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Menandro T. Manalo, Pambayang Dalubhasaan ng Marilao, PhilippinesDolores DC. Cajucom, Pambayang Dalubhasaan ng Marilao, Philippines
Joan Valerie G. Javier, Pambayang Dalubhasaan ng Marilao, Philippines
Abstract
Grounded in Change Theory and Diffusion of Innovation Theory, this study examined the organizational readiness of 16 Local Higher Education Institutions in Region III to implement Flexible Work Arrangements to ensure institutional continuity during disasters and national emergencies. Using descriptive-evaluative, descriptive-comparative, and descriptive-correlational research designs, data were collected from 1,945 teaching and non-teaching personnel. Results showed that teaching personnel demonstrated high awareness of FWAs across offline, online, and blended learning modalities, while non-teaching personnel exhibited high awareness of flexiplace, compressed workweek, skeleton workforce, and work-shifting arrangements. Both groups presented high organizational readiness supported by very high capability levels in soft and hard skills among teaching staff and high capability levels among non-teaching staff. The most frequently cited challenges were inability to meet performance demands (93.6%), mental stress due to limited in-person interaction (87%), and distractions arising from personal concerns (80.10%). Significant differences in capability were found across age, sex, employment status, length of service, academic rank, and educational attainment (p < .05). Moreover, a strong positive correlation existed between personnel capabilities and organizational readiness (r = 0.751, p = 0.000), indicating that higher competencies are associated with greater preparedness for Flexible Work Arrangement implementation and highlighting the need for a strategic action plan focusing on governance, human resource development, digital infrastructure, and resource management.
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Conference: ACE2025Stream: Educational policy
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Manalo M., Cajucom D., & Javier J. (2026) Transforming Region-3 LHEIs: Change and Innovation Theories on Work Structures ISSN: 2186-5892 – The Asian Conference on Education 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 1587-1606) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5892.2026.121
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5892.2026.121
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