School Heads’ Human Relations Management on Stakeholders’ Participation

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Minerva L. Siongco

Abstract

 This study examined the relationship between school heads’ human relations management and stakeholders’ participation in public elementary and secondary schools in Meycauayan City, Bulacan during School Year 2025–2026. Specifically, it assessed school heads’ human relations management in terms of receiving information, consultation, collaboration and partnership, and empowerment and control, as well as stakeholders’ participation in school management and governance, program and project implementation, and activities supporting learner success. An explanatory sequential mixed-methods research design was employed, utilizing surveys and interviews with school heads and key stakeholders, including PTA presidents, barangay officials, health workers, and SK chairpersons. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative responses were examined through thematic analysis.

Findings revealed that school heads demonstrated a very high level of human relations management across all dimensions, while stakeholders exhibited a high level of participation in school programs, governance, and learner-centered activities. Qualitative findings underscored the importance of open communication, collaborative decision-making, mutual trust, and active engagement in strengthening school-community partnerships. Furthermore, statistical analysis established a significant positive relationship between school heads’ human relations management and stakeholders’ participation, indicating that effective interpersonal and leadership practices contribute to greater stakeholder involvement in school initiatives.

The study concludes that school heads who effectively manage relationships through communication, consultation, collaboration, and empowerment are more likely to foster meaningful stakeholder participation and shared responsibility in school development. Brief analysis suggests that strong human relations management serves as a catalyst for sustained community engagement and improved school governance. Consequently, the study recommends strengthening stakeholder partnership programs, institutionalizing regular communication and consultation mechanisms, and providing capacity-building opportunities for school heads to further enhance collaborative leadership and community participation

Keywords

School Heads, Human Relations Management, Stakeholder’s Participation

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