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CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

There have been emerging laws and changes…

Theoretical Framework

Figure 1 shows the…

Conceptual Framework

Figure 2 shows the conceptual framework of the study (Use Input-

Process-Output).

Statement of the Problem

The purpose of the study is to …. Specifically, this study will address the

following research questions:

1. What type of …

2.

Hypothesis

Input here the null hypothesis

Significance of the Study

This study, which focuses mainly on ….

The following may benefit from the study:

Faculty members may ….

Scope and Delimitations of the Study

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The study covers the …

The study was limited to the …

Definition of Terms

To facilitate better understanding, the following key terms were operationally

defined:

Audit is a systematic review/assessment of something.

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CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter presents the review of related literature on management

systems. Several foreign and local studies and literature were sought by the

researcher on …

<Theme 1>

Villar (2012) concluded that …

<Theme 2>

To ensure that…

In summary, <Summarize in 1 or 2 paragraphs the RRL>

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CHAPTER III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter describes the research method and design, population frame

and sample, description of respondents, instrumentation, data collection method

and procedure and statistical treatment of data to …..

Research Method/s and Design/s Used

Evaluation design, using unstructured interview, observation and focus

group techniques, were utilized in the study to …

Population Frame and Sampling Scheme

Permission to conduct the study was obtained….

Description of Respondents

Using the purposive sampling technique, the respondents were

determined with respect to…

Instruments of the Study

The main instrument used in this study was the questionnaire known as

the …., validated by… The Likert scale was utilized and shown below:

Rating Numerical Weight Verbal Interpretation

5 4.50 – 5.00
4 3.50 – 4.49
3 2.50 – 3.49
2 1.50 – 2.49
1 1.00 – 1.49
Data Gathering Procedures
Very important
Moderately important
Important
Of little importance
Not at all important
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The researcher secured permission…

Statistical Treatment of Data

The results of the questionnaire were grouped, tallied and interpreted.

Analysis of data included the descriptive and inferential analysis as to weighted

mean…

Weighted mean was used to determine the perception of the respondents

and to the benefits obtained and difficulties detected in in tegrating management

systems. Pagoso (1998) defined weighted mean by the formula:

Mean = ∑(XiFi) / N

where: Xi – weighted mean

N – total frequency
Fi – frequency
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CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents the results, analysis and interpretation of data.

The data gathered is represented in tabular and textual form with the aid of

statistical treatment for analysis and interpretation.

The data were examined, analyzed and organized based on the problems

stated in Chapter 1.

1. Theme 1

<Table then analysis then interpretation using the RRL and researcher’s

point of view.>
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CHAPTER V

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The study was conducted to determine the …

The descriptive method, particularly the correlational …

Summary of Findings

1. Theme 1

Input KEY findings in 1 or 2 paragraphs per theme.

Conclusions

Based on the findings from this study, below conclusions are drawn:

1. 1 paragraph per theme.

Recommendations

Based on the significant findings and conclusions on this study, the

researcher proposes the following recommendations:

1. Refer to significance of the study as to benefactors…

2.
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REFERENCES

A. Books

Baret, Scott (2013). Deloitte Governance, Risk and Compliance. Deloitte

Development LLC.

B. Periodicals

Anderson, Todd (2016). Head of Stryker. The Journey of Change – ERP

Implementation through Business Process Improvement. Process
Conference.

C. Theses/Dissertations

Alolayan, Salah (2014). An assessment of quality management system

indicators for ISO9001:2008 certified work organizations in Kuwait. Dublin
City University,Kuwait p.99.

D. On-line Sources

Alden, Bill Curtis John (2007). BPM and Organization Maturity.

www.bptrends.com.

www.merriam-webster.com
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APPENDIX A

LETTER OF REQUEST

Date

NAME
Company

Dear Sir:

The undersigned is a candidate for <Degree> and is currently enrolled in Rizal

Technological University located in Mandaluyong City. The proponent would

like to make a survey on the <Topic>. This is a requirement for the partial

fulfillment of my thesis entitled, “<Title>”. I wish to coordinate with …

I shall appreciate your favorable action regarding this request.

Respectfully yours,

Researcher

<Degree eg MBA> candidate

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APPENDIX B

DATA GATHERING INSTRUMENT

Survey Questionnaire on Integrated Management System

This survey questionnaire used and validated by … was used by the researcher.

Directions:
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INTERVIEW GUIDE

1. What are your considerations…

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CURRICULUM VITAE