENDICES
Appendix A. Communication Letter ….…………………………………..
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Appendix B. Survey Questionnaire …...…………………………………..
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Appendix C. Performance Evaluation …………………………………….
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INTRODUCTION
Rationale
Cooperatives exist to meet their members’ needs and in return bring massive
significance to the people and communities around the world. They are businesses that
are owned and operated by the members together with the elected officers and entrusted
employees who also patronize the goods and services of the organization. Their main
focus is on service.
A cooperative has been defined as a voluntary organization of people who have
agreed to pool their resources together in order to undertake an economic enterprise for
the purpose of meeting their common needs which they themselves democratically
manage and control and share the economic benefits on the basis of participation and
patronage (Aquino, 1991).
The principle of cooperative education means that all cooperative shall make
provision for the education of their members, officers and employee and of the general
public based on the principles of cooperation (Aquino, 1991).
Generally, members of the Education and Training Committee are the ones
responsible for pursuing the provision of education and training for the members, officers
and employees of the cooperative. It is their duty to plan and conduct seminars which can
impart more knowledge and skills for the members, officers and employees about some
aspects of the cooperative.
In La Trinidad, Benguet there are 136 cooperatives registered with the
Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) as of July 31, 2006. There were 9 dissolved,
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32 had cancelled registration, 39 non-operating and 56 are actively operating. In some
cases of the dissolved cooperatives it is because of bankruptcy due to maybe corrupt
officers and also maybe due to the delinquent borrowers of the cooperative. Corrupt
officers and delinquent borrowers are truly a great disaster to cooperatives. Another
possible reason also why cooperatives are being dissolved is that they are not
implementing their policies strictly. Perhaps, said stated causes could have been
minimized if the members of the education and training committees have done their part.
Education and trainings to the members, officers, and employees should be continuous
until they will internalize the principles of the cooperative and they might even acquire
more knowledge and skills related to their duties and responsibilities.
Statement of the Problem
One of the primary factors that results to the failures of cooperatives is the lack of
training and education of the members, officers, and employees who managed the
cooperative. Little knowledge is too dangerous which may lead the cooperative to go
astray.
This study was conducted to answer the following:
1. What are the profiles of the members of the Education and Training
Committees of selected primary cooperatives in La Trinidad, Benguet?
2. Whether the Education and Training Committee members are performing their
duties and functions?
3. What are the needs and problems of the Education and Training Committee?
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4. What are the solutions to be suggested by these Education and Training
Committee members to meet their needs and to solve their problems?
Objectives of the Study
The objectives of the study are the following:
1. To determine the profiles of the members of the Education and Training
committees of selected primary cooperatives in La Trinidad, Benguet.
2. To determine whether the members of the Education and Training Committee
are performing their duties and responsibilities.
3. To determine the needs and problems of the Education and Training
Committee.
4. To identify some suggested solution by the Education and Training Committee
members to meet their needs and to solve their problems.
Importance of the Study
Findings from this study will serve as a guideline document to other researchers
who will endeavor to study about education and training committee related study.
In addition, it will also provide appropriate information for the development of
the education and training committee members in each of the primary cooperatives in La
Trinidad, Benguet.
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Scope and Limitation of the Study
This study mainly focuses on determining the profile, functions and performance
of members of the education and training committee of selected primary cooperatives in
La Trinidad, Benguet. This study was conducted from January to February 2007.
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REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Cooperative Education
Abasolo et al. (1996) discuss the administrative and management of cooperative
education.
Continuous membership education. All the essentials for a successful cooperative
bring out the necessity of cooperative education. Members must be informed of the
objective, functions, structure and policies of the cooperative even before being accepted
as a member. This is why pre-membership education is required.
When they have become members, they must see to it that they are kept informed
of their cooperative’s services, new policies and activities. They must also be made aware
of the problems and plans of their cooperatives. This is why further membership
education seminars, lessons, assemblies or meetings among members should be held.
Specialized training for officers and employees. Officers and committee members
have specific functions in the cooperative, which require them certain knowledge and
skills. The efficiency of the employees in performing their duties and their effectiveness
in serving the needs of the members will undoubtedly build and strengthen member’s
trust, confidence and loyalty to their cooperative. Officers, committee members and
employees should be well trained for their jobs.
Proper guidance. At the start, the cooperative will need the advice in conducting
its affairs. The CDA’s duty is to help member organize themselves into effective groups.
When the cooperative is already operating, the CDA cooperative supervisors, examiners,
developers, and or extension officers will also visit the cooperative to help by giving
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guidance in management. They will also check the records to see to it that member’s
interests are protected.
Education and Training Committee
Lumbag (2000) enumerated the responsibilities of the education and training
committee as mandated by the manager and BOD. These are to:
1. Identify training of the cooperative.
2. Submit list of priority trainings and budget.
3. Prepare a training proposal for the approval of their BOD.
4. Coordinate or link with the other agencies or organization and support.
5. Send invitations to target participant.
6. Manage the training and post-trainings activities. Furthermore, as trainers, they
should:
a.) Plan and schedule the training session.
b.) Set a favorable learning climate.
c.) Know the trainers and.
d.) Manage discussion effectively.
Education and Training Committee is under the supervision of the Board of
Directors and the elected vice chairman of the board serves as the chairman of the
education and training committee. The committee reviews all membership applications
and recommends approval/ disapproval to the board of directors (or the executive
committee that may be created by the board and delegated to net in behalf of the board).
(Garcia et al., 2004).
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The education committee shall be responsible in planning and monitoring the
implementation of promotional activities and continuous education of the members of a
cooperative.
In the performance of its functions, they shall:
1. Submit proposals on trainings and promotional activities to be conducted
including its budgetary requirements.
2. Submit reports on the training promotional activities conducted including the
expenses incurred in the conduct of such activity to the board of directors, and
3. Submit to the board their report on the result of their processing, evaluation and
recommendation on the list of applicants for membership (CDA-JICA).
Importance of Education and Training
Training can increase skills, ability, efficiency and productivity of their staff and
officers that consider the most effective tools in business and industry to bring out the
best form of resources available that is the man, machine, materials and methods.
Training programs makes officers alert to inefficiency; provide better product and
services cost down. It also keeps employees awake to new ideas and resistance to
changes (Licudan, 2003).
Cooperatives function on basis of co-operative principles which stress that the
critical success factors for the cooperative include education, training and information,
which involve engaging the minds of members, elected leaders, managers and employees
to comprehend fully the complexity and richness of a co-operative thought and make
them undertake actions for a cooperative success. It is argued that for a co-operative to
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remain as a force to reckon with, not only people must be aware of the concept, but also
they must appreciate it and be willing to participate in it (Datta, 2004).
It was found out that all types of cooperatives conducted PMES, bookkeeping,
cooperative operation and management, trainers training, seminar on coop policy
formulation and implementation, and leadership training (Andrada, 1996).
Training had contributed in improving the management of cooperatives. Through
training, officers became effective in doing their functions, employees became more
efficient in their work and officers and members learn the cooperative principles and
practices (Agustin, 2000).
Good training and development programs first result in the increased ability of an
organization to attract and retain the best people. Good training and development not only
motivates department employees to do outstanding works but also encourages them to be
committed to and involved in work and in the organization (Balang-eg, 1994).
Continuous education and training for the officers and members of the
cooperative is considered as the most important principle of cooperatives. Proper
knowledge, skills, attitudes and values can be imparted to people through training and
education. Cooperatives which neglected continuous education and training for its
members and officers failed. It is for this reason that new cooperative development
program of the government requires intensive trainings for members and officers of
cooperatives (Fajardo and Abella, 1999).
One of the major practices of cooperative enterprise is continuous education and
training, not only on the ways of cooperation but also on the techniques of cooperative
management. As the days roll by, members grow in wisdom and they become trained to
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assume any all sorts of responsibilities, not only as consumers but also as merchants,
operators and producers (Onagan et al., 1973).
Before joining in a cooperative, they must be properly oriented with its
organization and functions and must know their duties, rights and responsibilities to be
able to participate better in the cooperative (Jayoma, 1978).
Definition of Terms
Education. The process by which an individual is encouraged and enabled to
develop his or her potential; it may also serve the purpose of equipping the individual
with what is necessary to be a productive member of society. Through teaching and
learning, the individual acquires and develops knowledge and skills.
Training. Refers to the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies as a
result of the teaching of vocational or practical skills and knowledge that relates to
specific useful skills. Today it is often referred to as professional development.
Profile. Pertains to all information and data that are gathered from the Edcom
members.
Functions. Refers to the duties and responsibilities of the Edcom members.
Performance. Refers to where individuals done their functions.
Committee. Refers to any body entrusted with specific functions and
responsibilities under the by-laws.
Board of Directors. Refers also as supervisors of the committees.
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METHODOLOGY
Locale and Time of the Study
The study was conducted on some of the primary cooperatives in the Municipality
of La Trinidad, Benguet from January to February 2007.
La Trinidad is one of the 13 municipalities and the capital town of Benguet
Province. La Trinidad was composed of 16 barangays namely: Poblacion, Alapang, Alno,
Ambiong, Bahong, Balili, Beckel, Bening, Betag, Cruz, Lubas, Pico, Puguis, Shilan,
Tawang and Wangal wherein lots of cooperatives are operating in this municipality.
Table 1 shows the different cooperatives studied in La Trinidad, Benguet. Figure 1 also
shows the location of the cooperatives studied.
Respondents of the Study
Twenty cooperatives of La Trinidad, Benguet were studied (Table 1). The
respondent of this study were 48 members of the Education Committee and 20 Board of
Directors of the cooperatives studied. The Board of Directors Chairmen were the ones
who evaluated the performance of the education committee members of their respective
cooperatives.
