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THE DEGREE OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
STYLES IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR TOWARDS
EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE
A Project Paper
Presented to
The Faculty of the Graduate School
Our Lady of Fatima University
In Partial Fulfillment
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Master in Public Administration U
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APPROVAL SHEET
This is to certify that this Project Paper titled “THE PREVELANCE OF
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMNET STYLES IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
TOWARDS EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE” prepared and submitted by
Brenda Filipinas S. Parras - Danganan in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the degree of Master in Public Administration is
hereby recommended for Oral Examination
ADRIAN BON B SANTIAGO, DPA
Adviser
PANEL OF EXAMINERS
Examined and approved by the Panel of Examiners in an Oral
Examination with a Grade of 1.00 on February 25, 2019.
EMILIO G. LOBEDERIO JR. DPA
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LEOPOLDO C. CATCHUELA, MPA U
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Master in Public Administration. H
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HERACLEO D. LAGRADA, Ph. D
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dean of the Graduate School
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CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY
I hereby certify that this thesis is my own work and that, to the
best of my knowledge, skills, expertise, and belief, it contains no
material previously written or published by another person or
organization nor any material which has been accepted for award of
any other degree or diploma from a university or institution of higher
learning, except where due acknowledgment is made thereof.
Furthermore, I declare that the intellectual content of this Policy
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BRENDA FILIPINAS S. PARRAS -DANGANAN
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
First, the researcher would like to extend her deepest thanks
and appreciation to her family most especially to her husband, Mr.
Honorio Danganan, Jr. and son, Mr. Honorio Danganan, III for the
unconditional love, patience, and understanding. Also, to the
researcher’s parents and siblings for their unending care and support.
Words cannot express how thankful the researcher to have them all.
Also, the researcher would like to express her sincerest
gratitude to her respected Adviser, Dr. ADRIAN BON B. SANTIAGO for
his expertise, guidance, and support throughout the realization of the
study. Moreover, to the panel members, Dr. EMIL LOBEDERIO and
MR. LEOPOLDO CATCHUELA, who significantly help and contribute
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would like to recognize knowledge and wisdom of the Dean of the U
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Graduate school, Dr. HERACLEO D. LAGRADA for his overwhelming T
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career help the researcher improve in the field and arena of the H
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Lastly, the researcher would like to present her deepest thanks
to all of her friends who supported her in writing and incented the
researcher to reach her goals and regain confidence and self-esteem
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once again. Above all, to our almighty God for giving the researcher
additional knowledge, skills, growth, improvement, good health and
divine providence that help the researcher throughout the period of
research.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Title page …………………………………………………………………...i
Approval Sheet………………………………………………………….…ii
Certificate of Originality………………………………………….….....iii
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Acknowledgments………………………………………………………...iv
Table of Contents…………………………………………………………vi
List of Appendices……………………………………………………….viii
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1 Introduction……………………………………………………
Background of the study……………………………..
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Research respondents……………………………….
Research instruments………………………………..
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Validity of research instruments……………………
Data gathering procedures……………………………
Research ethics…………………………………………
Research statistics…………………………………….
3 Results. …………………………………………...............
4 Discussions …………………………………………..……..
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5 Conclusions and Recommendations…………………..
Appendices………………………………………………………………….
Bibliography ……………………………………………………………….
Curriculum Vitae……………………………………………………........
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LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix Page
A. Republic Act ……………………………………........……….....41
B. Leadership and Management styles……..…………………..45
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Background of the Study
Nowadays, the advancement and development of public
sector and management requires effective and efficient
leadership for operative governance. A competent style in
leadership is an indispensable factor in attaining the goal of
every department. The success of a department do not solely
depend on the management and leadership style of their heads
but also upon their subordinates.
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and commands of their heads. But, how do these leaders
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