Work Dimensions and Work Efficiency Among Environment and Natural Resources Employees: Basis for a Proposed Policy
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This study examined the perceptions of employees and supervisors regarding multiple work designations and their impact on work efficiency within the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Isabela Province. Specifically, it aimed to assess the relationship between work efficiency and key workplace factors, including workload, time management, job satisfaction, stress management, and organizational support. The study also sought to identify the challenges encountered by employees with multiple designations and to propose appropriate policy interventions. A descriptive-comparative research design was employed, involving 126 employees and 15 supervisors from various offices, including CENRO Cauayan City, CENRO Cabagan, CENRO San Isidro, CENRO Naguilian, and the PENR Sub-Office in Roxas. Data were gathered using a structured survey based on a five-point Likert scale and analyzed through both descriptive statistics and inferential tests, specifically the Mann–Whitney U and Kendall’s Tau-b. Findings revealed that both employees and supervisors expressed favorable perceptions of multiple work designations in relation to workload, time management, and organizational support. However, negative perceptions were noted regarding job satisfaction and stress management. Despite these concerns, work efficiency among employees remained high, with significant positive correlations observed between efficiency and the factors of workload, time management, and organizational support. In contrast, job satisfaction and stress management exhibited weak or negative correlations with efficiency. Role ambiguity, heightened stress levels, and reduced performance emerged as prominent challenges. In response, the study proposes a policy framework aimed at supporting employees with multiple designations to promote sustained efficiency and well-being.
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