Data Collection
Survey questionnaires were distributed by the researcher to be used in gathering
necessary information needed to the study. The formulated questionnaires were based
from the objectives.
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Table 1. Distribution of respondents among cooperatives studied
COOPERATIVES STUDIED
NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS
Edcom
BOD Chairmen
Bantay Consumers Cooperative
3
1
Barangay Alapang MPC
3
1
BATJODA Credit Cooperative
3
1
Benguet Farmers Development MPC
3
1
Benguet Farmers MPC
1
1
Benguet Government Employees MPC
1
1
BODA MPC
3
1
Benguet Rural Peoples MPC
3
1
BPIO-Employees MPC
1
1
BSU Orchidarium & Ornamental Plant Growers MPC
3
1
Dep-Ed Regional Office Employees Coop
1
1
La Trinidad MP Housing Cooperative
3
1
La Trinidad Strawberry MPC
3
1
La Trinidad Vendors Credit Cooperative
3
1
Linusod Farmers MPC
3
1
NTC Employees MPC
3
1
PRO-COR Employees MPC
2
1
Tawang MPC
3
1
Tomay Credit Cooperative
3
1
Universal MPC
2
1
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MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD
BCC, BODA MPC, BPIO MPC,
BGEMPC & LTMPHC
& DEP-ED Employees Coop
BALMUCO
LFMPC
BFDMPC & PRO-COR
Employees MPC
LTSMP
NTC employees MPC & BSUOOPGMPC
BATJODA, TMPC &
TCC
UMPC, LTVCC, BRPMPC,
& BFMPC
Figure 1. Location map of cooperatives studied in La Trinidad
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Data Gathered
The survey questionnaires were administered to the education and training
committee members and to the Board of Directors Chairman of different cooperatives. A
follow-up interview was also done in validating some data.
Data Analysis
The data gathered were tabulated, analyzed and interpreted with the use of
descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage.
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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Cooperatives Profile
Table 2 presents the Cooperatives profile according to the number of years in
operation and number of members.
Number of years in operation. As shown in table 2, majority of the cooperatives
studied have been operating for more than 10 years. It is also noted that at least 15%
which is rather substantial have been operating for more than 25 years. These results
imply that most of the cooperatives studied have been operating for quite a long period of
time.
Number of members. Table 2 also shows that almost half (45%) of the
cooperatives studied have memberships of 261 individuals and above. This could be
explained by their wider area of operations. However, it is noted that 25% have
membership size of 50 and below. The reason is that said cooperatives are office based
cooperatives thus membership is limited to the employees of said offices.
Profile of Education and Training Committee
Members
In this study a total of 48 members of the Education and Training Committee
(Edcom) were taken as respondents from the concerned cooperatives. Table 3 presents
the respondents profile which includes age, sex, civil status, educational attainment, years
of membership in their cooperatives and years involved as members of the Edcom.
Age. A combined 66% belonged to the age bracket of 31-50 years old, implying
that majority of the respondents are in the primes of their lives. A noted 25% belonged to
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the age bracket of 51-60 years old. Others (6% and 2%) belong to the age brackets of 61-
70 and 71 years old and above, respectively. These results imply that most of the Edcom
have gained enough experience in life that they can contribute to the success of their
cooperatives.
Sex. Majority (67%) of the respondents are females while the rest (32%) are
males.
Civil status. Most (79%) of the Education and Training Committee members are
married. Fifteen percent are single while the rest (6%) are widows.
Religious affiliation. All of the respondents are Christians with the majority
(65%) belonging to the Roman Catholic.
Educational attainment. All of the respondents attended formal education, with a
earning college degrees. This indicates that members of the Edcom in the concerned
cooperatives are more than equipped in terms of qualifications to do their functions.
Years of membership. Majority (65%) of the respondents have been members to
their respective cooperatives for around 6-10 years. Others were members for longer
periods; four percent actually have been members for more than 26 years. Although more
members of the said committee were members for quite a long time in their cooperatives,
a substantial 21% are quite young (1-5 years).
Years of membership in the education and training committee. Majority (73%) of
the respondents have been members of the Edcom for 1-2 years. However, it is also noted
that the rest of the respondents have been members of the Edcom for more than 3 years
and above. The reason is that the Edcom can be re-elected for how many terms and no
limit, based from the policies of their cooperative.
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Table 2. Cooperatives profile
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Number of years in
operation
1-5
1
5
6-10
6
30
11-15
6
30
16-20
2
10
21-25
2
10
26 and above
3
15
TOTAL
20
100
Number of members
20-50
5
25
51-80
2
10
81-110
2
10
111-140
1
5
141-170
-
-
171-200
1
5
201-230
-
-
231-260
-
-
261 and above
9
45
TOTAL
20
100
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Table 3. Profiles of the Edcom members
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Age
20-30
-
-
31-40
16
33
41-50
16
33
51-60
12
25
61-70
3
6
71 and above
1
2
TOTAL
48
100
Sex
Male
16
33
Female
32
67
TOTAL
48
100
Civil Status
Single
7
15
Married
38
79
Widow
3
6
TOTAL
48
100
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
31
65
Born Again
4
8
Jehovah's Witnesses
3
6
Anglican
4
8
Baptist
4
8
Iglesia Ni Cristo
2
4
TOTAL
48
100
Educational Attainment
Elementary
2
4
High School
14
29
Vocational
4
8
College
28
58
TOTAL
48
100
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Table 3. Continued . . .
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Years of Membership
1-5
10
21
6-10
27
56
11-15
5
10
16-20
3
6
21-25
1
2
26 and above
2
4
TOTAL
48
100
Years involved in
Education and Training
Committee (Edcom)
1-2
35
73
3-4
8
17
5-6
2
4
7-8
-
-
9 and above
3
6
TOTAL
48
100
Trainings and Seminars Attended by Member
of the Education and Training Committee
Table 4 presents the training and seminars attended by the members of the
Education and Training Committee.
Although one of the basic requirements for membership in any cooperative is do
attend Pre-membership Seminar (PMES), it is noted that 4% of the respondents failed to
attend the said seminar. Majority (69%) of the members of Edcom attended the seminar
on leadership given that an officer must acquire leadership skills. It is also noted that not
all of them mentioned that they attended Trainor’s training on cooperative, Basic course
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on cooperative, and Project planning/project feasibility preparation, these trainings must
be attended by the Edcom for them to acquire more knowledge and skills to be applied in
their tasks. Some also mentioned that although it is not really required for them as an
Edcom to attend Cooperative policy formation and implementation, Bookkeeping and
accounting seminar, Credit management and capital build-up, General management
seminar, cooperative summit, strategic planning, and financial management and analysis
still they attended these seminars for gaining additional knowledge.
Table 4. Distribution of respondents according to trainings and seminars attended
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
PMES
46
96
Leadership Seminar
33
69
General Management Seminar
10
21
Trainor's training on Cooperative
16
33
Credit Mangement and Capital build-up
12
25
Coop policy formation and implementation
22
46
Basic course on cooperative
21
44
Bookkeeping and accounting seminar
16
33
Project planning/project feasibility preparation
11
23
Cooperative Summit
2
4
Strategic planning
1
2
Financial Management and Analysis
2
4
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Present Occupation
Table 5 shows the present occupations of the members of the Education and
Training Committee.
Results shows that majority (52%) are businessmen, 38% are government
employee, 6% are employee of the coop and 2% each are professional and SC
Pensioneer.
Table 5. Present occupations of the Edcom members
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Professionals
1
2
Businessmen
25
52
Coop staff
3
6
Government Employee
18
38
SC Pensioneer
1
2
TOTAL
48
100
Does the Occupation of Edcom Affect their
Performance in the Cooperative
As shown in Table 6, most 75% of the respondents agreed that their occupations
do not affect their performance in the cooperative while 25% claims that their occupation
affect their performance in the coop.
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Satisfaction of Edcom Members in Their Work
Table 6 also shows that 77% of the respondents are satisfied with their functions
because they enjoy serving in their cooperatives and it is their pleasure to share their
knowledge and in addition they are learning and gaining knowledge too.
It is also revealed that 23% of the respondents are not satisfied with their work.
Four percent of the Edcom reasoned out that they have no time attending seminars, 2%
each were lack of skills in conducting necessary training needs in the coop, don’t have
many clients/members to educate, Education and Training committee was merge to
election and billing committee and there are plans that were not implemented.
Trainings and Seminars Sponsored by Members
of Education and Training Committee
Table 7 presents the trainings and seminars conducted by the members of the
Edcom.
It was found that the conduct of Pre-membership Education Seminar and the
conduct of cooperative formation and implementation were the most conducted trainings
and seminars by the Edcom members. This was followed by leadership seminar;
Trainor’s training on cooperative, Project planning/project feasibility preparation, Credit
management and capital build-up, General management seminar, Cooperative summit,
Strategic planning, Human relations communication, Courtesy and discipline, as well as
marketing were conducted. Results shows that the Edcom committee had been doing
their functions as evident on the number of trainings conducted by the committee
members.
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Table 6. Satisfaction of Edcom members in their work
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Does their occupation affect their performance?
YES
12
25
NO
36
75
TOTAL
48
100
Are they satisfied with their work in the
cooperative?
YES
37
77
Reasons
I enjoy my work as a committee member
31
65
To share my knowledge
5
10
I learned a lot and gained knowledge
2
4
NO
11
23
Have no much time
2
4
attending seminars
Lack of skills in conducting necessary
1
2
training needs in the coop.
