Empirically Grounded Strategic Framework for Institutionalizing Organizational Development in the Selected Local Government Units of Camarines Sur
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20183144Keywords:
Organizational Development, Local Government Units, Training and Development, Strategic Alignment, Competency-Based Capacity, Camarines Sur, Institutionalization, Training Transfer GapAbstract
This study developed an empirically grounded strategic framework for institutionalizing Organizational Development (OD) within ten local government units (LGUs) in Camarines Sur. Employing a descriptive-correlational research design, the study utilized a mixed-methods approach involving 100 survey respondents and 10 key informants to assess the impact of training and development (T&D) programs. The findings revealed that while T&D initiatives have a "High Impact" on knowledge enhancement (Mean = 4.33) and skills development (Mean = 4.08), a significant "training translation gap" exists where learning does not automatically translate into sustained workplace performance. Regression analysis identified organizational alignment (β = 0.643) as the strongest predictor of job performance, highlighting that training effectiveness is fundamentally system-dependent. Qualitative evidence further indicated that while leadership support is strong, deficiencies in mentoring, coaching, and formal recognition systems constrain long-term impact. The study concluded that LGU institutional capacity, rather than training content alone, drives differences in outcomes. Consequently, a strategic framework was proposed, built upon four pillars: participatory governance, competency-based development, data-driven decision-making, and strategic alignment. This framework re-conceptualizes training as an integrated subsystem within a broader OD architecture to foster continuous adaptation and improved public service delivery. By institutionalizing these systemic linkages, LGUs can transition from fragmented, compliance-oriented training toward becoming sustainable learning organizations.
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