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Work Environment and work Engagement of Employees of the Catholic Colleges in the Ilocos Region, Philippines

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  • Damianus Abun

    (Divine Word College of Laoag, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines)

  • Theogenia Magallanes

    (Saint Benedict College of the Northern Luzon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines)

  • Editha B. Acidera

    (Program Head School of Arts, Sciences and Education, Divine Word College of Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines)

  • Mary Joy Encarnacion

    (Department Head, Divine Word College of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines)

  • Carol U. Domingcil

    (Instructor, School of Nursing, Divine Word College of Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines)

Abstract

The study wanted to determine the effect of the work environment on the work engagement of the employees. To provide a comprehensive view on the topic and established the theories of the study, related literature was reviewed. To gather the data, questionnaires were used. The study used a descriptive assessment and correlational research design. Weighted mean and Pearson r correlation was used to analyse the data. The study found that the bureaucratic environment is high, while, humanistic and entrepreneurial environment is moderate. In terms of work engagement, it is found that employees' work engagement is high. Concerning the correlation between work environment and work engagement, both are significantly correlated. Therefore, the hypothesis of the study is accepted.

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  • Damianus Abun & Theogenia Magallanes & Editha B. Acidera & Mary Joy Encarnacion & Carol U. Domingcil, 2021. "Work Environment and work Engagement of Employees of the Catholic Colleges in the Ilocos Region, Philippines," Technium Social Sciences Journal, Technium Science, vol. 19(1), pages 439-464, May.
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    Work environment; work engagement; bureaucratic; humanistic; entrepreneurial;
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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