Don't have many clients/
1
2
members to educate
Education and Training
1
2
Committee was merge to
Election and Billing Committee
There are plans that are not
1
2
Implemented
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Table 7. Trainings and seminars sponsored by the Edcom
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
PMES
22
46
Leadership Seminar
17
35
General Management Seminar
7
15
Trainor's training on Cooperative
13
27
Credit Mangement and Capital build-up
11
23
Coop policy formation and implementation
22
46
Basic course on cooperative
15
31
Bookkeeping and accounting seminar
9
19
Project planning/project
12
25
feasibility preparation
Cooperative Summit
4
8
Strategic planning
3
6
Human Relations Communication
1
2
Courtesy and Discipline
1
2
Marketing
1
2
Problems Encountered by the Education
and Training Committee
Table 8 shows the problems encountered and perceived by the members of the
Education and Training Committee in their cooperative. As perceived by the respondents,
the number one problem encountered is the lack of cooperation from co-members and
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few are coming for the trainings and seminar as indicated by 15% each of the Edcom
members. There are 6% who mentioned that lack of funds or insufficient training
material, 4% each mentioned that their co-members are always late during meetings and
co-members are not functioning, 2% each mentioned the lack of self-discipline, co-
members do not attend meetings, lack of training preparation and some prospective
members cannot understand their responsibility. Result implies that there are lots of
problems encountered by the Edcom members but all this boils down to the attitudes of
members, cooperation among members and officers and management.
Table 8. Problems encountered by the Edcom
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Lack of cooperation from co-members
7
15
Lack of funds or insufficient training material
3
6
Not a single training was conducted
1
2
Co-members are always late during meetings
2
4
Lack of self-discipline
1
2
Co-members do not attend meetings
1
2
Lack of training preparation
1
2
Some prospective members cannot understand
1
2
their responsibilities
Few are coming for the trainings and seminars
7
15
Co-members are not functioning
2
4
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Important Factors to the Success of the
Cooperative as Perceived by the
Edcom Members
Table 9 shows the important factors for the success of the cooperative as
perceived by the Edcom members. Thirty eight percent of the respondent’s cooperation is
one factor to the success of a cooperative, this was followed by conducting of more
trainings and seminars, and members should attend PMES (10%), honesty (8%), good
management and commitment or loyalty (6%), discipline (4%), transparency in all
transactions (4%), members should know their obligations (4%) and 2 % each for service
oriented, good relationship, availability of time, strictly implementing rules and
regulations, and functional officers and committees. The results imply that most of the
respondents mentioned that the important factor for the success of cooperative is
cooperation.
Functions of the Education and Training
Committee of the Operating
Cooperative in La Trinidad
Table 10 present the functions performed by the Education and Training
Committee.
The BOD chairmen from the concerned cooperatives were asked if their Edcom
are complying/doing their specific function. As shown in table 10, almost fifty percent
and above of the Edcom of concerned cooperatives are doing their specific functions
except for one function which is posting of notices for membership campaign. Though
there are facts that some of the functions are not applicable in the cooperative. These
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results show that even if fifty percent and more are doing their specific functions but still
the Edcom must improve their performance in doing their functions
Table 9. Important factors to the success of the cooperative as perceived by the Edcom
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Cooperation
18
38
Good Management
3
6%
Discipline
2
4%
Honesty
4
8%
Service Oriented
1
2%
Good Relationship
1
2%
Availability of time
1
2%
Strictly implementing rules
1
2%
and regulations
Functional officers and committees
1
2%
Members should attend PMES
5
10%
Members should know their
2
4%
obligations
Conduct more trainings and seminars
5
10%
Commitment and Loyalty
3
6%
Members should internally understand
2
4%
Coop By-laws and polices
Transparency in all transactions
2
4%
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Table 10. Functions by the Edcom as indicated by the BOD chairmen
COMPLYING
FUNCTIONS
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Identification of training needs of coop members
16
80
Submission on the list priority trainings and
budget
12
60
Preparation of training proposal for the approval
12
60
of the BOD
Sending invitations to target participants
14
70
Submission of reports on the training/promotional
14
70
activities conducted
Submission of reports on expenses incurred
14
70
in the conduct of activity to the BOD
Submission of reports on the results of their
14
70
processing, evaluation and recommendation
for the list of applicant for membership
Coordinating/linking with other agencies and
17
85
Organization
Conducting membership campaign
11
55
Posting of notices for membership
7
35
Conducting PMES to new members
17
85
Posting notices for PMES
11
55
Conducting training and seminar to the members,
13
65
staff and officers
Posting notices for training
15
75
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BOD Rating on the Performance of Function of
the Education and Training Committee
Table 11 presents the rating of the performance of functions of the Education and
Training Committee.
Identification of training needs of members. Majority (65%) of the BOD
respondents rated their Edcom members with satisfactory and followed by 30% of the
BOD respondents who rated their Edcom members with very satisfactory. This implies
that although most of the Edcom members are satisfactorily and some are very
satisfactorily performing their task in identifying training needs of members still they
need to improve in this particular task mainly the Edcom members who were rated with
very poor performance.
Submission on the list priority trainings and budget. Majority (55%) of the BOD
respondents rated their Edcom members with satisfactory and followed by 25% BOD
respondents who rated with very satisfactory. These results imply that most of the Edcom
are satisfactorily performing their task in terms of submitting list priority trainings and
budget but still the Edcom respondents need to improve in this particular task.
Preparation of training proposal for the approval of BOD. Majority (65%) of the
BOD respondents rated their Edcom members with satisfactory and followed by 15% of
the BOD respondents who rated with very satisfactory. These results imply that most of
the Edcom are satisfactorily performing their task in terms of preparing training proposal
but still they need to improve in this particular task especially the Edcom respondents
who were rated by the BOD with poor and very poor performance.
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Sending invitations to target participants. Majority (40%) of the BOD respondents
each rated their Edcom with very satisfactory and satisfactory respectively. These results
imply that most of the Edcom are performing this particular task very satisfactorily and
satisfactorily.
Submission of reports on the training/promotional activities conducted. Majority
(55%) of the BOD respondents rated their Edcom with satisfactory followed by 20% of
the BOD respondents rated with very satisfactory; 10% BOD respondents each who rated
with poor and very poor respectively, and 5% BOD who rated their Edcom with
excellent. These results imply that although most of the Edcom members are
satisfactorily or very satisfactorily and some are excellent in performing in this particular
task still almost of them needs to improve in this particular task.
Submission of reports on the expenses incurred in activities conducted. Majority
(45%) of the BOD respondents rated their Edcom with satisfactory followed by 30% of
the BOD respondents who rated with very satisfactory. These results imply that most of
the Edcom members are performing satisfactorily in this particular task.
Submission of reports on the results of their processing evaluation and
recommendation for the list of applicant for membership. Majority (60%) of the BOD
respondents rated their Edcom with satisfactory followed by 15% of the BOD
respondents who rate with very satisfactory. These results imply that most of the Edcom
members are performing satisfactorily in this particular task.
Coordinating/linking with other agencies/organization. Majority (55%) of the
BOD respondents rated their Edcom with satisfactory followed by 35% of the BOD
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respondents who rated with very satisfactory. These results imply that most of the Edcom
members are performing satisfactorily in this particular task.
Conduct of membership campaign. Majority (40%) of the BOD respondents rated
their Edcom with satisfactory followed by 20% of the BOD who rated with very
satisfactory. These results imply that although most of the Edcom members are
performing satisfactorily in conducting membership campaign still they need to improve
in this particular task.
Posting notices for membership campaign. Majority (35%) each of the BOD
respondents rated their Edcom with satisfactory and poor respectively. These results
imply that the Edcom members should really improve in this particular task.
Conduct of PMES to new members. Majority (45%) of the BOD respondents
rated their Edcom with satisfactory; followed by 25% of the BOD respondents who rated
with very satisfactory, 20% BOD respondents who rated with excellent and 5% BOD
respondents each who rated with poor and very poor. These results imply that most of the
Edcom members are performing satisfactorily in conducting PMES to new members
however they should really improve to this particular task since it was one of their main
functions.
Posting notices for PMES. Majority (40%) of the BOD respondents rated their
Edcom with a satisfactory followed by 35% of the BOD respondents who rated with
satisfactory. These results imply that still the Edcom should really improve in this
particular task.
Conducting training and seminar to the members, staff and officers. Majority
(45%) of the BOD respondents rated their Edcom with satisfactory and followed by 25%
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of the BOD respondents who rated with poor. These results imply that the Edcom
members must really strive to improve in this particular task since it was one of their
main functions.
Posting notices for training and seminar to the members, staff and officers.
Majority (40%) each of the BOD respondents rated their Edcom with very satisfactory
and satisfactory respectively. These results imply that most of the Edcom are performing
very satisfactorily and satisfactorily in this particular task.
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Table 11. BOD rating on the performance of functions of the Edcom
FUNCTIONS
RATING
Very Poor
Poor
Satisfactory
Very
Excellent
Satisfactory
F
%
F
%
F
%
F
%
F
%
Identification of training needs of coop members
1
5
-
-
13
65
6
30
-
-
Submission on the list priority trainings and budget
1
5
3
15
11
55
5
25
-
-
Preparation of training proposal for the approval
2
10
2
10
13
65
3
15
-
-
of the BOD
Sending invitations to target participants
2
10
2
10
8
40
8
40
-
-
Submission of reports on the training/promotional
2
10
2
10
11
55
4
20
1
5
activities conducted
Submission of reports on expenses incurred
2
10
1
5
9
45
6
30
2
10
in the conduct of activity to the BOD
Submission of reports on the results of their
3
15
1
5
12
60
3
15
1
5
processing, evaluation and recommendation
for the list of applicant for membership
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Table 11. Continued…
FUNCTIONS
RATING
Very Poor
Poor
Satisfactory Very
Excellent
Satisfactory
F
%
F
%
F
%
F
%
F
%
Coordinating/linking with other agencies
1
5
-
-
11
55
7
35
1
5
and organization
Conducting membership campaign
2
10
4
20
8
40
5
25
1
5
Posting of notices for membership
2
10
7
35
7
35
4
20
-
-
Conducting PMES to new members
1
5
1
5
9
45
5
25
4
20
Posting notices for PMES
2
10
3
15
8
40
7
35
-
-
Conducting training and seminar to the
2
10
5
25
9
45
4
20
-
-
members, staff and officers
Posting notices for training
1
5
3
15
8
40
8
40
-
-
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SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary
This study was conducted to identify the profile, functions and performance of the
Education and Training Committee (Edcom) of selected cooperatives in La Trinidad,
Benguet.
