EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY, WORK

MOTIVATION, AND JOB SATISFACTION

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A Research Proposal

Presented to the

Faculty of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Saint Joseph College

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In Partial Fulfilment

of the Requirements for the degree

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY

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By

SPHENZER G. ABING

VIVIEN DESIREE S. LABISTE

CORAZON L. LAMADORA

PAMELA C. PLARISAN

COKE AIDENRY E. SALUDO

HAZEL ANNE B. VASQUEZ

OCTOBER 2021
Ethical Consideration

The researcher used the ethical principles in research in the conduct of the

study especially during the data gathering procedure. In the conduct of the study,

three basic principles were observed: the principles of respect of persons, beneficence

and justice. In the observance of respect for persons, two ethical convictions were

further observed: first, those individuals should be treated as autonomous agents, and

second, that persons with diminished autonomy were entitled to protection. In

affording beneficence, respondents were treated in an ethical manner not only by

respecting their decisions and protecting them from harm, but also by making efforts

to secure their well-being. Two general rules were observed in the observance of

beneficence: (a) do not harm and (b) maximize possible benefits and minimize

possible harms. Lastly, the principle of justice was applied. In the treatment of

respondents the principle of "fairness in distribution" or "what is deserved” was

observed. To further observe justice, the following were also observed: (a) to each

person an equal share, (b) to each person according to individual need, (c) to each

person according to individual effort, (d) to each person according to societal

contribution, and (e) to each person according to merit.

a. Risk-benefit assessment

Risks. There were risks involved in the said undertaking as to the threats of

the lack of time to finish the undertaking considering this research was time –

consuming and the privacy involved in it that there was a need to ensure that the

responses would be held with strict confidentiality and would only be used for study

purposes.
 Benefit. The benefit of the said undertaking ensured that it improves the

employee benefit packages in the cooperative through introducing new employee

benefit packages and other employee programs that could benefit the respondents and

the cooperative. It also serves as a future reference for other business institutions in

implementing good employee benefits packages to increase productivity, work

motivation, and job satisfaction.

b. Consent, documentation of informed consent

The respondents filled out the informed consent that ensures their voluntary

participation to the research undertaking and that they thoroughly understood the

nature and purpose of the said undertaking. They were briefed in order that they

would understand the research undertaking and ensures cooperation in order to yield

positive outcome or result. This Informed consent also provides that they would be

interviewed or had to answer the questionnaire for approximately one hour and 30

minutes about their experiences in terms of employee benefit packages received. The

interview was voice recorded and took place in Holy Child Multi-Purpose

Cooperative (HCMPC) in Bato, Leyte. It was also conveyed that the participation of

the respondents in the research undertaking was entirely voluntary and they might

withdraw from the study at any time they wish. It also assured the respondents that

the information would be held with strict confidentiality. The research undertaking

was thoroughly explained to the respondents making sure that they understood the

consent form and agreed to participate. They were then asked to sign in with their

signature and the date in which they signed. The consent involved a clear discussion

of (1) respondents’ status that allowed the respondents to know that the information

they provided would only be used for research purposes; (2) study goals which
reflected the overall goals to determine the impact of identified employee benefit

packages on the employee productivity, work motivation and job satisfaction of the

said cooperative; (3) type of data that were collected from the prospective

respondents; (4) procedures on how the study was done and where data collection was

done through personal interview with the respondents and through answering

questionnaires; (5) nature of the commitment where the interaction process with the

respondent took for approximately 1 hour of their time; (6) selection of respondent

which was done through total population sampling (complete enumeration) and where

the respondents included employees of Holy Child Multi-Purpose Cooperative only;

