Micro-business, Socio-Economic Development, Micro-Business profile, social responsibilities

This study aimed to determine the role of micro-businesses in the socio-economic development in the Province of Ilocos Norte. It indicates the possible effects of the micro-business profile such as organizational characteristics and management practices, and micro-entrepreneurial profile such as personal characteristics, competencies and social responsibilities on the output indicators. In the same manner, there is a possibility that the output indicator: products and services, qualitative assessment of products and services, and quantitative assessment of products and services, have an impact in the socio-economic development in the province of Ilocos Norte

Book

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Theses, Dissertations and Research Reports

1. Ancheta, Betsy Luisa P. “Effectiveness of Management Practices of Agribusiness Entities in Ilocos Sur and La Union”. Doctoral Dissertation. University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.2004 
2. Arguelles, Roberto M. “Strategic Orientation of Small Business Entrepreneurs in Baguio City”. Doctoral Dissertation. University of Cordilleras, Baguio City.2004 
3. Baron, J. N., & Hannan, M. T. “Organizational blueprints for success in high-tech start-ups: Lessons from the Stanford project on emerging companies”. California Management Review, 44(3): 8–36. 2002
4. Carinan, Nilda. “ Assessment of PECS on the Small Manufacturing and Process Entrepreneurs Along Cagayan-Iligan Corridor (CIC).” Masteral Thesis. 2001. 
5. Dublin, Emma Dimalaluan.” Social Responsibility of the registered non-stock corporations in Davao City”. Masteral Thesis. 2001. 
6. Gustafon, Magnus, et. al. “ The role of Networks for Micro Firms”. Bachelors Thesis. Jonkoping International Business School. 2005 
7. Honorio, Ma. Angela E. “Profile and Business Practices of Entrepreneurs in the Small Scale Food Busiensses in Manila”.Masteral Thesis. University of the Philippines. March 1996. 
8. Lasmarias, Jimmy C. “Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies among business people in the computer and hotel and restaurant industries in Iligan City”. Masteral Thesis. Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology. 2001. 
9. Lazo, Sylvia V. “An Assessment of the Policies and practices on Human resource management in selected security agencies in Quezon city”. Masteral Thesis.  CEU Graduate School. 2000
10. Macaayong, Habib W. “Small and Medium Enterprises Development: A study on program administration and effectiveness in the province of Lanao Del Sur”. Doctoral Dissertation. College of Public Administration, University of the Philippines Diliman. May 1992. 
11. Moreno, Rodolfo C.  “Status and Impact of Micro-Enterprises in the Different Growth Centers of Ilcoos Sur”. Doctoral Dissertation. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, San Fernando City, LA Union. 2001.
12. Piscasio, Alfonso B. “Management Problems of Micro-Business Producers in Bulacan”. Doctoral Dissertation.  Institute of Graduate Studies Polytechnic University of the Philippines. September, 1991
13. Seguira, Fabian P. “Status of Small-Scale Enterprises in Tarlac City Based on Success Indicators”. Masteral Thesis. Tarlac State University. 2002. 
14. Tagay, Angelina A. “A research-based Small and Medium Enterprise(SME) Development Model”. Doctoral Dissertation. Divine Word College of Laoag, LAoag City. 2003. 
15. Torrente, Jose Ramon Luis P. “The development and operations of a banking institution and its social and economic contributions”. Doctoral Dissertation. Manuel L Quezon University School of Graduate Studies Manila.  1991.  
16. Torres, Rudelyn B. “Contribution of Selected Family Enterprises to the Development of Tagum City”. University of Southeastern Philippine- Obrero Davao City. April 2006. 
17. Torres, Nancy A. “The Status and Prospects of the Major Business Establishments in La Union”. Doctoral Dissertation.  University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.2005. 
18. Wen, Yun Yan. “An assessment of Chinese Entrepreneurial Competencies and Its contribution to the Economic Development of Pampanga”. Masteral Thesis. Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City. April 2001. 
19. Yecla, Louella P. “Social Responsibility profile of some companies along Cagayan-Iligan Corridor”. Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology. February 2003.

Journal/Documents 

1. Ahmad S., and Schroeder R.G., The impact of human resource management practices on operational performance: recognizing country and industry differences, Journal of Operations Management, 21: 19-43. 2003
2. Banker, R.D., Lee, S.Y., Potter, G., Srinivasan, D., An empirical analysis of continuing improvements following the implementation of a performance based compensation plan, Journalof Accounting and Economics, 30 (1): 315–350. 2001
3. Capaldo, Guido,Iandoli , Ponsiglione Cristina. Entrepreneurial competencies and training needs of small firms:A methodological approach 14th Annual IntEnt Conference University of Napoli Federico II (Italy), 4-7 July 2004
4. Cho, S., Woods, R. H., Jang, S., Erdem, M., Measuring the impact of human resource management practices on hospitality firms’ Performances, International Journal of HospitalityManagement. 2005
5. Collins C. J., and Clark K. D., Strategic human resource practices, top management commitment, team social networks and firm performance: the role of human resource practices in creating organizational competitive advantage, Academy of Management Journal, 46(6): 740-751. 2003
6. Delery, J. E, Doty, D. H. Modes of theorizing in strategic human resource management: tests of universalistic, contingency and configurational performance predictions, Academy of Management Journal, 39(4): 802-835. 1996
7. Paul, A. K., Anantharaman, R. N., Impact of people management practices on organizational performance: analysis of a causal model, International Journal of Human Resource Management, 14 (7): 1246-1266. 2003
8. Rodriguez, J. M., and Ventura J. Human resource management systems and organizational performance: an analysis of the Spanish manufacturing industry, International Journal of Human Resource Management, 14 (7): 1206-1226. 2003
9. Vlachos, Ilias P. The effects of human resource practices on firm growth, Int. Journal of Business Science and Applied Management, Volume 4, Issue 2, 2009.