Handling Organizational Conflict: A Case Among Women Leaders in Bukidnon Alisa M. Cabacungan, Assistant Prof., CAS Central Mindanao University Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon
Project Title: Analysis of the Structures and Dynamics of Women ’ s Organizations in Bukidnon 2 studies Faculty Members, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Sciences Funded by Central Mindanao University Date Started: June 1, 2012 Duration: 1 year Date End: May 31, 2013
Points of interest Introduction Methodology Results and Discussion Conclusions Recommendations
Introduction Liberal feminism is an individualistic form of feminist theory, which focuses on women's ability to maintain their equality through their own actions and choices.
Liberal Feminism
Introduction
Introduction The women ’ s movement in the Philippines 1970 ’ s (martial law era) and 1980 ’ s There were those from the “ underground ” as well as from NGOs which were into development work. Addressed “ women ’ s issues and concerns within the context of a nationalist agenda for genuine agrarian reforms, nationalist industrialization, and peace with justice. ”
Introduction 1980s- increased number of women advocates. increased awareness of the public on “ women ’ s issues and rights ” . In Bukidnon, the formation of women ’ s organizations is an opportunity for RA 9710 to be effected in the province. More than 500 women ’ s organizations. Established during the early 2000. When organized, women could have a collective effort to pursue development initiatives.
Introduction United Nations Development Programme emphasizes gender equality and women empowerment not only as human rights but also as pathways to the attainment of Millennium Development Goals and sustainable development Women empowerment is essential to build stronger economies and improve the quality of life of men, women, families and communities.
Women ’ s Organizations Organizational goals Organizational structure Organizational conflict Causes when individuals have varied interests, opinions and thought processes and are just not willing to compromise with each other. when the needs and goals of the individuals are not in harmony with the goals of the organization.
Theoretical Framework General System Theory
Conflict Management Effective conflict management is crucial for any organization to perform effectively. Contributions of Women ’ s Organizations Sustainability of Women ’ s Organizations
The Purpose of this Paper: 1. assesses the women leaders ’ organizational management and leadership skills. 2. examines the issues, concerns and problems encountered by these women leaders and their mechanisms in addressing such issues.
Methodology Research Locale 2 cities 20 municipalities
Methodology Descriptive and exploratory Quantitative methods Survey Qualitative methods 13 Key Informant Interviews 5 Focus Group Discussion
Quantitative: multi-stage purposive or non-probability sampling
Methodology Qualitative Methods 13 KIIs 5 Focus Group Discussions Data Analysis: Univariate (Quantitative data) Descriptive/Thematic (Qualitative data)
Results and Discussion Formation of Women ’ s Organizations The Provincial Federation of United Women in Bukidnon, Inc. (PFUWBI) was organized through the initiative of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW). a unified body with 22 chapter members from the 20 municipalities and 2 cities of Bukidnon. It undertakes the advocacy of promoting economic, social and political empowerment of women. It is an independent body but works alongside with Local Government Unit (LGU) women ’ s organizations under Philippine Federation of Local Councils of Women Incorporated (PFLCW), Rural Improvement Club (RIC), LUMAD, Catholic Women's League (CWL), Barangay Health Workers (BHW), (Women in the Government Service (WINGS), and government organizations (GOs) and non-government organization (NGOs) that share the same vision.
Results and Discussion Scope of Membership The members of the federation are women of diverse demographic profile Selection of leaders Election Partisan politics
Results and Discussion Programs Activities Meetings (Regular and Special) Organizational/Barangay Bayanihan/Pahina Participation Lending Livelihood/Financial Bigasan ng Bayan Botika sa Barangay Cattle/Chicken Dispersal Material Recovery Facility/Recycling Canteen Nursery Backyard Gardening (Vegetable) Swine-raising Training on making handicraft, bag, soap, candle, custom jewelry, Skills Training mat, etc. Training on Food Processing, Baking, Cooking Gender and Violence Againts Women and Children (VAWC) related Seminar topics Financial management Women's Day Celebration Recreational Christmas Party Lakbay Aral/Field Trip
Assessment of respondents on areas of organizational management and leadership (N=240) Criteria Assessment/ Descriptive Rating Rating Selection of leaders 4.05 Very satisfactory Fairness in dealing with members 4.05 Very satisfactory Dedication, sincerity, and honesty of leaders 4.02 Very satisfactory Effectiveness in meeting targets/objectives 3.98 Very satisfactory Coordinating activities and disseminating 3.93 Very satisfactory information Financial management 3.92 Very satisfactory Motivating/encouraging members 3.90 Very satisfactory Settling conflicts 3.82 Very satisfactory Lobbying 3.59 Very satisfactory Establishing linkage with other 3.48 Satisfactory organizations/institutions
Activities of women ’ s organizations according to the respondents (Multiple response: N=240) Activities Frequency Percentage Meetings 198 82.5 Livelihood projects 177 73.8 Recreational and civic 154 64.2 activities Trainings 132 55.0 Advocacy 23 9.6 Others 7 2.9
Assessment of respondents on areas on organizational activities (N=240) Criteria Assessment of activities Livelihood Descriptive Trainings Descriptive Recreation Descriptive Rating Rating Rating Very Very Very Participation 3.59 3.55 3.75 satisfactory satisfactory satisfactory of members Very Very Efficiency in 3.62 3.48 3.69 satisfactory Satisfactory satisfactory attaining objectives Very Very Very Relevance/ 3.84 3.70 3.71 satisfactory satisfactory satisfactory responsivenes s to women ’ s needs Very Very Very Wise use of 3.75 3.65 3.65 satisfactory satisfactory satisfactory resources
Organizational problems/issues according to respondents (Multiple response: N=240) Problems/issues Frequency Percentage Inactive participation of 111 46.3 members Lack of support 101 42.1 Misunderstanding 61 25.4 Poor leadership 28 11.7
Mechanisms to address organizational problems/issues according to respondents (Multiple response: N=240) Mechanisms to Frequency Percentage Assessment/ Descriptive address Rating Rating problems/issues Very satisfactory Confrontation/dial 128 53.3 3.5 ogue “ leave it as it is ” 46 19.2 3.19 Satisfactory Refer to 25 10.4 1.69 Fair federation officers
Success Stories Malaybalay City Federation of Local Council of Women's, Inc (MCFLCW), awarded in 2012 as the 3 rd Outstanding Local Councils of Women by the Philippine Federation of Local Council of Womens, Inc. (PFLCW, Inc.). The PFLCW, Inc. has seen evidences of valuable initiatives and contribution of Malaybalay City Women's Federation in empowering women through its various activities on livelihood and environmental preservation.
Success Stories The participation of the women in Imbayao, Malaybalay City is outstanding not only in terms of number of members but also of the quality of participation of members. Only 5 % of the women in their barangay are not members.
Recommendations to Women Organizations: Suggestions/recommendations Frequency Percentage Financial support 210 87.5 Technical support 109 45.4 More relevant activities 83 34.6 Improve participation 79 32.9 Improve leadership 48 20.0 Better dissemination of information 36 15.0
Conclusion There is a relatively positive assessment of women ’ s organizations particularly in terms of management/leadership and activities. Confrontation and dialogue as effective mechanisms to address conflict. Enhance their capabilities.
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