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EMPLOYEES PERCEPTION ON GREEN

HOTELS IN DAVAO CITY
















A Thesis Presented to Faculty of
College of Hospitality Education
University of Mindanao
Davao City







In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Education Major in
Hotel and Restaurant Management




By



Katrina Laurreane D. Villa-Abrille
Marc Christopher B. Entig
Jonathan S. Beniga
Marlyn A. Icalina



March 2013


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APPROVAL SHEET


This thesis entitled, EMPLOYEES PERCEPTION ON GREEN HOTELS IN
DAVAO CITY prepared and submitted by Katrina Laurreane D. Villa-Abrille, Marc
Christopher B. Entig, Jonathan S. Beniga and Marlyn A. Icalina, in partial
fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Hotel and
Restaurant Management, has been examined and is hereby recommended for
acceptance and approval.



PROF. ETHEL V. EMUY
Adviser

______________________________________________________________

APPROVED by the Committee on Oral Examination with a grade of ______.



FLORENCE KRISTINA M. JIMENEZ, MSHRM
Chairperson


HAZEL PRINCESS M. REBOLLO, MSHRM
Member


MA. RINA T. QUILESTINO, MAEd
Member


______________________________________________________________


ACCEPTED in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of
Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management.





GYPSY MAE B. CASURAO, MBA
Dean, College of Hospitality Education
.
Date : March 2014



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ABSTRACT
This study focuses on the green practices of the hotels w/c claimed to practice
green in Davao City. The research design employed in the study is descriptive
survey using Mean, t-test and ANOVA in the treatment of the data. The study has
100 respondents. Results show that; the level of employees perception on green
hotels in Davao City is very high; there is no significant difference on the level of
employees perception on green hotels in Davao City when analyzed by age and
gender while there is a significant difference on the level of employees perception
on green hotels in Davao City when analyzed by employees assignment. The
researchers recommend that the small hotels should be compiled to go green.
Further small hotel owners/managers should create policies on green practices of
the hotels for employees and guest to comply.



Keywords: Employees Perception, Green Hotels, Quality Attributes and Value
Attributes









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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

In the completion of the research study, the researchers would like to extend
their heartfelt and humble thanks to the father almighty, creator of all the existence
on earth for the strength, knowledge, wisdom and guidance in the conducting of the
study.
The researchers would like to express their humble thanks and appreciation
to the following people who never gave up in guiding and contributing in different
ways:
To Pedrito Castillo II, Ed.D, the thesis adviser, for the thoughtfulness, and
kindness of sharing his knowledge and expertise on this research, right from the start
until it ends;
To Prof. Seine Manceras M. Daloz for sparing her time, effort and suggestion
during data analysis;
To their friends, for the comments, suggestions and constructive criticism
which led the research more understandable and better tool;
To all the respondents who were so generous, supportive and kind to
participate in answering the questionnaire, without them the study will not be
successful;
Most of all to the parents of the researchers, for their indefinite love and
countless support financially, morally and spiritually.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS



Page

TITLE PAGE i
APROVAL SHEET ii
ABSTRACT iii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS v

LIST OF TABLE viii


Chapter

1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 3
Hypothesis 4
Review of Related Literature 4
Theoretical and Conceptual Framework 10
Significance of the Study 12
Definition of Terms 13

2 METHOD

Research Design 14
Research Subject 14

Research Instruments 15
Data Gathering Procedure 16
Statistical Treatment of the Data 16
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3 INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS OF THE DATA

Profile of the Respondents 17

Level of Employees Perception on Green Hotels in
Davao City 19

Significant Difference on the Level of Employees
Perception on Green Hotels in Davao City
when Analyzed by Age 21

Significant Difference on the Level of Employees
Perception on Green Hotels in Davao City
when Analyzed by Gender 23

Significant Difference on the Level of Employees
Perception on Green Hotels in Davao City
when Analyzed by Employees Assignment 25


4 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary 28
Conclusions 28
Recommendations 29
REFERENCES 30

APPENDICES
A Letter of Appointment with the Adviser 34
B Endorsement for Outline Defence 35
C Letter for the Validator 36
D Letter Permission to Conduct the Study 39
E Validation Sheet for Research Questionnaires 40
F Rating of Experts as to Validity of the
Research Questionnaire 43
G Letter of Appointment to the Statistician 44
H Certification from the Statistician 45
I Certificate of Appearance 46
J Endorsement for Final Defense 51
K Letter of Appointment to the Grammarian 52
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L Certificate from Grammarian 53
M Sample Survey Questionnaire 54
N TurnitinOriginility Report 57
CURRICULUM VITAE 47












































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LIST OF TABLES


Table Page


1 Profile of the Respondents 17

2 Level of Employees Perception on Green Hotels in
Davao City 19

3 Significant Difference on the Level of Employees
Perception on Green Hotels in Davao City
when Analyzed by Age 21

4 Significant Difference on the Level of Employees
Perception on Green Hotels in Davao City
when Analyzed by Gender 23

5 Significant Difference on the Level of Employees
Perception on Green Hotels in Davao City
when Analyzed by Employees Assignment 24