Local Governance: A Correlational Study of Administrative Capability and Performance

Abstract

This study explored the level and correlation of administrative capability and performance of local governments in northern Philippines, particularly in the Cordillera Region. This inquiry utilized the descriptive-co-relational design involving respondents from selected provinces of the region. The results revealed that the respondents gave a low assessment of the different dimensions of administrative capability. The results also showed dissatisfaction of the performance of the local governments. The tests conducted manifested that there is a significant relationship between administrative capability and performance. Social responsibility appeared to be the most dominant dimension that is linked to performance while organization structure emerged to be the least relevant. Generally, the results imply that as administrative capability improves, performance becomes more effective. On the whole, the findings of this investigation connote that with a strong sense of social responsibility, local governments can deliver services regardless of their organization structure.

Keywords: Administrative capability, Performance, Local governments

DOI: 10.7176/PPAR/11-3-02

Publication date: April 30^th 2021