(7) potential risks where respondents were associated with potential risks of loss of

time and privacy during the participation of respondents most especially during the

interview process; (8) potential benefits in which this study also benefited the

respondents through the improvement of ways/solution in improving the employee

benefit packages in the cooperative; (9) newly introduced employee benefit packages

and other employee programs that could benefit the respondents; (10) future reference

for other business institutions in implementing good employee benefits packages to

increase productivity, work motivation, and job satisfaction; (11) compensation where

this study was mainly non-monetary and snacks were provided to the respondents as a

way of incentive or compensation; (12) confidentiality pledge where a certificate of

confidentiality was given to respondents to protect the study from force of involuntary

disclosure and the information given will be kept confidential and would only be used

in research purposes; (13) voluntary consent where the participation was strictly

voluntary and respondents were not forced to participate in the study; (14) right to

withdraw and withhold information where every respondent of this study had the right

to withdraw from participation at any time and should be treated in the usual and
customary fashion; (15) contact information where it was stated in the consent the

contact information of Ms. Vivien Desiree Labiste of Saint Joseph College-

Accountancy Department, through email [email protected] and

Contact Number 09486079897; and (16) sound recordings that happened during the

interview and were carefully kept after the transcription of data.

c. Authorization to access private information

The respondents were informed that they do not have access to the research

but only the researcher since he has the authority over the research undertaking. The

respondents were also informed on the output or the results of the research

undertaking since they were the beneficiaries of the research. Inquiry audit was

facilitated by the researcher through seeking information of knowledgeable persons,

outside the entity, the purpose of which to ensure performing the audit procedures.

Researcher took into consideration the disclosure of quality enhancement strategies to

ensure that the research was substantial and enriching through collaborative effort. It

ensured that descriptions of the responses were thick and narratively done. It ensured

that the researcher’s credibility was observed through ensuring that they could be

trusted with the data and that the responses of the respondents were held with strictest

confidentiality. The researcher showed commitment in the research undertaking

through making an elaborate discussion of the subject matter and the responses of the

respondents were recorded and were given analysis and interpretation.

d. Confidentiality procedures

The research ensured confidentiality through ensuring that the responses were

kept with strict confidentiality and for study purposes only through safe-keeping of

instruments after it had been used to ensure the confidentiality of the research process.
In the case of questionnaires, names were not placed in the questionnaire. No personal

information of the respondents was included in the questionnaire. If he/she needed to

and if there were doubts, the contact details of Ms. Vivien Desiree Labiste of Saint

Joseph College-Accountancy Department was given to the respondent through email

address [email protected] and Contact No. 09486079897.

e. Debriefings, Communication and Referrals

Along with being gracious and polite, the researcher phrased questions

tactfully. A debriefing was conducted after data collection was completed to permit

respondents to ask questions or air complaints. Further, after the study, the researcher

communicated with the respondents to let them know that their participation was

appreciated through a letter. Lastly, referrals were done should research findings

deem it proper, when there were inquiries that needed to be answered to avoid

confusion and ensure clearer understanding of the research undertaking. It could not

be avoided that there would be conflict of interests between the members and it is

important to deal with it in such a diplomatic way in meeting halfway. It is important

that the researchers conveyed exchange of communication and feedbacks in meeting

halfway for the welfare of the people.

f. Incentives or Compensation

No incentives or compensation were afforded to the respondents of the study,

considering that the study entailed only answering a questionnaire and questions

through interview and was voluntary in nature. It was non-monetary, therefore, snacks

and word of gratitude were the means of thanking the respondents in participating in

the study. However, one direct benefit that was afforded to the respondents was the

potential to yield generalizable knowledge about the problem being studied and non-
material compensation to participant, which might come in the form of a social

services education, conference or other creative benefits.

g. Conflict of Interest

Should conflict of interest exist in the study and in order to maintain the

independence and integrity of Holy Child Multi-Purpose Cooperative (HCMPC),

employees of HCMPC must identify, eliminate, minimize or otherwise manage real,

potential or perceived conflicts of interest?

In the study, there was no conflict of interest that arose. The environment as

well as the respondents were not personally connected and not influenced by the

researcher therefore, there was no bias associated with the study. Respondents were

chosen based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria set. No recruitment through

advertisement was needed in the study as it is pure answering questionnaires. Assent

was not applied in the study considering that the respondents were all above 18 years

old and were therefore capacitated to give consent.