It was found out that most of the cooperative studied is operating for around 6-15
years and majority of their membership has 261 individuals and above.
The profile of members of the Edcom shows that a combined 66% belonged to the
age bracket of 31-50 years old. Most of them were female, married, Roman Catholic and
finished college. Most of these Edcom were members in 6-10 years in the cooperative
and 1-2 years involved in Education and Training Committee. It was found out that Pre-
membership seminar (PMES) and Leadership seminar were most attended by members of
Edcom. Most of them were businessmen and almost agreed that their occupation does not
affect their performance as an Edcom. Most of them conducted PMES and Cooperative
Formation and Implementation seminar. Most of them stated that lack of cooperation
from co-members and few are coming for the trainings and seminar were the number one
problem encountered by the Edcom and on the other hand cooperation is also the number
one solution to the success of a cooperative stated by the Edcom.
The performance of members of the Edcom show that almost fifty percent and
above are doing the specific functions and most of them are performing their task
satisfactorily.
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Conclusions
Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were made:
1. Most of the cooperative studied has been operating for a long period and has
many members which means that these cooperatives are well establish.
2. Most Edcom members were 31-50 years of age, 67% were females, 79% were
married, 65% were Roman Catholic and 58% finished college.
3. Most Edcom members attended Pre-membership education seminar (PMES)
and Leadership seminar.
4. Most Edcom members were businessmen and almost agreed that their
occupation does not affect their performance as an Edcom. Most Edcom
members were satisfied with their work as an Edcom and most of them
conducted PMES and Cooperative Formation and Implementation seminar.
5. Lack of cooperation and few are coming for the trainings and seminar were
the number one problem encountered by the Edcom and cooperation among
members and officers is one important factor for the success of the
cooperatives.
6. Most Edcom members are doing their specific functions and most of them are
performing their task satisfactorily.
Recommendations
1. The Edcom members must continue to attend and sponsor cooperative
trainings and seminars or other related activities to enhance and develop their
knowledge and skills and also with the other committees, Board of Directors,
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Cooperative staff and members to be more reliable to their functions or to
their responsibilities.
2. The Edcom members must continue to do their functions well and to improve
more in performing their tasks.
3. The Edcom members should be sincere, dedicated and truly committed to the
cooperatives.
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APPENDICES
Appendix A: Communication Letter
College of Agriculture
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
AND AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Benguet State University
La Trinidad, Benguet
January 2007
Dear Respondent,
The undersigned is a fourth year student of Agribusiness in Benguet State University.
Conducting a research entitled “PROFILE, FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE OF
MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMITTEE OF SELECTED
COOPERATIVES IN LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET”.
In this regard, may I humbly request your kind support and cooperation in answering the
attached questionnaire? Your kind assistance will enable me to complete the requirement
in due time. Rest assured that data gathered would be kept confidential.
Your kind favor and consideration with regards to this endeavor is fully appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
MICHAEL BRIAN L. LAWAGUEY
Researcher
Noted by:
ANDREW K. DEL-ONG
Adviser
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Appendix B:
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
(Education and Training Committee)
I. Profile of Cooperative:
Name of Cooperative
: _______________________________
Address of the Cooperative : _______________________________
No. of years in operation
: ________________________________
No. of members
: ________________________________
II. Profile of Respondent:
1. Name
: ________________________________________
2. Age
: ________________________________________
3. Sex:
Male ______
Female ______
4. Civil Status:
Single ______
Married ______
5. Religious Affiliation:
______ Roman Catholic
______ Born Again
______ Iglesia Ni Cristo
______ Baptist
______ Jehovah’s Witnesses ______ Anglican
______ others (please specify) ________________________________
6. Highest Educational Attainment:
Elementary graduate: ______________________________
High School Graduate: _____________________________
College graduate, specific course: __________________ Major: _______
Vocational graduate, specific course: _____________________________
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7. How many years have you been involved with the cooperative?
__________________________________________________________________
8. How many years have you been involved in the cooperative as Education
Training Committee Member?
_______________________________________________________
9. What are the trainings and seminars you have attended? Please check.
_____ PMES
_____ Leadership seminar
_____ General management seminar
_____ Trainor’s training on cooperative
_____ Credit management and capital build-up
_____ Coop policy formation & implementation
_____ Basic course on cooperative
_____ Bookkeeping and accounting seminars
_____ Project planning or project feasibility preparation
_____ Cooperative summit
_____ others, please specify: __________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
10. What is your current occupation or your source of income?
__________________________________________________________________
11. Does your current occupation affect your performance? ____ Yes ____ No
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12. As an education and training committee member, are you satisfied with your
work?
_____ yes _____ no
If yes, why?
_____ I can tackle my responsibility even I’m not a college graduate.
_____ I enjoy my work as a committee member.
Others, please specify: _______________________________________________
If no, why? ________________________________________________________
13. What are the coop-trainings and seminars you have conducted during your
term of office? Please Check.
_____ PMES
_____ Leadership seminar
_____ General management seminar
_____ Trainor’s training on cooperative
_____ Credit management and capital build-up
_____ Coop policy formation & implementation
_____ Basic course on cooperative
_____ Bookkeeping and accounting seminars
_____ Project planning or project feasibility preparation
_____ Cooperative summit
_____ others, please specify: _________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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14. What are the problems encountered by the education and training committee?
(please specify) _________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
15. What do you consider as the important factors for the success of your
cooperative (please specify) ________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
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Appendix C:
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(BOD Chairman)
I. A. Rater’s Name: ___________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________
B. Ratee’s Names: __________________________________________
II. The following are the functions of Education and Training committee members. Please
check.
Yes No
1. Do they identify training needs to the members? ____ ____
2. Do they submit list of priority trainings and budget? ____ ____
3. Do they prepare training proposal for the approval of their BOD? ____ ____
4. Do they send invitations to target participants?
____ ____
5. Do they submit reports on the training/promotional
activities conducted?
____ ____
6. Do they submit reports on the expenses incurred in the
conduct of activity to the BOD?
____ ____
7. Do they submit report on the result of their processing
evaluation and recommendation for the list of applicant
for membership?
____ ____
8. Do they coordinate/link with the other agencies/ organization?
____ ____
9. Are they conducting membership campaign?
____ ____
10. Are they conducting PMES to new members?
____ ____
11. Are they conducting Training & Seminar to the members,
staff and BOD?
____ ____
12. Are they posting notices for membership campaign? ____ ____
13. Are they posting notices for PMES?
____ ____
14. Are they posting notices for Training & Seminars?
____ ____
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III. Please rate the performance of the Education and Training Committee. Please check
the appropriate rating.
RATING: 1 – VERY POOR
2 – POOR
3 – GOOD
4 – VERY SATISFACTORY
5 – EXCELLENT
FUNCTIONS
RATING
1
2
3
4
5
1. Identification of training needs to the members
2. Submission of list of priority trainings and budget.
3. Preparation of training proposal for the approval
of their BOD.
4. Sending of invitations to target participants.
5. Submission of reports on the training/ promotional
activities conducted.
6. Submission of reports on the expenses incurred in
the conduct of activity to the BOD.
7. Submission of report on the result of their
processing evaluation and recommendation for the
list of applicant for membership.
.
8. Coordination/linking with the other agencies/
organization
9. Conducting of membership campaign.
10. Conducting of PMES to new members.
11. Conducting Training & Seminar to the members,
staff and BOD.
12. Posting of notices for membership campaign.
13. Posting of notices for PMES.
14. Posting of notices for Training & Seminars.
GOD BLESS & THANK YOU!!!
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LAWAGUEY, MICHAEL BRIAN L. APRIL 2007. Profile, Functions and
Performance of the Education and Training Committee Members of Selected Primary
Cooperatives in La Trinidad, Benguet. Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet.
Adviser: Andrew K. Del-ong, BSc
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to determine the profile, functions and performance of
the Education and Training Committee (Edcom) members of selected primary
cooperatives in La Trinidad, Benguet.
A total of 48 education and training committee members and 20 BOD chairmen
of different registered in La Trinidad, Benguet were taken as respondents of the study.
Survey questionnaire and follow-up interview were used to collect the needed data.
The findings showed that most of the cooperatives studied have been operating
for quite a long period of time and majority of their membership is around 261 and
above. Majority of the Edcom were female, married, Roman Catholic and finished
college. Most of these Edcom were members in 6-10 years in the cooperative and 1-2
years involved in Education and Training Committee. Most of the Edcom attended and
sponsored trainings and seminars. Most of them were businessmen but still they enjoy
doing their tasks as an Edcom. Most of them stated that lack of cooperation is one of the
major problems within their committee or to their cooperatives thus they also stated that
cooperation from all the members brings success to their cooperative. As to functions and
performance, not all of them are doing their particular tasks and most of the Edcom are
performing their task satisfactorily.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Abstract ……………………………………………………………………………..
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Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………..
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INTRODUCTION
Rationale …………….…………………………………………………….
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Statement of the Problem ………………………………………………….
2
Objectives of the Study ……………………………………………………
3
Importance of the Study …………………………………………………...
3
Scope and Limitation of the Study ………………………………………..
4
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Cooperative Education ……………………………………………………. 5
Education and Training Committee ……………………………………….
6
Importance of Education and Training ……………………………………
7
Definition of Terms ……………………………………………………….
