BUSINESS ADAPTABILITY: PANDEMIC CRISIS MANAGEMENT

FOR SMALL SCALE BUSINESS

A Research Presented to the

Zamboanga Del Sur National high school
Senior High School Department
City of Pagadian, Zamboanga Del Sur

In Partial Fulfillment
For the Requirements of the Subject
Research Project
(Quantitative Research)

By:

Barbilone, Charmie Joy J.

Calibo, Rivaldo C.
Camsa, Saida T.
Judaya, Ristel Ann B.
Lagnason, Rowelynt Fate C.

To:

Lilibeth D. Augusto
Research Adviser

May 2022
 APPROVAL SHEET

In partial fulfilment of the requirements of the subject Research in Daily Life II under
Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) the research
entitled“BUSINESSADAPTABILITY: PANDEMIC CRISIS MANAGEMENT FOR
SMALL SCALE BUSINESS” has been prepared and submitted by Charmie Joy J.
Barbilone, Rowelynt Fate C. Lagnason, Ristel An B. Judaya, Saida T. Camsa, Rivaldo
C. Calibo who are hereby recommended for oral examination.

LILIBETH D. AUGUSTO
Research Adviser

PANEL MEMBERS

Accepted and approved by the committee for Research Defense with the grade
of______________

REA CHRISTYMAE A. DURAN

Chairman

WEIZMANN CHAIM L. RAMONES EUGENE L. IMFIEL

Member Member

Accepted and approved in partial fulfilment of the requirements for Research in

Daily Life II under ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS, and MANAGEMENT (ABM).

NONA G. ONG JERYL M. CASILAO Ed.D

Asst. School Principal for Operations SHS School Principal II
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First and foremost, we, the researchers, would like to thank the Almighty God

who has been pouring us with His blessings throughout our work.

This paper and the research behind it would not have been possible without the

exceptional support of our research adviser, Lilibeth Deniega Augusto, whose

expertise was invaluable in formulating the research questions and methodology. Your

insightful feedback pushed us to sharpen our thinking and brought our work to a higher

level.

We thank our respondents because, without your responses, we would not

complete this research project.

Nobody has been more important to me in the pursuit of this project than the

members of our family. I would like to thank my parents whose love and guidance are

with me in whatever I pursue. They are the ultimate role models. Most importantly, we

are all thankful that we have each other’s support as a group that we’ve made this far

to finish our paper. We are so proud of ourselves, even though we face so many

challenges upon doing this paper, we didn’t give up on it.

Moreover, last but not least, We are grateful to all of those with whom we have

had the pleasure to work during this and other related projects.

The Researchers
 DEDICATION

First of all, we dedicate this project proposal to our Lord and Almighty God, who

has been with us through our hardships and victories and given us the strength,

knowledge, and wisdom to do our research.

noSecond, this work is a fruit of countless and arduous sacrifices. Through the

researchers’ effort, this work is heartily and proudly dedicated to the people who serve

as an inspiration. From parents and guardians, to classmates and circle of friends

whom extended their help in the midst of problems while doing this work.

Mr. and Mrs. Roel Lagnason

Mr. and Mrs. Cesar Barbilone

Mr. and Mrs. Salim Camsa

Mr. and Mrs. Renato Judaya

Mr. and Mrs. Irmina Calibo

Third and last, we dedicate this research study to our teacher, Mrs. Lilibeth

Augusto, who thoroughly guided our research study. And to the faculty and staff of

Zamboanga Del Sur National High School Senior High School-Stand Alone, Pagadian

City.
 ABSTRACT

BUSINESS ADAPTABILITY: PANDEMIC CRISIS MANAGEMENT FOR SMALL

SCALE BUSINESS

Barbilone C.J¹, Calibo R², Camsa S³, Judaya R.A.⁴, Lagnason R.F⁵

The study focused on the Business Adaptability: Pandemic Crisis Management for

Small Scale Business during the school year 2021-2022 conducted at Zamboanga del

Sur National High School-Senior High School. The researchers used survey

questionnaire method through face to face interview to 35 respondents in barangay

Santa Maria and remaining 8 survey questionnaire disseminated personally to the

small business owners in barangay Santa. Maria, Pagadian City. The highest in

frequency is for respondents according to the type of their business is the Sari-sari

store the frequency is 15 with the percentage of 42.86%. Highest in frequency and

percentage is the 1 year-5 years the frequency is 18 with the percentage of 51.43%

respondents according to the number of months/ years the business has been in

operation. Respondents according to their reasons of engaging in the business.The

highest in frequency and percentage is “To earn money” the frequency is 22 with the

percentage of 62.86%. Business Crisis have experienced during the post Covid-19

Pandemic. The highest in frequency and percentage is “Less customer” the frequency

is 22 with the percentage of 62.85%. Crisis Management used to cope up with the

Pandemic Crisis. The highest in frequency and percentage is the “Adaptability” the

frequency is 18 with the percentage of 51.43%.

 Absence of adequate crisis management strategies in small firms could result

in a premature small business closure. Data collection occurred through online survey

with small business owners; observations. Data were thematically analyzed and then

triangulated to ensure trustworthiness of interpretations. The theory of crisis

management and crisis intervention theory were the conceptual frameworks for this

study. Small business owners who implement survival strategies may contribute to

positive social change by continuing to create employment opportunities that improve

economic conditions in local communities.

Keywords: Sari-sari store, Eatery, street foods and fruit stand.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Title Page ……………………… …………… …………… ……. I

Approval Sheet ……………………… …………… …………… ……. II
Acknowledgement …………………………………… …………… ……… III
Dedication …………………………………… …………………… IV
Abstract ……………………… …………… ………………….. V

CHAPTER

I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

Background of the Study ……………………… …………… …………… …… 1

Statement of the Problem ……………………… …………… …………… …… 4
Hypothesis ……………………… …………… …………… ……. 4
Theoretical Framework ……………………… …………… …………… …… 4
Conceptual Framework ……………………… …………… …………… …….. 5
Significance of the Study ……………………… …………… …………… …….. 5
Scope and Delimitation ……………………… …………… …………… …….. 6
Definition of Terms ……………………… …………… …………… …….. 6

II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Related Literature ……………………… …………… …………… …….. 8
Related Studies ……………………… …………… …………… …….. 8
Relationship of the Previous Studies to the Present Study ……………………… 13

III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design ……………………… …………… …………… …….. 20
Research Locale ……………………… …………… …………… …….. 20
Data Gathering Procedures with Flowchart ……………………………….. 21
Research Instruments ………………………………………………………… 21
Sampling Technique …………………………………………………………. 22
Statistical Treatment of Data ……………………… …………… ……… …… 22
Ethical Considerations ……………………… …………… …………… …… 23

IV. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Presentation of tables ……………………………………………………………….. 24

V. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings ……………………… …………… …………… …….. 31

Conclusions ……………………… …………… …………… …….. ….. ….. 32
Recommendations ……………………… …………… …………… …….. ………... 33

APPENDICES

Appendix A

Appendix B

REFERENCES

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