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The Sentro ng Pagbabago sa Komunidad (SPK) was known throughout the country as a Christian, faith-based non-government organization. It used the Activists for Social Alternatives (ASA) Methodology in its microfinance program. however, since the ASA discouraged the teaching of the Bible (ASA originated from a Muslim country - Bangladesh), SPK introduced reforms to the ASA method so it could carry out its own agenda. The case focuses on Management Processes, particularly in Systematizing and Standardizing. This case may be used for basic management courses. read more..
It was already 6 PM when the train stopped at Araneta-Cubao station where Maria got off. It was a short conversation that started on our way home as we headed towards the train. She said that she was not anymore enthusiastic with her work as an Executive Secretary. She was not even sure if she could keep holding on to her job until next year. She said that she felt pressured with her work and most of all, unhappy with the thought that her being a Secretary deprived her of opportunities to practice the course she finished. She was happy with her superior and this made her hesitant in applying for a position she liked to experience in the company.This case focuses.. read more..
Written in the Filipino language, this case focuses on Marketing Management - Determining Demand for a Microenterprise Product or Service. Here is an excerpt from the case: "Mani...mani..." ang karaniwang sigaw ng isang magmamani. Inadobo, minatamis, maanghang, maalat, hubad, o may balat, ito pa rin ang nag-iisa at masarap na mani. Tindero ng mani ang bida sa ating kuwento. Tatawagin natin siyang Mr. Adobi Peanuts. Mani, maliit na butil kung titingnan nguni't di natin alam ang ginhawang hatid nito sa ilan..." read more..
Simon was the Training and Research Supervisor of a bank prior to his transfer to a foundation, a subsidiary of the bank. In his new post, he handled the microfinance unit until management decided he should fill up the position of Training Officer (TO) of the foundation.This case focuses on Managing People (Recruiting). read more..
Written in the Filipino dialect, this case focuses on Managing Finances - Constructing Financial Statements of a Microenterprise. Here is an excerpt of this case: "Siya si Pacita Cayabyab, 35 anyos. Hiwalay sa asawa, may isang anak, ang trese anyos na si Joey. Mahirap ang buhay simula nang maghiwalay sila ni Nardo. Apat na buwan nang hindi umuuwi si Nardo. Mabuti na lamang at kapitbahay lang nila Pacing ang kanyang ama't ina kaya't kahit papaano ay naibibigay ng mga ito ang pang-araw-araw na pagkain at panggastos nilang mag-ina. Nguni't ayaw din naman ni Pacing na umasa na lang sa kanila habang buhay..." read more..
The Northern Luzon Women's League (NLWL) was a microfinance institution (MFI) based in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. Its vision was to be the leading MFI in Northern Luzon in terms of contribution to the government's thrust to reduce poverty in the countryside. Its mission, on the other hand, was to help its members uplift the quality of their lives by extending the non-collateralized loans for small livelihood projects, providing access to insurance and other development services, as well as training on values formation for their moral upliftment.This case focuses on Management Processes - Systematizing and Standardizing. read more..
The ARMFIT (Agricultural and Rural Microfinance Institution of Tuba), a small-to-medium sized micro-credit institution in Dili, Timor Lester, was the microfinance program of an American non-government organization (NGO), Lighthand's Foundation (LHF), also based in Timor Leste. Most of its staff were Timorese, while expatriates occupied the top management positions. As was done during the first Monday of each month, the MFIs managers met one warm and humid mid-April morning to determine the future of the institution.This case focuses on Managing Operations - Technologies Applied in Operations. read more..
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