Machine shorthand competencies of bachelor of science in office administration in the university of Rizal system, academic year 2016-2017 Sunshine J. Rayos, Madel R Chacon, Charm Daphne C. Cerda

Thesis BSOA-Office Administration University of Rizal System, Binangonan 2017

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This study was conducted to determine Machine Shorthand competencies of Bachelor of Science in Office Administration students in the University of Rizal System for the Academic Year 2016-2017. The study used descriptive method of research to gather information using questionnaire checklist. Specifically, it sought to answer the following: What is the profile of the respondents in terms of campus, age, sex and grade in Machine Shorthand? What are the competencies of the respondents in terms of Standard Operations in Machine Shorthand including assembly and troubleshooting, speed and transcription skills? The respondents of the study were the fifty nine (59) fourth Year students of Bachelor of Science in Office Administration in the University of Rizal System. This included twenty eight (28) from Rodriguez campus, twelve (12) from Antipolo, seven (7) from Pililla, six (6) from Binangonan and another six (6) from Tanay campus. The researchers used the following statistical treatment: frequency, percentage and rank to analyze and interpret the gathered data. The findings of the study resulted that out of 59 respondents, most of the students were aged 18-25 and majority was female with 53 or 89.93 than male with 6 or10.16 percent. The students were still competent in terms of standard operations of the machine including basic assembly and troubleshooting. However, in terms of speed and transcription, none of the respondents met the qualifying 40 words-a-minute with 95 percent accuracy. Thus, the assessment on Machine Shorthand competency of BSOA students resulted to Not Yet Competent. Based on the findings of the study, the researchers drafted the following recommendations: The curriculum committee may consider offering Machine Shorthand subject for two consecutive semesters. The number of usable stenotypes may be at least eight (8) to ten (10) machines per campus to accommodate the number of students. The campuses may also provide an accessible laboratory, under supervision of their respective program heads, for the students who may want to practice machine shorthand skills. Lastly, during on-the-job trainings, students may be required to experience attending actual court hearings and observing court secretaries using the stenotype, still with the aid and coordination of program heads. Educational tours to senate and other legal offices can also be helpful to widen knowledge and experiences of the students.