Relevance of Barangay Chairperson's Competencies and Implementation of Services

Barangay chairpersons hold a crucial role in promoting good governance and ensuring equitable service implementation across the Philippines. This study, entitled Relevance of Barangay Chairperson's Competence and Service Implementation investigates the relationship between chairpersons' competencies and service implementation using Pearson's correlation test. Adopting a descriptive correlational approach, data were gathered through questionnaires in nine selected barangays using zoning sampling targeting residents aged 18 and above. The competence of barangay chairpersons was evaluated, with direction rated as the highest area of competence and accountability as the lowest. In terms of service implementation, health and social welfare services were rated the highest, while the maintenance of the Katarungang Pambarangay was rated the lowest. The Pearson's correlation coefficient (r = 0.992) underscores the critical role of competent chairpersons in service implementation. This positive correlation resonates with Fiedler's Contingency Theory of Leadership, emphasizing the interaction between leadership style and situational factors. Rejecting the null hypothesis supports the alternative hypothesis, highlighting the significant association between competencies and effective service implementation.

Barangay Chairperson's Competencies, Implementation of Services, Accountability, Direction, Legitimacy and Voice, Fairness, and Performance

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