The Innovative Culture in a Philippine Countryside State University

Abstract

This study assessed the Innovative Culture (IC) in a Philippine countryside state university. It determined respondents’ Academic Rank and the IC index for academic units across IC building blocks: Values, Behaviors, Processes, Climate, Resources, and Success. Employing a descriptive-correlational method, data revealed a “High” IC index across all factors. Correlations between IC index and employee rank, rank and behavior, rank and resources, rank and climate, and rank and success showed a significant correlation. However, rank’s correlation with values and processes resulted to no significance. The high IC within the university’s units indicates that organizational thinking aligns with institutional goals. It is recommended that Philippine State Universities should invest in activities and programs to sustain or enhance the faculty and employees’ Innovative Culture. This study serves as a valuable insight for educational institutions aiming to foster innovative cultures, as it underscores the significance of aligning culture with institutional goals and provides a roadmap for achieving this alignment.