International Journal of Research Studies in Management
Divine Word College of San Jose Special Issue
2026 Volume 14 Issue 4
Available Online: 23 June 2026
Author/s:
Lazaro, Neofe J.*
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (mharifel.javier.lazaro@gmail.com)
Galay-Limos, Jenny A.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (jennygalay05@gmail.com)
Abstract:
This study examined the relationship between the entrepreneurial mindset and the strategic decision-making of female entrepreneurs in Occidental Mindoro. The results of the descriptive-correlational design indicated that the 154 respondents exhibited an exceptional level of strategic maturity, placing a high value on internal fiscal safety and operational efficiency over aggressive marketing expansion. Inferential analysis revealed that human and structural capital elements, specifically the type of business, educational attainment, and years of operation, are highly significant determinants of strategic decision-making, despite the fact that age has no statistical bearing. Additionally, hypothesis testing confirmed that an entrepreneurial mindset significantly influences strategic decisions, with the operational and marketing domains actively stimulated by opportunity recognition and calculated risk-taking, while financial decisions rigorously oppose speculative innovation. The study concludes that female entrepreneurs achieve structural sustainability by using low-cost digital tools and disciplined budgeting to overcome localized supply chain barriers and seasonal economic fluctuations. As a result, it is advised that the Department of Trade and Industry and local government entities establish targeted digital literacy and micro-credit initiatives to facilitate the transition of these businesses from reactive marketing to data-driven customer acquisition. Furthermore, to mitigate the technical vulnerabilities identified in provincial trade sectors, local academic institutions may offer subsidized certification courses on digital operational continuity and supply chain resilience. Finally, structured peer mentorship networks may be established by local business cooperatives to facilitate the exchange of experiential financial survival frameworks between nascent startup owners and long-surviving entrepreneurs.
Keywords: entrepreneurial mindset, strategic decision making, female entrepreneurs, innovation, Occidental Mindoro
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2026.26528
Cite this article:
Lazaro, N. J., & Galay-Limos, J. A. (2026). Entrepreneurial mindset and strategic decision-making of female entrepreneurs in Occidental Mindoro. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 14(4), 87-102. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2026.26528
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