9
METHODOLOGY
Locale and Time of the Study …………………………………………….. 10
Respondents of the Study …………………………………………………
10
Data Collection. …………………………………………………………...
10
Data Gathered ……………………………………………………………..
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Data Analysis ……………………………………………………………...
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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Cooperatives Profile ……………………………………………………… 14
Profile of Education and Training
14
Committee Members ……………………………………………………...
Trainings and Seminars Attended
by Member of the Education
and Training Committee …………………………………………………..
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Present Occupation ………………………………………………………..
20
Does the occupation of Edcom
Affect their Performance
in the Cooperative …………………………………………………………
20
Satisfaction of Edcom members in
their work ………………………………………………………………….
21
Trainings and Seminars sponsored
by members of Education and
Training Committee ……………………………………………………….
21
Problems Encountered by the
Education and Training Committee …….…………………………………
23
Important Factors to the Success the
Cooperative as Perceived by the
Edcom Members …………………………………………………………..
25
Functions of the Education and Training
Committee of the Operating
Cooperative in La Trinidad ………………………………………………..
25
BOD Rating on the Performance of
Function of the Education and
Training Committee ……………………………………………………….
28
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary ………………………………………………………………….. 34
Conclusions ………………………………………………………………..
35
Recommendations …………………………………………………………
35
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LITERATURE CITED ……………………………………………………………..
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APPENDICES
Appendix A. Communication Letter ….…………………………………..
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Appendix B. Survey Questionnaire …...…………………………………..
39
Appendix C. Performance Evaluation …………………………………….
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INTRODUCTION
Rationale
Cooperatives exist to meet their members’ needs and in return bring massive
significance to the people and communities around the world. They are businesses that
are owned and operated by the members together with the elected officers and entrusted
employees who also patronize the goods and services of the organization. Their main
focus is on service.
A cooperative has been defined as a voluntary organization of people who have
agreed to pool their resources together in order to undertake an economic enterprise for
the purpose of meeting their common needs which they themselves democratically
manage and control and share the economic benefits on the basis of participation and
patronage (Aquino, 1991).
The principle of cooperative education means that all cooperative shall make
provision for the education of their members, officers and employee and of the general
public based on the principles of cooperation (Aquino, 1991).
Generally, members of the Education and Training Committee are the ones
responsible for pursuing the provision of education and training for the members, officers
and employees of the cooperative. It is their duty to plan and conduct seminars which can
impart more knowledge and skills for the members, officers and employees about some
aspects of the cooperative.
In La Trinidad, Benguet there are 136 cooperatives registered with the
Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) as of July 31, 2006. There were 9 dissolved,
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32 had cancelled registration, 39 non-operating and 56 are actively operating. In some
cases of the dissolved cooperatives it is because of bankruptcy due to maybe corrupt
officers and also maybe due to the delinquent borrowers of the cooperative. Corrupt
officers and delinquent borrowers are truly a great disaster to cooperatives. Another
possible reason also why cooperatives are being dissolved is that they are not
implementing their policies strictly. Perhaps, said stated causes could have been
minimized if the members of the education and training committees have done their part.
Education and trainings to the members, officers, and employees should be continuous
until they will internalize the principles of the cooperative and they might even acquire
more knowledge and skills related to their duties and responsibilities.
Statement of the Problem
One of the primary factors that results to the failures of cooperatives is the lack of
training and education of the members, officers, and employees who managed the
cooperative. Little knowledge is too dangerous which may lead the cooperative to go
astray.
This study was conducted to answer the following:
1. What are the profiles of the members of the Education and Training
Committees of selected primary cooperatives in La Trinidad, Benguet?
2. Whether the Education and Training Committee members are performing their
duties and functions?
3. What are the needs and problems of the Education and Training Committee?
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4. What are the solutions to be suggested by these Education and Training
Committee members to meet their needs and to solve their problems?
Objectives of the Study
The objectives of the study are the following:
1. To determine the profiles of the members of the Education and Training
committees of selected primary cooperatives in La Trinidad, Benguet.
2. To determine whether the members of the Education and Training Committee
are performing their duties and responsibilities.
3. To determine the needs and problems of the Education and Training
Committee.
4. To identify some suggested solution by the Education and Training Committee
members to meet their needs and to solve their problems.
Importance of the Study
Findings from this study will serve as a guideline document to other researchers
who will endeavor to study about education and training committee related study.
In addition, it will also provide appropriate information for the development of
the education and training committee members in each of the primary cooperatives in La
Trinidad, Benguet.
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Scope and Limitation of the Study
This study mainly focuses on determining the profile, functions and performance
of members of the education and training committee of selected primary cooperatives in
La Trinidad, Benguet. This study was conducted from January to February 2007.
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REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Cooperative Education
Abasolo et al. (1996) discuss the administrative and management of cooperative
education.
Continuous membership education. All the essentials for a successful cooperative
bring out the necessity of cooperative education. Members must be informed of the
objective, functions, structure and policies of the cooperative even before being accepted
as a member. This is why pre-membership education is required.
When they have become members, they must see to it that they are kept informed
of their cooperative’s services, new policies and activities. They must also be made aware
of the problems and plans of their cooperatives. This is why further membership
education seminars, lessons, assemblies or meetings among members should be held.
Specialized training for officers and employees. Officers and committee members
have specific functions in the cooperative, which require them certain knowledge and
skills. The efficiency of the employees in performing their duties and their effectiveness
in serving the needs of the members will undoubtedly build and strengthen member’s
trust, confidence and loyalty to their cooperative. Officers, committee members and
employees should be well trained for their jobs.
Proper guidance. At the start, the cooperative will need the advice in conducting
its affairs. The CDA’s duty is to help member organize themselves into effective groups.
When the cooperative is already operating, the CDA cooperative supervisors, examiners,
developers, and or extension officers will also visit the cooperative to help by giving
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guidance in management. They will also check the records to see to it that member’s
interests are protected.
Education and Training Committee
Lumbag (2000) enumerated the responsibilities of the education and training
committee as mandated by the manager and BOD. These are to:
1. Identify training of the cooperative.
2. Submit list of priority trainings and budget.
3. Prepare a training proposal for the approval of their BOD.
4. Coordinate or link with the other agencies or organization and support.
5. Send invitations to target participant.
6. Manage the training and post-trainings activities. Furthermore, as trainers, they
should:
a.) Plan and schedule the training session.
b.) Set a favorable learning climate.
c.) Know the trainers and.
d.) Manage discussion effectively.
Education and Training Committee is under the supervision of the Board of
Directors and the elected vice chairman of the board serves as the chairman of the
education and training committee. The committee reviews all membership applications
and recommends approval/ disapproval to the board of directors (or the executive
committee that may be created by the board and delegated to net in behalf of the board).
(Garcia et al., 2004).
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The education committee shall be responsible in planning and monitoring the
implementation of promotional activities and continuous education of the members of a
cooperative.
In the performance of its functions, they shall:
1. Submit proposals on trainings and promotional activities to be conducted
including its budgetary requirements.
2. Submit reports on the training promotional activities conducted including the
expenses incurred in the conduct of such activity to the board of directors, and
3. Submit to the board their report on the result of their processing, evaluation and
recommendation on the list of applicants for membership (CDA-JICA).
Importance of Education and Training
Training can increase skills, ability, efficiency and productivity of their staff and
officers that consider the most effective tools in business and industry to bring out the
best form of resources available that is the man, machine, materials and methods.
Training programs makes officers alert to inefficiency; provide better product and
services cost down. It also keeps employees awake to new ideas and resistance to
changes (Licudan, 2003).
Cooperatives function on basis of co-operative principles which stress that the
critical success factors for the cooperative include education, training and information,
which involve engaging the minds of members, elected leaders, managers and employees
to comprehend fully the complexity and richness of a co-operative thought and make
them undertake actions for a cooperative success. It is argued that for a co-operative to
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remain as a force to reckon with, not only people must be aware of the concept, but also
they must appreciate it and be willing to participate in it (Datta, 2004).
It was found out that all types of cooperatives conducted PMES, bookkeeping,
cooperative operation and management, trainers training, seminar on coop policy
formulation and implementation, and leadership training (Andrada, 1996).
Training had contributed in improving the management of cooperatives. Through
training, officers became effective in doing their functions, employees became more
efficient in their work and officers and members learn the cooperative principles and
practices (Agustin, 2000).
Good training and development programs first result in the increased ability of an
organization to attract and retain the best people. Good training and development not only
motivates department employees to do outstanding works but also encourages them to be
committed to and involved in work and in the organization (Balang-eg, 1994).
Continuous education and training for the officers and members of the
cooperative is considered as the most important principle of cooperatives. Proper
knowledge, skills, attitudes and values can be imparted to people through training and
education. Cooperatives which neglected continuous education and training for its
members and officers failed. It is for this reason that new cooperative development
program of the government requires intensive trainings for members and officers of
cooperatives (Fajardo and Abella, 1999).
One of the major practices of cooperative enterprise is continuous education and
training, not only on the ways of cooperation but also on the techniques of cooperative
management. As the days roll by, members grow in wisdom and they become trained to
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assume any all sorts of responsibilities, not only as consumers but also as merchants,
operators and producers (Onagan et al., 1973).
Before joining in a cooperative, they must be properly oriented with its
organization and functions and must know their duties, rights and responsibilities to be
able to participate better in the cooperative (Jayoma, 1978).
Definition of Terms
Education. The process by which an individual is encouraged and enabled to
develop his or her potential; it may also serve the purpose of equipping the individual
with what is necessary to be a productive member of society. Through teaching and
learning, the individual acquires and develops knowledge and skills.
Training. Refers to the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies as a
result of the teaching of vocational or practical skills and knowledge that relates to
specific useful skills. Today it is often referred to as professional development.
Profile. Pertains to all information and data that are gathered from the Edcom
members.
