Collegial Interface of The Managerial Competencies, Leadership Practices, ICT Readiness Towards Organization Performance of the Electric Cooperatives in Cagayan Valley

Abstract

The primary objective of this study is to examine the relationship between managerial competencies, leadership practices, ICT readiness, and organizational performance of Electric Cooperatives in the Cagayan Valley. To achieve the above aim, the study used the descriptive-correlation type of research using a structured questionnaire to gather pertinent data required in the study. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (means) and correlation procedures to determine the relationships between the variables.  Aside from the key informants, 314 cooperative personnel served as the main respondents of the study. The study was conducted during the school year 2023-2024.

The analysis of the data indicates that Electric Cooperatives in Cagayan Valley have diverse characteristics influenced mainly by their area covered in their operation.  They fall within acceptable collection efficiency and system loss (%) limits.  Relatively, these Electric Cooperatives incessantly develop and nurture key management personnel who possess the necessary managerial aptitude to administer the Cooperatives efficiently and effectively in the attainment of their goals and objectives. These management personnel within the Electric Cooperatives inspire their personnel to work together as a team, equip them with skills and knowledge, and motivate them in achieving the vision and goals of their organization.

Likewise, Electric Cooperatives in Cagayan Valley have installed the necessary hardware, software, databases, and networking for the efficient operation of their organization, albeit they still need to upgrade to the latest technologies. These were manned by highly trained personnel with some improvements on the need to adapt to technological revolutions.  These Electric Cooperatives earned enough income for their continuous operation, and the member-consumers and stakeholders were content with their services. However, activities to ensure the sustainability of the environment, especially water resources, in their areas of operation need improvement.

Administrators who possess a high level of managerial competence to efficiently manage the cooperatives, have equipped their personnel with skills and knowledge, and fully motivated them to achieve their goals, are also highly capable of installing and operating all the Information Communication Technology resources needed by these Electric Cooperatives.  When the cooperatives’ administrators are highly competent, and have fully trained their personnel with necessary skills and knowledge needed in their work; properly address system loss, collection efficiency and system reliability then they could attain their projected revenues, satisfy the demands of their member-consumers and stakeholders, and initiate more environmental sustainability and protection activities, thus leading to Triple A category.

Once the necessary computer and accompanying technology are available and operated by highly proficient personnel, the Electric Cooperatives can fully attain their annual projected revenues, meet the demands of their member-consumers and stakeholders, and introduce more environmental sustainability and protection measures in their areas of operation.