Republic of the Philippines

CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

MAIN CAMPUS
M. J. Cuenco Avenue Cor. R. Palma Street, Cebu City, Philippines
Website: http://www.ctu.edu.ph E-mail: coedean@ctu.edu.ph
Phone: +6332 402 4060 loc. 1135

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

RESEARCH TOPIC APPROVAL FORM

Subject: Methods of Research
Name/Group Member: 1. Mark Hilaire Tan 2. Geilla Mugar 3. Rhonie Anne Atilano
Course: BSIE Year& Section: 3-8 Date: _______________

Propose Title:
1. Optimizing Production Performance: Implementing Total Quality Management (TQM) Strategies for
Sustainable Competitive Advantage in Malinao Ceramics
2. Optimizing Production Waste Through Lean Six Sigma Principle at Malinao Ceramic

3. Climate Change Mitigation Strategies in the Ceramic Production Industry of Cebu, Philippines
Propose Title Process:
Briefly describe your study in a page or two and share it with Instructors. As you negotiate your
topic and method, the document needs to be details and should include the sections listed below (instruments
and references may also be attached).
Directions: When the topic request is sufficiently developed for acceptance, it should be submitted for
signature and once approved it is final.
1. Briefly state the topic and give reasons for your interest in it. (Intro)
2. State the relationship between the proposed topic.
3. Briefly share from the literature why this topic is timely, important, and not yet addressed. (Gap in
literature—not the whole lit review)
4. Purpose/problem you plan to address.
5. Describe the methodology and analysis to be applied in this research. Include a description or a copy
of any instruments already selected for the study.
6. Briefly indicate the ethical issues involved in the research and how you will address them.
7. What resources/skills are needed to study this topic, and how will you find or develop them?
The signature on the line below indicates the following:
1. You are satisfied with the study design, methodology, and writing of the topic request.
2. The study proposes research worthy of the degree sought.
3. You are willing to assist the whole research process.

Approved by: Adviser:

Ike A. Baguio ____________________________
Research Instructor Print Name & Signature

Dyanne Brendalyn M. Cavero

Chair, BS Industrial Engineering Program
RESEARCH ADVISERS LIST
 Republic of the Philippines
CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
MAIN CAMPUS
M. J. Cuenco Avenue Cor. R. Palma Street, Cebu City, Philippines
Website: http://www.ctu.edu.ph E-mail: coedean@ctu.edu.ph
Phone: +6332 402 4060 loc. 1135

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

ERGONOMICS STUDY OPERATION RESEARCH STUDY

Adviser Adviser

ENGR. RAUL GUINITARAN ENGR. DYANNE BRENDALYN M. CAVERO

ENGR. IKE A. BAGUIO ENGR. DYONNE BERNADINE MIRASOL
ENGR. JUVY MALONHAO ENGR. JUVY MALONHAO
ENGR. CLEOFER SUSON

SYSTEM DYNAMICS STUDY PRODUCTION/OPERATIONS

Adviser Adviser

ENGR. JEFFREY MEDILLO ENGR. DYANNE BRENDALYN M. CAVERO

ENGR. IKE A. BAGUIO ENGR. JUVY MALONHAO
ENGR. CLEOFER SUSON ENGR. RAUL GUINITARAN
ENGR. THERESITA CAPIN
ENGR. MA. ELENA APARENTE
ENGR. DYONNE BERNADINE MIRASOL
ENGR. IKE BAGUIO
ENGR. GERALD IAN SANTOS
ENGR. JEFFREY MEDILLO
ENGR. MARY JOSEPHINE BALICOCO