This study was not collaborative in nature, thus, the researcher being the author held

the intellectual property rights as well as the publication rights and information and

responsibility sharing. Thus, terms of reference would not be applicable in the study.
 APPENDIX A
TRANSMITTAL LETTER

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY

Saint Joseph College
Maasin City, Southern Leyte

September 2021

Dear Sir/Ma’am:

My name is Vivien Desiree S. Labiste, the group representative and a student of Saint
Joseph College, currently doing a study entitled “EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ON
EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY, WORK MOTIVATION, AND JOB
SATISFACTION” as our research for the degree Bachelor of Science in
Accountancy at the Saint Joseph College, Maasin City. The study will determine the
effects of employee benefits on the productivity of employees of Holy Child Multi-
Purpose Cooperatives located at Bato, Leyte.

I have identified you as an employee of Holy Child Multi-Purpose Cooperatives. For

this, I am hoping that you would be able to participate in our study. I would like to ask
your permission that we will be allowed to collect your data that will be used in the
research. Rest assured that all your information will be treated with utmost respect
and confidentiality.

Please allow me to make initial contact with you or your representative so I can
further discuss the details of our research. My contact number is 09486079897, and
my email address is [email protected].

I am looking forward to your positive response and favorable action on this study.

Sincerely yours,

VIVIEN DESIREE S. LABISTE

Noted by:

Melchor Obligado
Adviser
 APPENDIX B
INFORMED CONSENT

In signing this document, I am giving my consent to be a participant of the

research that will be conducted by Vivien Desiree S. Labiste and her group of SJC,
Maasin City, Southern Leyte, Philippines. I understand that will be part of their
study, and that it will focus on “Employee Benefits on Employee Productivity,
Work Motivation, and Job Satisfaction.”
I understand that the interviews and surveys will be conducted in Bato, Leyte.
I also understand that the researcher may contact me for more information in the
future. I understand that I was selected to participate as a respondent of the research
study because the focus of the study are the employees of Holy Child Multi-Purpose
Cooperative and I am one of the said respondents.
My participation in the surveys and interviews is granted freely. I have been
informed that participation in the interviews is entirely voluntary and I can refuse to
answer any specific question. I have been told that my answers to questions will be
included in
I understand that the results of this research will be given to me if I ask for
them and that the researcher is the person to contact if I have any questions about the
study or about my rights as a study participant.

____________________ ______________________
Date Respondent’s Signature

____________________ ______________________
Date Researcher’s Signature
 APPENDIX C

RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS

Survey Questionnaire

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY, WORK

MOTIVATION, AND JOB SATISFACTION

_____________________________________________________________________
Instruction: Please answer this questionnaire to the best of your knowledge. Kindly
place a check mark “” in the appropriate box that represents your response and
write down correct information on the space provided. Rest assured that your
responses will be treated with outmost confidentiality.
_____________________________________________________________________

Name of Respondent (Optional): _______________________________________

1. Demographic Profile
1.1 AGE
20-30 yrs. Old

31-40 yrs. Old

41-50 yrs. Old

51-60 yrs. Old

60-Above yrs. Old

1.2 STATUS

SINGLE

MARRIED

WIDOWED
 SEPARATED

1.3 EMPLOYMENT STATUS

REGULAR

CONTRACTUAL

1.4 JOB DESCRIPTION: ______________________

1.5 NUMBER OF YEARS WORKING

LESS THAN 1 YEAR

1-2 YEARS

3-5 YEARS

6-10 YEARS

OVER 10 YEARS

2. What are the identified employee benefit packages existing in Holy Child
Multi-Purpose Cooperative Bato, Leyte? (Please Select all that apply)

Social Security System (SSS)

Home Development Mutual Fund (PAG-IBIG FUND)

Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)

Overtime Pay

Premium Pay

13th Month Pay

Separation Pay

Retirement Pay

Regular Meal and Break Periods

 Service Incentive Leave

Parental Leave

Special Leaves for Female Employees

Health Insurance

Others: ______________________

3. What are the impacts of employee benefits on employee productivity,

work motivation and job satisfaction?
Note: Please rate the following statements in terms of; Strongly
Agree [5]; Agree [4]; Neutral [3]; Disagree [2]; Strongly Disagree [1]
which in your opinion correctly represent your view about each
statement;

Strongly Strongly
Agree Neutral Disagree
Agree Disagree

PRODUCTIVITY [5] [4] [3] [2] [1]

a) I fulfill all responsibilities
required by my job.

b) The amount of work I am

expected to finish each week is
reasonable.

c) I think non-cash rewards can

be effective in motivating as an
employee to be more
productive.
d) I am productive because of
the benefits that I received.

e) The benefits I received lead

to efficient and effective
workforce.
 Strongly Strongly
Agree Neutral Disagree
Agree Disagree
WORK MOTIVATION [5] [4] [3] [2] [1]
a) Our management is interested
in motivating us employees.
b) I put my best effort in the
workplace to perform the given
task during job.
c) I think that the benefits
received influence my
performance at work.
d) I am effective and efficient in
my functioning when I am
motivated.
e) I am motivated to work
because of the benefits I
received.
Strongly Agre Strongly
Neutral Disagree
Agree e Disagree

JOB SATISFACTION [5] [4] [3] [2] [1]

a) I find my work challenging.

b) I have a pleasant work

environment.
c) My work is evaluated based
on a fair system of performance
standard.
d) I’m satisfied with my job
because of the benefits I
received.
e) Overall satisfaction of my
job.
 4. What can you say about the implementation of identified employee
benefits in your organization?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
1. What are the challenges encountered by the management in implementing
Employee Benefit Packages?
 APPENDIX D
PAGPANANGHID (Informed Consent)

Sa pagpirma sa kini nga dokumento, nagahatag ako sa akong pag-uyon nga

mag-apil sa ang panukiduki nga pagadumalahon ni Vivien Desiree S. Labiste ug ang
iyang grupo sa SJC, Dakbayan sa Maasin, southern Leyte, Pilipinas. Nasabtan nako
nga mahimong bahin sa ilang pagtuon, ug nga kini mag-focus sa “Mga Benepisyo sa
Empleyado ug Produktibidad sa Empleyado, Pagdasig sa Panarabaho ug
Pagkakuntento sa Trabaho.

Nakasabut ako nga ang mga interbyu ug survey himuon sa Bato, Leyte.
Ako nahibal-an usab nga ang tigdukiduki mahimo nga makontak ako alang sa dugang
nga kasayuran sa umaabot. Nakasabut ako nga ako gipili nga moapil ingon usa ka
respondent sa pagtuon sa panukiduki tungod kay ang gitutokan sa pagtuon ang mga
empleyado sa Holy Child Multi-Purpose Cooperative ug usa ako sa mga nasangpit
nga nagtubag. Ang akong pag-apil sa mga survey ug pakigsulti libre nga gihatag. Ako
na gipahibalo nga ang pag-apil sa mga interbyu sa bug-os nga boluntaryo ug mahimo
kong magdumili tubaga ang bisan unsang piho nga pangutana. Gisultihan ako nga ang
akong mga tubag sa mga pangutana upod sa

Nakasabut ako nga ang mga sangputanan sa kini nga panukiduki igahatag
kanako kung akong pangayoon kini ug nga ang tigdukiduki mao ang tawo nga
makontak kung adunay ako mga pangutana bahin sa pagtuon o bahin sa akong mga
katungod ingon usa ka partisipante sa pagtuon.

________________________ _________________________

Petsa Pirma sa Respondent

________________________ _________________________

Petsa Pirma sa Researcher