Functions. Refers to the duties and responsibilities of the Edcom members.
Performance. Refers to where individuals done their functions.
Committee. Refers to any body entrusted with specific functions and
responsibilities under the by-laws.
Board of Directors. Refers also as supervisors of the committees.
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METHODOLOGY
Locale and Time of the Study
The study was conducted on some of the primary cooperatives in the Municipality
of La Trinidad, Benguet from January to February 2007.
La Trinidad is one of the 13 municipalities and the capital town of Benguet
Province. La Trinidad was composed of 16 barangays namely: Poblacion, Alapang, Alno,
Ambiong, Bahong, Balili, Beckel, Bening, Betag, Cruz, Lubas, Pico, Puguis, Shilan,
Tawang and Wangal wherein lots of cooperatives are operating in this municipality.
Table 1 shows the different cooperatives studied in La Trinidad, Benguet. Figure 1 also
shows the location of the cooperatives studied.
Respondents of the Study
Twenty cooperatives of La Trinidad, Benguet were studied (Table 1). The
respondent of this study were 48 members of the Education Committee and 20 Board of
Directors of the cooperatives studied. The Board of Directors Chairmen were the ones
who evaluated the performance of the education committee members of their respective
cooperatives.
Data Collection
Survey questionnaires were distributed by the researcher to be used in gathering
necessary information needed to the study. The formulated questionnaires were based
from the objectives.
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Table 1. Distribution of respondents among cooperatives studied
COOPERATIVES STUDIED
NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS
Edcom
BOD Chairmen
Bantay Consumers Cooperative
3
1
Barangay Alapang MPC
3
1
BATJODA Credit Cooperative
3
1
Benguet Farmers Development MPC
3
1
Benguet Farmers MPC
1
1
Benguet Government Employees MPC
1
1
BODA MPC
3
1
Benguet Rural Peoples MPC
3
1
BPIO-Employees MPC
1
1
BSU Orchidarium & Ornamental Plant Growers MPC
3
1
Dep-Ed Regional Office Employees Coop
1
1
La Trinidad MP Housing Cooperative
3
1
La Trinidad Strawberry MPC
3
1
La Trinidad Vendors Credit Cooperative
3
1
Linusod Farmers MPC
3
1
NTC Employees MPC
3
1
PRO-COR Employees MPC
2
1
Tawang MPC
3
1
Tomay Credit Cooperative
3
1
Universal MPC
2
1
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BCC, BODA MPC, BPIO MPC,
BGEMPC & LTMPHC
& DEP-ED Employees Coop
BALMUCO
LFMPC
BFDMPC & PRO-COR
Employees MPC
LTSMP
NTC employees MPC & BSUOOPGMPC
BATJODA, TMPC &
TCC
UMPC, LTVCC, BRPMPC,
& BFMPC
Figure 1. Location map of cooperatives studied in La Trinidad
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Data Gathered
The survey questionnaires were administered to the education and training
committee members and to the Board of Directors Chairman of different cooperatives. A
follow-up interview was also done in validating some data.
Data Analysis
The data gathered were tabulated, analyzed and interpreted with the use of
descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage.
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Cooperatives Profile
Table 2 presents the Cooperatives profile according to the number of years in
operation and number of members.
Number of years in operation. As shown in table 2, majority of the cooperatives
studied have been operating for more than 10 years. It is also noted that at least 15%
which is rather substantial have been operating for more than 25 years. These results
imply that most of the cooperatives studied have been operating for quite a long period of
time.
Number of members. Table 2 also shows that almost half (45%) of the
cooperatives studied have memberships of 261 individuals and above. This could be
explained by their wider area of operations. However, it is noted that 25% have
membership size of 50 and below. The reason is that said cooperatives are office based
cooperatives thus membership is limited to the employees of said offices.
Profile of Education and Training Committee
Members
In this study a total of 48 members of the Education and Training Committee
(Edcom) were taken as respondents from the concerned cooperatives. Table 3 presents
the respondents profile which includes age, sex, civil status, educational attainment, years
of membership in their cooperatives and years involved as members of the Edcom.
Age. A combined 66% belonged to the age bracket of 31-50 years old, implying
that majority of the respondents are in the primes of their lives. A noted 25% belonged to
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the age bracket of 51-60 years old. Others (6% and 2%) belong to the age brackets of 61-
70 and 71 years old and above, respectively. These results imply that most of the Edcom
have gained enough experience in life that they can contribute to the success of their
cooperatives.
Sex. Majority (67%) of the respondents are females while the rest (32%) are
males.
Civil status. Most (79%) of the Education and Training Committee members are
married. Fifteen percent are single while the rest (6%) are widows.
Religious affiliation. All of the respondents are Christians with the majority
(65%) belonging to the Roman Catholic.
Educational attainment. All of the respondents attended formal education, with a
earning college degrees. This indicates that members of the Edcom in the concerned
cooperatives are more than equipped in terms of qualifications to do their functions.
Years of membership. Majority (65%) of the respondents have been members to
their respective cooperatives for around 6-10 years. Others were members for longer
periods; four percent actually have been members for more than 26 years. Although more
members of the said committee were members for quite a long time in their cooperatives,
a substantial 21% are quite young (1-5 years).
Years of membership in the education and training committee. Majority (73%) of
the respondents have been members of the Edcom for 1-2 years. However, it is also noted
that the rest of the respondents have been members of the Edcom for more than 3 years
and above. The reason is that the Edcom can be re-elected for how many terms and no
limit, based from the policies of their cooperative.
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Table 2. Cooperatives profile
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Number of years in
operation
1-5
1
5
6-10
6
30
11-15
6
30
16-20
2
10
21-25
2
10
26 and above
3
15
TOTAL
20
100
Number of members
20-50
5
25
51-80
2
10
81-110
2
10
111-140
1
5
141-170
-
-
171-200
1
5
201-230
-
-
231-260
-
-
261 and above
9
45
TOTAL
20
100
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Table 3. Profiles of the Edcom members
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Age
20-30
-
-
31-40
16
33
41-50
16
33
51-60
12
25
61-70
3
6
71 and above
1
2
TOTAL
48
100
Sex
Male
16
33
Female
32
67
TOTAL
48
100
Civil Status
Single
7
15
Married
38
79
Widow
3
6
TOTAL
48
100
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
31
65
Born Again
4
8
Jehovah's Witnesses
3
6
Anglican
4
8
Baptist
4
8
Iglesia Ni Cristo
2
4
TOTAL
48
100
Educational Attainment
Elementary
2
4
High School
14
29
Vocational
4
8
College
28
58
TOTAL
48
100
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Table 3. Continued . . .
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Years of Membership
1-5
10
21
6-10
27
56
11-15
5
10
16-20
3
6
21-25
1
2
26 and above
2
4
TOTAL
48
100
Years involved in
Education and Training
Committee (Edcom)
1-2
35
73
3-4
8
17
5-6
2
4
7-8
-
-
9 and above
3
6
TOTAL
48
100
Trainings and Seminars Attended by Member
of the Education and Training Committee
Table 4 presents the training and seminars attended by the members of the
Education and Training Committee.
Although one of the basic requirements for membership in any cooperative is do
attend Pre-membership Seminar (PMES), it is noted that 4% of the respondents failed to
attend the said seminar. Majority (69%) of the members of Edcom attended the seminar
on leadership given that an officer must acquire leadership skills. It is also noted that not
all of them mentioned that they attended Trainor’s training on cooperative, Basic course
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on cooperative, and Project planning/project feasibility preparation, these trainings must
be attended by the Edcom for them to acquire more knowledge and skills to be applied in
their tasks. Some also mentioned that although it is not really required for them as an
Edcom to attend Cooperative policy formation and implementation, Bookkeeping and
accounting seminar, Credit management and capital build-up, General management
seminar, cooperative summit, strategic planning, and financial management and analysis
still they attended these seminars for gaining additional knowledge.
Table 4. Distribution of respondents according to trainings and seminars attended
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
PMES
46
96
Leadership Seminar
33
69
General Management Seminar
10
21
Trainor's training on Cooperative
16
33
Credit Mangement and Capital build-up
12
25
Coop policy formation and implementation
22
46
Basic course on cooperative
21
44
Bookkeeping and accounting seminar
16
33
Project planning/project feasibility preparation
11
23
Cooperative Summit
2
4
Strategic planning
1
2
Financial Management and Analysis
2
4
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Present Occupation
Table 5 shows the present occupations of the members of the Education and
Training Committee.
Results shows that majority (52%) are businessmen, 38% are government
employee, 6% are employee of the coop and 2% each are professional and SC
Pensioneer.
Table 5. Present occupations of the Edcom members
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Professionals
1
2
Businessmen
25
52
Coop staff
3
6
Government Employee
18
38
SC Pensioneer
1
2
TOTAL
48
100
Does the Occupation of Edcom Affect their
Performance in the Cooperative
As shown in Table 6, most 75% of the respondents agreed that their occupations
do not affect their performance in the cooperative while 25% claims that their occupation
affect their performance in the coop.
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Satisfaction of Edcom Members in Their Work
Table 6 also shows that 77% of the respondents are satisfied with their functions
because they enjoy serving in their cooperatives and it is their pleasure to share their
knowledge and in addition they are learning and gaining knowledge too.
It is also revealed that 23% of the respondents are not satisfied with their work.
Four percent of the Edcom reasoned out that they have no time attending seminars, 2%
each were lack of skills in conducting necessary training needs in the coop, don’t have
many clients/members to educate, Education and Training committee was merge to
election and billing committee and there are plans that were not implemented.
Trainings and Seminars Sponsored by Members
of Education and Training Committee
Table 7 presents the trainings and seminars conducted by the members of the
Edcom.
