Operations management of income generating projects (IGPs) /
Carolyn C. Biteng.
- Urdaneta City, Pangasinan : [s.n.], 2015.
- xvi, 146 pages : illustration ; 28 centimeter.
Bibliography: pages 116-119.
Operation management of income generating projects of Benguet State University (BSU) at La Trinidad, Benguet was the focus of the research study. Republic Act No. 8292 (Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997) and its implementing rules and regulation contained in the CHED Memorandum Circular No. 3 s 1997 provided the legal basis and broad framework of the implementation of the current Income Generating Projects (IGPs) of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs). Budgetary cuts from national subsidies was a powerful mechanism that encouraged SUCs to make substantive innovation in their operations and create projects that provide or generate additional income for maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE); but also to sustain production of goods and services in terms of non-formal education and leadership training for permanent self- development for rural households. The study found that BSU has some 15 IGPs that are profitable and productive providing substantive amount to augment University expenses for operations and other relevant services that support instruction for capacity building, applied research to improve quality of products and technology, and rural extension to reach out to the rural people. On records, the IGPs that are top performing include the Bakery, Food Processing, Poultry, CVM Animal Hospital, Gladiola Center and Guest Houses, Canteen and Cafeteria, Garments and Souvenir Shop. These Projects do not only generate additional cash income, they also serve as non-formal education and training venues that operationalizes the trilogy functions of the University. The three major pillars that operationally managed IGPs include: human resources, production system and marketing strategy. These three areas are the focus of the support system and/or incentive mechanism needed to enhance productivity and profitability of the various IGPs. IGPs deal with man, machines, tools, equipment, crops, livetsocks, farm inputs, technologies, among many others. Continuing education, state-of-the art science and technology are inclusive component in the complex process of managing IGPs. Farm and non-farm integration as well as organized production of high-value crops, processed products and market network and strategies are needed to sustain the income generation performance of IGPs. The study concluded that IGPs are indispensable components of the major functions of SUCs. Incentives and/or rewards system for IPs and its personnel made some substantive impact in terms of personnel performance and work ethics. Administrative support mechanism made possible impact in the productivity and profitability of income generating projects. To further enhance the operation and management of IGPS, the study recommended the revisit of relevant policies, guidelines and systems and procedures that directly or indirectly affect IGPs to be made consistent with the vision, mission, and mandate of the University. The University leadership is encouraged to create a task force to conceptualize and formulate a unified and cohesive operation and management of all IGPs. A Comprehensive Recommendations, Overtures and Lifts (CAROL) Design was proposed to enhance the operational management of the IPs of the University.