Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): The QUEST: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development
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Organizational Health Behavioral Index (OHBI): Basis for Strategic, Management, and Employee Engagement Planning for an Attached Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Philippines

  • Jian Carlo Rubio,
  • Mark-Jay Primo,
  • June Christian Lamson,
  • Ryan Rose Gutierrez,
  • Marilou Pascual
Jian Carlo Rubio
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Mark-Jay Primo
Department of Education, Philippines
June Christian Lamson
Land Bank of the Philippines
Ryan Rose Gutierrez
Toyota Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Marilou Pascual
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.60008/thequest.v4i2.259

Published 12/30/2025

Keywords

  • Employee Engagement,
  • Employee Persona,
  • Management,
  • Organizational Health Behavioral Index,
  • Organizational Culture

How to Cite

Rubio, J. C., Primo, M.-J., Lamson, J. C., Gutierrez, R. R., & Pascual, M. (2025). Organizational Health Behavioral Index (OHBI): Basis for Strategic, Management, and Employee Engagement Planning for an Attached Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Philippines. The QUEST: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.60008/thequest.v4i2.259

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Abstract

This study evaluated the organizational health of an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture in the Philippines by developing an Organizational Health Behavioral Index (OHBI). The study used a descriptive quantitative design supplemented by qualitative analysis to capture 52 randomly selected employees' perceptions of their workplace environment. Data were collected using a standardized OHBI survey derived from Jaafari et al. (2023), which included aspects such as awareness, appreciation, interpersonal interactions, engagement, internal communication, employee persona, organizational culture, and employee voice. For quantitative data, descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used, whilst qualitative replies were analyzed thematically. The study found that the organization excelled in awareness (x̄=3.56) and relations (x̄=3.36), while internal communication (x̄=3.26) and appreciation (x̄=3.15) were regarded as successful but needed improvement. Employee engagement (x̄=2.80) was identified as the most essential concern, requiring focused actions. Qualitative findings identified teamwork and camaraderie as organizational strengths, whereas unfavorable cultural pockets, limited career progression prospects, and workplace politics emerged as recurrent issues. The estimated OHBI score was 74.75, indicating a generally healthy organizational climate with opportunities for improvement. Based on these findings, the report suggests implementing strategic initiatives such as formal employee appreciation programs, improved internal communications, career development frameworks, transparent promotion processes, leadership development programs, and culture-building workshops. These ideas attempt to promote an organizational culture that is cohesive, appreciative, and engagement-driven, with a focus on employee well-being and professional development.

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