It was found that the conduct of Pre-membership Education Seminar and the
conduct of cooperative formation and implementation were the most conducted trainings
and seminars by the Edcom members. This was followed by leadership seminar;
Trainor’s training on cooperative, Project planning/project feasibility preparation, Credit
management and capital build-up, General management seminar, Cooperative summit,
Strategic planning, Human relations communication, Courtesy and discipline, as well as
marketing were conducted. Results shows that the Edcom committee had been doing
their functions as evident on the number of trainings conducted by the committee
members.
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Table 6. Satisfaction of Edcom members in their work
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Does their occupation affect their performance?
YES
12
25
NO
36
75
TOTAL
48
100
Are they satisfied with their work in the
cooperative?
YES
37
77
Reasons
I enjoy my work as a committee member
31
65
To share my knowledge
5
10
I learned a lot and gained knowledge
2
4
NO
11
23
Have no much time
2
4
attending seminars
Lack of skills in conducting necessary
1
2
training needs in the coop.
Don't have many clients/
1
2
members to educate
Education and Training
1
2
Committee was merge to
Election and Billing Committee
There are plans that are not
1
2
Implemented
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Table 7. Trainings and seminars sponsored by the Edcom
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
PMES
22
46
Leadership Seminar
17
35
General Management Seminar
7
15
Trainor's training on Cooperative
13
27
Credit Mangement and Capital build-up
11
23
Coop policy formation and implementation
22
46
Basic course on cooperative
15
31
Bookkeeping and accounting seminar
9
19
Project planning/project
12
25
feasibility preparation
Cooperative Summit
4
8
Strategic planning
3
6
Human Relations Communication
1
2
Courtesy and Discipline
1
2
Marketing
1
2
Problems Encountered by the Education
and Training Committee
Table 8 shows the problems encountered and perceived by the members of the
Education and Training Committee in their cooperative. As perceived by the respondents,
the number one problem encountered is the lack of cooperation from co-members and
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few are coming for the trainings and seminar as indicated by 15% each of the Edcom
members. There are 6% who mentioned that lack of funds or insufficient training
material, 4% each mentioned that their co-members are always late during meetings and
co-members are not functioning, 2% each mentioned the lack of self-discipline, co-
members do not attend meetings, lack of training preparation and some prospective
members cannot understand their responsibility. Result implies that there are lots of
problems encountered by the Edcom members but all this boils down to the attitudes of
members, cooperation among members and officers and management.
Table 8. Problems encountered by the Edcom
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Lack of cooperation from co-members
7
15
Lack of funds or insufficient training material
3
6
Not a single training was conducted
1
2
Co-members are always late during meetings
2
4
Lack of self-discipline
1
2
Co-members do not attend meetings
1
2
Lack of training preparation
1
2
Some prospective members cannot understand
1
2
their responsibilities
Few are coming for the trainings and seminars
7
15
Co-members are not functioning
2
4
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Important Factors to the Success of the
Cooperative as Perceived by the
Edcom Members
Table 9 shows the important factors for the success of the cooperative as
perceived by the Edcom members. Thirty eight percent of the respondent’s cooperation is
one factor to the success of a cooperative, this was followed by conducting of more
trainings and seminars, and members should attend PMES (10%), honesty (8%), good
management and commitment or loyalty (6%), discipline (4%), transparency in all
transactions (4%), members should know their obligations (4%) and 2 % each for service
oriented, good relationship, availability of time, strictly implementing rules and
regulations, and functional officers and committees. The results imply that most of the
respondents mentioned that the important factor for the success of cooperative is
cooperation.
Functions of the Education and Training
Committee of the Operating
Cooperative in La Trinidad
Table 10 present the functions performed by the Education and Training
Committee.
The BOD chairmen from the concerned cooperatives were asked if their Edcom
are complying/doing their specific function. As shown in table 10, almost fifty percent
and above of the Edcom of concerned cooperatives are doing their specific functions
except for one function which is posting of notices for membership campaign. Though
there are facts that some of the functions are not applicable in the cooperative. These
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results show that even if fifty percent and more are doing their specific functions but still
the Edcom must improve their performance in doing their functions
Table 9. Important factors to the success of the cooperative as perceived by the Edcom
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Cooperation
18
38
Good Management
3
6%
Discipline
2
4%
Honesty
4
8%
Service Oriented
1
2%
Good Relationship
1
2%
Availability of time
1
2%
Strictly implementing rules
1
2%
and regulations
Functional officers and committees
1
2%
Members should attend PMES
5
10%
Members should know their
2
4%
obligations
Conduct more trainings and seminars
5
10%
Commitment and Loyalty
3
6%
Members should internally understand
2
4%
Coop By-laws and polices
Transparency in all transactions
2
4%
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Table 10. Functions by the Edcom as indicated by the BOD chairmen
COMPLYING
FUNCTIONS
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Identification of training needs of coop members
16
80
Submission on the list priority trainings and
budget
12
60
Preparation of training proposal for the approval
12
60
of the BOD
Sending invitations to target participants
14
70
Submission of reports on the training/promotional
14
70
activities conducted
Submission of reports on expenses incurred
14
70
in the conduct of activity to the BOD
Submission of reports on the results of their
14
70
processing, evaluation and recommendation
for the list of applicant for membership
Coordinating/linking with other agencies and
17
85
Organization
Conducting membership campaign
11
55
Posting of notices for membership
7
35
Conducting PMES to new members
17
85
Posting notices for PMES
11
55
Conducting training and seminar to the members,
13
65
staff and officers
Posting notices for training
15
75
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BOD Rating on the Performance of Function of
the Education and Training Committee
Table 11 presents the rating of the performance of functions of the Education and
Training Committee.
Identification of training needs of members. Majority (65%) of the BOD
respondents rated their Edcom members with satisfactory and followed by 30% of the
BOD respondents who rated their Edcom members with very satisfactory. This implies
that although most of the Edcom members are satisfactorily and some are very
satisfactorily performing their task in identifying training needs of members still they
need to improve in this particular task mainly the Edcom members who were rated with
very poor performance.
Submission on the list priority trainings and budget. Majority (55%) of the BOD
respondents rated their Edcom members with satisfactory and followed by 25% BOD
respondents who rated with very satisfactory. These results imply that most of the Edcom
are satisfactorily performing their task in terms of submitting list priority trainings and
budget but still the Edcom respondents need to improve in this particular task.
Preparation of training proposal for the approval of BOD. Majority (65%) of the
BOD respondents rated their Edcom members with satisfactory and followed by 15% of
the BOD respondents who rated with very satisfactory. These results imply that most of
the Edcom are satisfactorily performing their task in terms of preparing training proposal
but still they need to improve in this particular task especially the Edcom respondents
who were rated by the BOD with poor and very poor performance.
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Sending invitations to target participants. Majority (40%) of the BOD respondents
each rated their Edcom with very satisfactory and satisfactory respectively. These results
imply that most of the Edcom are performing this particular task very satisfactorily and
satisfactorily.
Submission of reports on the training/promotional activities conducted. Majority
(55%) of the BOD respondents rated their Edcom with satisfactory followed by 20% of
the BOD respondents rated with very satisfactory; 10% BOD respondents each who rated
with poor and very poor respectively, and 5% BOD who rated their Edcom with
excellent. These results imply that although most of the Edcom members are
satisfactorily or very satisfactorily and some are excellent in performing in this particular
task still almost of them needs to improve in this particular task.
Submission of reports on the expenses incurred in activities conducted. Majority
(45%) of the BOD respondents rated their Edcom with satisfactory followed by 30% of
the BOD respondents who rated with very satisfactory. These results imply that most of
the Edcom members are performing satisfactorily in this particular task.
Submission of reports on the results of their processing evaluation and
recommendation for the list of applicant for membership. Majority (60%) of the BOD
respondents rated their Edcom with satisfactory followed by 15% of the BOD
respondents who rate with very satisfactory. These results imply that most of the Edcom
members are performing satisfactorily in this particular task.
Coordinating/linking with other agencies/organization. Majority (55%) of the
BOD respondents rated their Edcom with satisfactory followed by 35% of the BOD
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respondents who rated with very satisfactory. These results imply that most of the Edcom
members are performing satisfactorily in this particular task.
Conduct of membership campaign. Majority (40%) of the BOD respondents rated
their Edcom with satisfactory followed by 20% of the BOD who rated with very
satisfactory. These results imply that although most of the Edcom members are
performing satisfactorily in conducting membership campaign still they need to improve
in this particular task.
Posting notices for membership campaign. Majority (35%) each of the BOD
respondents rated their Edcom with satisfactory and poor respectively. These results
imply that the Edcom members should really improve in this particular task.
Conduct of PMES to new members. Majority (45%) of the BOD respondents
rated their Edcom with satisfactory; followed by 25% of the BOD respondents who rated
with very satisfactory, 20% BOD respondents who rated with excellent and 5% BOD
respondents each who rated with poor and very poor. These results imply that most of the
Edcom members are performing satisfactorily in conducting PMES to new members
however they should really improve to this particular task since it was one of their main
functions.
Posting notices for PMES. Majority (40%) of the BOD respondents rated their
Edcom with a satisfactory followed by 35% of the BOD respondents who rated with
satisfactory. These results imply that still the Edcom should really improve in this
particular task.
Conducting training and seminar to the members, staff and officers. Majority
(45%) of the BOD respondents rated their Edcom with satisfactory and followed by 25%
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of the BOD respondents who rated with poor. These results imply that the Edcom
members must really strive to improve in this particular task since it was one of their
main functions.
Posting notices for training and seminar to the members, staff and officers.
Majority (40%) each of the BOD respondents rated their Edcom with very satisfactory
and satisfactory respectively. These results imply that most of the Edcom are performing
very satisfactorily and satisfactorily in this particular task.
