ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES AMONG ARCHDIOCESAN COMMISSION ON EDUCATION (ACE) SCHOOLS: BASIS FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Authors

Maico D. Diangca

Abstract

This study explored the organizational management challenges encountered by the Archdiocesan Commission on Education (ACE) schools in Misamis Occidental. The findings served as the foundation for a proposed improvement plan for the School Year 2024–2025. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, specifically a phenomenological design, the study aimed to gain in-depth insights into the lived experiences of school administrators managing ACE schools. Thematic analysis, guided by Moustakas' method, was employed to analyze the data. Results revealed that school administrators face significant challenges in areas such as strategic planning, professional development, and resource allocation. These difficulties are primarily influenced by shifting educational policies, limited resources, and varying levels of stakeholder engagement. Despite these constraints, administrators have adopted adaptive and collaborative strategies, including inclusive planning, targeted training programs, and resource optimization to sustain school operations and address institutional demands. The study highlights the critical role of responsive leadership, ongoing capacity-building, and strategic resource management in enhancing organizational effectiveness and promoting long-term educational advancement.

Keywords

Capacity-Building, Educational Leadership, Organizational Management, Phenomenological Study, Strategic Planning