Organization, Management and Operation of the Wood Furniture Industry in the Cagayan Valley Region, Philippines

Abstract

A survey of the organization, management and operation, uncovering problems encountered; and the alternatives that are open to sustain and improve the growth of the wood furniture industry in Region II. A questionnaire, supplemented by interviews and observations, was used as the basic research instrument to the three hundred sixteen respondents. This study attempts to draw up the organization, management, operation and problems of the wood furniture industry in Region II which may give insights into the reason why the industry has been lagging behind most other sectors. It is the intention of this study to be able to draw up a data base on the furniture industry from which plans and policies could be formulated for the upswing of the industry and thus, take part, in a way, in the improvement of the economic performance in the region and the country, in general.

Keywords: Furniture Industry, Micro, Small & Medium Scale Enterprises, Cottage Industry