Abstract: The study deals with risk management in Philippine private dental schools with the objective of developing a risk management model to address the need for change and improvement in school management. Academicians as well as the stakeholders make concerted effort to enhance growth and development of education for the benefit of the students and the community. The researcher assessed the succession planning, student enrollment and safety/ security school management areas through a researcher-made questionnaire. Data were synthesized using descriptive, interview, observation and documentary analysis of data provided by the respondents which consist of Administrative Officers and graduating dental students. Findings show that the succession planning process must be re-evaluated, properly established and the need to develop a strong talent pool. Employees do not prefer external hiring of leaders and be subjected to job rotations. Retention and attrition factors must be properly addressed to safeguard the welfare of the students as well as to ensure the sustainability of the school. Student enrolment and safety and security concerns were valued highly by the respondents. In addition, there is inadequate security measures in the dental schools. Implementing rules and regulation for strict compliance must be clearly defined if the objectives of the school are to be achieved. Administration must oversee good risk management practices in their system and stern observance of the rules and regulations.
Keywords: Risk, Assessment, Management, Succession Planning, Student Enrolment, Safety and Security, School Management.
Title: Managing Risks In Selected Philippine Dental Schools: Basis For Development Of A Risk Management Model
Author: Imelda C. Chua Bun Pho
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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