Thesis (Master in Management) -- University of the Philippines Mindanao, May 2017

The purpose of this strategic plan is to study the internal and external factors affecting the success of Pilipinhon Multipurpose Cooperative (PilMPC). The focus of the discussion is on the two major products or services of the cooperative, namely: lending services and land acquisition and distribution (LAD) services. Specifically, this plan is conducted to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the organization, propose strategies and design implementing programs and control systems to better the performance of PilMPC. This paper is utilized the comprehensive and widely accepted strategic management model of Fred David (see Figure 1). The Fred David?s strategic model reflects the three stages of strategic management process which are: strategy formulation, strategy implementation and strategy evaluation (David, 2001). This study is conducted at IFI Cathedral of the Risen Lord Compound, F. Torres St., Davao City. The collection and analysis of data was conducted for the period of eight weeks. On the other hand, the main method of data collection used in this research was Key Informant (KI) Interviews of the general manager and employees of PilMPC. The data obtained from the cooperative are the manual of operation, cooperative policies, transcripts of the annual general assembly from 2012-2016 and financial and data from the organization?s audited financial statement for the year 2012-2016. PilMPC is a relatively small organization with 10 employees. Its Human Resource personnel is new, thus the staffing concerns of the cooperative is now on the process of alignment. The membership of this cooperative is now on the process of alignment. The membership of this cooperative is open to individuals age 18 years old and above; men and women who has the capacity to save. For the past five years, PilMPC has been performing and operating well. The assets of PilMPC are on increasing trend from 2012 to 2016 by an average of 43.24%. On the other hand, the total liabilities of the cooperative were also increasing trend but not s big compared to the increase in assets. The average increase in liabilities from 2012 to 2016 is 38% or 1.75M per annum. PilMPC has encountered two significant events in 2016 that may have affected its operation; these are: low earning opportunities and low patronage of members to the businesses of the cooperative. There are eight proposed strategies based on the analysis of internal and external environment of the cooperative. However, this plan will only focus on three strategic options that are more viable in terms of financial cost. These strategic options are: Strategy Option 1: Intensify Capital Build up generation program will be prioritized and be complemented by Strategy Option 2 ? Institutionalize education program and efficiency that will be enhanced using Strategy Option 3 ? Development of data management system to be used the staff in order for the cooperative to better its performance.