2025 IJRSE – Volume 14 Issue 17
Available Online: 5 November 2025
Author/s:
Adal, Shaina K.*
Taguig City University, Philippines (adalshaina@gmail.com)
Lipasana, Nisha Ruey
Taguig City University, Philippines (nishalipasana@gmail.com)
Bugaring, Hannah Joy
Taguig City University, Philippines (bugaringhannahjoyv@gmail.com)
Balajadia, Abegail
Taguig City University, Philippines (abegail.balajadia15@gmail.com)
Jontilano, Andrea
Taguig City University, Philippines (jontilanoandeng22@gmail.com)
Sandoval, Edward
Taguig City University, Philippines (edzsandoval0723@gmail.com)
Cruz, Juliebai
Taguig City University, Philippines (cjuliebai@gmail.com)
Tirambulo, Eugenia L.
Taguig City University, Philippines (eugenialtirambulo@gmail.com)
Abstract:
This research was conducted to comprehensively determine and analyze the specific factors influencing the skill development of Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (BSOA) students at Taguig City University (TCU), serving as a crucial foundation for effective career preparation and program enhancement. The study systematically investigated the impact of three distinct, yet interconnected, major variable clusters on student competence: behavioral factors, environmental factors, and personal factors. Understanding the dynamics within these areas provides educators and administrators with actionable insights to better mold future office professionals who are ready for the demands of the modern workplace. A descriptive-quantitative research design was employed to achieve the study’s objectives, allowing for a systematic assessment of the relationship between the identified factors and student skill levels. Primary data were meticulously collected from a large and representative sample of 278 BSOA student respondents, spanning all academic levels from first year to fourth year, utilizing a validated and reliable survey questionnaire. To ensure rigorous and objective analysis of the collected data, a suite of appropriate statistical tools was applied, including frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and the chi-square test to determine the significance of the relationships. The statistical analysis yielded robust findings, confirming that behavioral, environmental, and personal factors collectively and significantly influence the trajectory of skill development among the BSOA student population. Specifically, the results highlighted that students demonstrated a high valuation for positive behavioral practices, such as actively seeking constructive help from peers or mentors and maintaining strong discipline in their study habits. Concurrently, the academic environment plays a critical role; environmental factors—including access to well-equipped classrooms, optimal lighting conditions, and modern technology—were strongly correlated with an enhanced ability to focus and optimize the overall learning process. Furthermore, personal factors such as high levels of motivation, self-confidence, and adaptability were identified as powerful internal contributors to a student’s overall readiness for professional success. In conclusion, the study unequivocally emphasizes that fostering supportive institutional environments, actively strengthening student motivation, and continuously improving effective study habits are indispensable strategies for preparing competent and career-ready office administration graduates.
Keywords: behavioral factors, environmental factors, personal factors, skills development, career preparation, BSOA Students
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25041
Cite this article:
Adal, S. K., Lipasana, N. R., Bugaring, H. J., Balajadia, A., Jontilano, A., Sandoval, E., Cruz, J., & Tirambulo, E. L. (2025). Factors affecting skills of Bachelor of Science in Office Administration Students at Taguig City University: Basis for career preparation. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 14(17), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25041
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