Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) And Fiscal Management Practices on Operational Competence of School Administrators as Perceived by the Teachers

Marian Mae H. Balase, MAED1, & James L. Paglinawan, PhD.2
1Teacher II, Department of Education, Don Carlos Central Elementary School, Philippines
2Professor, College of Teacher Education, Central, Mindanao University, Philippines
DOI – http://doi.org/10.37502/IJSMR.2024.71201

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Abstract

This study examines the relationship between organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), fiscal management practices, and operational competence among school administrators, as perceived by teachers in the Don Carlos District, Bukidnon. Specifically, it assesses OCB in terms of compliance, loyalty, and participation, as well as fiscal management practices in transparency, budgeting efficiency, and stakeholder involvement. A descriptive-correlational design was employed, with data gathered using a structured questionnaire. Results indicate that OCB was rated very high in compliance (M=4.53), loyalty (M=4.62), and high in participation (M=4.35). Fiscal management practices were rated high across all dimensions, with transparency (M=4.37), budgeting efficiency (M=4.48), and stakeholder involvement (M=4.44). Correlation analysis revealed significant positive relationships between OCB_Loyalty (r=0.708, p=0.022) and operational competence, while OCB_Participation showed a significant negative relationship (r=-0.650, p=0.042). Fiscal management practices did not exhibit significant relationships with operational competence. Regression analysis showed none of the predictors significantly influenced operational competence, though OCB_Loyalty had the strongest potential impact (β=0.576, p=0.181). Findings emphasize the importance of fostering loyalty and refining participation processes to enhance operational competence. Recommendations include strengthening teacher loyalty, refining participation frameworks, and enhancing fiscal transparency. Further research is suggested to validate these findings and explore additional factors influencing operational competence.

Keywords: Organizational Citizenship Behavior, Fiscal Management Practices, Operational Competence, School Leadership, Teacher Perceptions

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