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Table 11. BOD rating on the performance of functions of the Edcom
FUNCTIONS
RATING
Very Poor
Poor
Satisfactory
Very
Excellent
Satisfactory
F
%
F
%
F
%
F
%
F
%
Identification of training needs of coop members
1
5
-
-
13
65
6
30
-
-
Submission on the list priority trainings and budget
1
5
3
15
11
55
5
25
-
-
Preparation of training proposal for the approval
2
10
2
10
13
65
3
15
-
-
of the BOD
Sending invitations to target participants
2
10
2
10
8
40
8
40
-
-
Submission of reports on the training/promotional
2
10
2
10
11
55
4
20
1
5
activities conducted
Submission of reports on expenses incurred
2
10
1
5
9
45
6
30
2
10
in the conduct of activity to the BOD
Submission of reports on the results of their
3
15
1
5
12
60
3
15
1
5
processing, evaluation and recommendation
for the list of applicant for membership
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Table 11. Continued…
FUNCTIONS
RATING
Very Poor
Poor
Satisfactory Very
Excellent
Satisfactory
F
%
F
%
F
%
F
%
F
%
Coordinating/linking with other agencies
1
5
-
-
11
55
7
35
1
5
and organization
Conducting membership campaign
2
10
4
20
8
40
5
25
1
5
Posting of notices for membership
2
10
7
35
7
35
4
20
-
-
Conducting PMES to new members
1
5
1
5
9
45
5
25
4
20
Posting notices for PMES
2
10
3
15
8
40
7
35
-
-
Conducting training and seminar to the
2
10
5
25
9
45
4
20
-
-
members, staff and officers
Posting notices for training
1
5
3
15
8
40
8
40
-
-
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SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary
This study was conducted to identify the profile, functions and performance of the
Education and Training Committee (Edcom) of selected cooperatives in La Trinidad,
Benguet.
It was found out that most of the cooperative studied is operating for around 6-15
years and majority of their membership has 261 individuals and above.
The profile of members of the Edcom shows that a combined 66% belonged to the
age bracket of 31-50 years old. Most of them were female, married, Roman Catholic and
finished college. Most of these Edcom were members in 6-10 years in the cooperative
and 1-2 years involved in Education and Training Committee. It was found out that Pre-
membership seminar (PMES) and Leadership seminar were most attended by members of
Edcom. Most of them were businessmen and almost agreed that their occupation does not
affect their performance as an Edcom. Most of them conducted PMES and Cooperative
Formation and Implementation seminar. Most of them stated that lack of cooperation
from co-members and few are coming for the trainings and seminar were the number one
problem encountered by the Edcom and on the other hand cooperation is also the number
one solution to the success of a cooperative stated by the Edcom.
The performance of members of the Edcom show that almost fifty percent and
above are doing the specific functions and most of them are performing their task
satisfactorily.
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Conclusions
Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were made:
1. Most of the cooperative studied has been operating for a long period and has
many members which means that these cooperatives are well establish.
2. Most Edcom members were 31-50 years of age, 67% were females, 79% were
married, 65% were Roman Catholic and 58% finished college.
3. Most Edcom members attended Pre-membership education seminar (PMES)
and Leadership seminar.
4. Most Edcom members were businessmen and almost agreed that their
occupation does not affect their performance as an Edcom. Most Edcom
members were satisfied with their work as an Edcom and most of them
conducted PMES and Cooperative Formation and Implementation seminar.
5. Lack of cooperation and few are coming for the trainings and seminar were
the number one problem encountered by the Edcom and cooperation among
members and officers is one important factor for the success of the
cooperatives.
6. Most Edcom members are doing their specific functions and most of them are
performing their task satisfactorily.
Recommendations
1. The Edcom members must continue to attend and sponsor cooperative
trainings and seminars or other related activities to enhance and develop their
knowledge and skills and also with the other committees, Board of Directors,
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Cooperative staff and members to be more reliable to their functions or to
their responsibilities.
2. The Edcom members must continue to do their functions well and to improve
more in performing their tasks.
3. The Edcom members should be sincere, dedicated and truly committed to the
cooperatives.
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Staffs of primary cooperatives in Kapangan, Benguet. BS Thesis. Benguet State
University, La Trinidad, Benguet. P. 8.
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City. MS Thesis. Baguio Colleges Foundation, Baguio City. Pp. 15, 28, 30.
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APPENDICES
Appendix A: Communication Letter
College of Agriculture
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
AND AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Benguet State University
La Trinidad, Benguet
January 2007
Dear Respondent,
The undersigned is a fourth year student of Agribusiness in Benguet State University.
Conducting a research entitled “PROFILE, FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE OF
MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMITTEE OF SELECTED
COOPERATIVES IN LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET”.
In this regard, may I humbly request your kind support and cooperation in answering the
attached questionnaire? Your kind assistance will enable me to complete the requirement
in due time. Rest assured that data gathered would be kept confidential.
Your kind favor and consideration with regards to this endeavor is fully appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
MICHAEL BRIAN L. LAWAGUEY
Researcher
Noted by:
ANDREW K. DEL-ONG
Adviser
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Appendix B:
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
(Education and Training Committee)
I. Profile of Cooperative:
Name of Cooperative
: _______________________________
Address of the Cooperative : _______________________________
No. of years in operation
: ________________________________
No. of members
: ________________________________
II. Profile of Respondent:
1. Name
: ________________________________________
2. Age
: ________________________________________
3. Sex:
Male ______
Female ______
4. Civil Status:
Single ______
Married ______
5. Religious Affiliation:
______ Roman Catholic
______ Born Again
______ Iglesia Ni Cristo
______ Baptist
______ Jehovah’s Witnesses ______ Anglican
______ others (please specify) ________________________________
6. Highest Educational Attainment:
Elementary graduate: ______________________________
High School Graduate: _____________________________
College graduate, specific course: __________________ Major: _______
Vocational graduate, specific course: _____________________________
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7. How many years have you been involved with the cooperative?
__________________________________________________________________
8. How many years have you been involved in the cooperative as Education
Training Committee Member?
_______________________________________________________
9. What are the trainings and seminars you have attended? Please check.
_____ PMES
_____ Leadership seminar
_____ General management seminar
_____ Trainor’s training on cooperative
_____ Credit management and capital build-up
_____ Coop policy formation & implementation
_____ Basic course on cooperative
_____ Bookkeeping and accounting seminars
_____ Project planning or project feasibility preparation
_____ Cooperative summit
_____ others, please specify: __________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
10. What is your current occupation or your source of income?
__________________________________________________________________
11. Does your current occupation affect your performance? ____ Yes ____ No
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12. As an education and training committee member, are you satisfied with your
work?
_____ yes _____ no
If yes, why?
_____ I can tackle my responsibility even I’m not a college graduate.
_____ I enjoy my work as a committee member.
Others, please specify: _______________________________________________
If no, why? ________________________________________________________
13. What are the coop-trainings and seminars you have conducted during your
term of office? Please Check.
_____ PMES
_____ Leadership seminar
_____ General management seminar
_____ Trainor’s training on cooperative
_____ Credit management and capital build-up
_____ Coop policy formation & implementation
_____ Basic course on cooperative
_____ Bookkeeping and accounting seminars
_____ Project planning or project feasibility preparation
_____ Cooperative summit
_____ others, please specify: _________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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14. What are the problems encountered by the education and training committee?
(please specify) _________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
15. What do you consider as the important factors for the success of your
cooperative (please specify) ________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
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Appendix C:
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(BOD Chairman)
I. A. Rater’s Name: ___________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________
B. Ratee’s Names: __________________________________________
II. The following are the functions of Education and Training committee members. Please
check.
Yes No
1. Do they identify training needs to the members? ____ ____
2. Do they submit list of priority trainings and budget? ____ ____
3. Do they prepare training proposal for the approval of their BOD? ____ ____
4. Do they send invitations to target participants?
____ ____
5. Do they submit reports on the training/promotional
activities conducted?
____ ____
6. Do they submit reports on the expenses incurred in the
conduct of activity to the BOD?
____ ____
7. Do they submit report on the result of their processing
evaluation and recommendation for the list of applicant
for membership?
____ ____
8. Do they coordinate/link with the other agencies/ organization?
____ ____
9. Are they conducting membership campaign?
____ ____
10. Are they conducting PMES to new members?
____ ____
11. Are they conducting Training & Seminar to the members,
staff and BOD?
____ ____
12. Are they posting notices for membership campaign? ____ ____
13. Are they posting notices for PMES?
____ ____
14. Are they posting notices for Training & Seminars?
____ ____
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III. Please rate the performance of the Education and Training Committee. Please check
the appropriate rating.
RATING: 1 – VERY POOR
2 – POOR
3 – GOOD
4 – VERY SATISFACTORY
5 – EXCELLENT
FUNCTIONS
RATING
1
2
3
4
5
1. Identification of training needs to the members
2. Submission of list of priority trainings and budget.
3. Preparation of training proposal for the approval
of their BOD.
4. Sending of invitations to target participants.
5. Submission of reports on the training/ promotional
activities conducted.
6. Submission of reports on the expenses incurred in
the conduct of activity to the BOD.
7. Submission of report on the result of their
processing evaluation and recommendation for the
list of applicant for membership.
.
8. Coordination/linking with the other agencies/
organization
9. Conducting of membership campaign.
10. Conducting of PMES to new members.
11. Conducting Training & Seminar to the members,
staff and BOD.
12. Posting of notices for membership campaign.
13. Posting of notices for PMES.
14. Posting of notices for Training & Seminars.
GOD BLESS & THANK YOU!!!
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Document Outline
- Profile, Functions andPerformance of the Education and Training Committee Members of Selected PrimaryCooperatives in La Trinidad, Benguet
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- ABSTRACT
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- REVIEW OF LITERATURE
- METHODOLOGY
- RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
- SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- LITERATURE CITED
- APPENDICES