2026 IJRSE – Volume 15 Issue 22
Available Online: 31 October 2026
Author/s:
Salinas, Edilberto H.
Nueva Vizcaya State University, Philippines
Del Mundo, Fernando C.
Nueva Vizcaya State University, Philippines
Bautista, Jezza-Lyn L.
Nueva Vizcaya State University, Philippines
Vadil, Carlo F.*
Nueva Vizcaya State University, Philippines (drvadil888@yahoo.com)
Abstract:
This study examined the academic performance and perspectives of Master in Public Administration (MPA) students on Human Behavior in Organization, focusing on group dynamics and interpersonal relationships, leadership and managerial communication, and employee motivation and conflict management. It employed a convergent-parallel mixed-methods research design involving twelve (12) MPA students enrolled at the College of Arts and Sciences, Nueva Vizcaya State University–Bambang Campus, during the First Semester of Academic Year 2025–2026. Quantitative data were obtained from a 75-item scenario-based final-term examination, while qualitative data were gathered through three open-ended questions aligned with the examination’s thematic dimensions. Quantitative data were analyzed using mean scores, while qualitative responses were examined through thematic analysis. The findings revealed that the respondents achieved an overall mean score of 69.75 out of 75 points, described as Very Satisfactory. Specifically, they obtained Very Satisfactory performance in Group Dynamics and Interpersonal Relationships (M = 12.75) and Leadership, Managerial Communication, and Organizational Influence (M = 18.25), while Employee Motivation and Conflict Management received an Excellent rating (M = 38.75). Qualitative findings identified four categories under each theme, emphasizing communication, cooperation, trust, accountability, participative leadership, transparency, constructive feedback, employee recognition, professional growth, well-being, and collaborative conflict resolution. The integration of findings demonstrated consistency between the respondents’ examination performance and their expressed understanding of organizational behavior concepts. The study concluded that the respondents possessed substantial knowledge of human behavior in organizational settings, particularly in employee motivation and conflict management. It recommended strengthening instructional activities through contextualized case analyses, leadership simulations, workplace-based learning, and collaborative problem-solving exercises.
Keywords: human behavior in organization, group dynamics, leadership practices, employee motivation, conflict management, convergent-parallel design
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26250
Cite this article:
Salinas, E. H., Del Mundo, F. C., Bautista, J.-L. L., & Vadil, C. F. (2026). Human behavior in local government organizations: Convergent-parallel study of academic performance and insights of students in the Master in Public Administration program. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 15(22), 173-183. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26250
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