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CERTIFICATION

We certify that the thesis entitled: “PERCEPTION AND PREFERENCES OF

ESSU GUIUAN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT STUDENTS TOWARDS WORKING

IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY” submitted to the College of Hospitality Management of

Eastern Samar State University-Guiuan Campus is our own independent work and

has not been presented and submitted by the group to another university or faculty.

We furthermore cede copyright of this thesis in favor of Eastern Samar State

University.

We sign this with free act and deed on the 14th day of December.

Date: December 14, 2022

Place: COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Eastern Samar State University
Salug, Guiuan, Eastern Samar

(Sgd.) ANCEL M.
LAUZON
(Sgd.) CRISTEL C. CADAYONG
(Sgd.) ANNALIZA B.
DESOLOC
(Sgd.) BARTON A.
MAGSAYO
(Sgd.) ENGRACIA S.
DAGANIO
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PERCEPTION AND PREFERENCES OF ESSU GUIUAN HOSPITALITY

MANAGEMENT STUDENTS TOWARDS WORKING
IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY

An Undergraduate Thesis
Presented to the College of Hospitality Management
EASTERN SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY
Guiuan Campus
Guiuan, Eastern Samar

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree in

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

ANCEL M. LAUZON
CRISTEL C. CADAYONG
ANNALIZA B. DESOLOC
BARTON A. MAGSAYO
ENGRACIA S. DAGANIO
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DECEMBER 2022
APPROVAL SHEET

The thesis attached, entitled “PERCEPTION AND PREFERENCES OF

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT STUDENTS TOWARDS WORKING IN THE HOTEL

INDUSTRY” and submitted by ANCEL M. LAUZON, CRISTEL C. CADAYONG,

ANNALIZA DESOLOC, BARTON MAGSAYO and ENGRACIA DAGANIO in partial

fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT is hereby accepted.

JAZELLE DANE E.
ABALOYAN
Adviser
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Date Signed

CECILIA G. LAGRAMADA, PhD. TERESITA VILLA G. LACABA,

D. M.
Member, Review Committee Member, Review Committee
_____________________
_______________________
Date Signed Date Signed

RODRIGO C. LACAY JR.

Member, Review Committee
______________________________
Date Signed

JOEL O. PAGALA
Program Head, BSHM
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Date Signed

CECILIA G. LAGRAMADA, PhD.

Dean, College of Hospitality Management
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Date Signed

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Ancel M. Lauzon, 22 years of age, born on

November 23, 2000, is currently residing at

Barangay Sulangan, Guiuan, Eastern Samar. He

graduated his elementary education at Sulangan

Central Elementary School. He completed his

Junior High School at Sulangan National High

School and continued his Senior High School at Eastern Samar State University,

Guiuan Campus. He is now a fourth-year college student taking up Bachelor of

Science in Hospitality Management at Eastern Samar State University, Guiuan

Campus. He loves playing basketball.

Cristel C. Cadayong, 21 years of age, born on

March 13, 2001, is currently residing at Barangay

Camcueves, General Macarthur, Eastern Samar.

She graduated her elementary education at

General Macarthur Central Elementary School.

She completed her Junior and Senior High School

at General Macarthur National Agricultural School.

She is now a fourth-year college student taking up

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management at

Eastern Samar State University, Guiuan Campus.

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Annaliza B. Desoloc, 24 years of age, born on

February 22 1998, is currently residing at barangay 02

Gen.MacarArthur Eastern Samar. She graduated her

elementary education at Gen.MacArthur Central

Elementary School. She completed her Junior and

Senior High School at Gen.Mac.Arthur National Agricultural School. She is now a

fourth year college student taking up Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

at Eastern Samar State University, Guiuan Campus.

Barton A. Magsayo, 24 years of age, born on

June 23, 1998, is currently residing at Barangay

Sulangan, Guiuan, Eastern Samar. He graduated

his elementary education at Sulangan Elementary

School. He completed his Junior High School at

Sulangan National High School. He is now a

fourth-year college student taking up Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

at Eastern Samar State University, Guiuan Campus.

Engracia S. Daganio, 21 years of age, born on june 21

2001, is currently residing at barangay Tacla-on Salcedo,

Eastern Samar. She graduated her elementary education

at Tacla-on Elementary School. She completed her

Junior High School at Tagbacan National High School

and Senior High School at Salcedo Vocational High School. She is now a fourth year
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college student taking up Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management at Eastern

Samar State University, Guiuan Campus.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The making of this research output required a lot of effort and determination

to be able to provide a credible and reliable information. With this, the researchers

would like to extend their sincerest gratitude and appreciation to the following

personalities who made a significant and unforgettable mark in the making of this

research paper. Without them, this research paper would not be possible at all. Their

overwhelming support in the making of this research output has enabled the

researchers to make it this far.

First, the researchers would like to thank Ms. Jazelle Dane Abaloyan the

Research adviser, for her unceasing support and help to us. For all her corrections,

suggestions, and recommendations that made this research a success. For her

words of wisdom that taught us to fight for our struggles in this research. Also, for her

endless reminders of such thing to the point that the researchers will never forget.

To the Members of the Panel of Evaluators namely; Dr. Cecilia

Lagramada, Dr. Teresita Villa C. Lacaba and Mr. Rodrigo C. Lacay Jr. for the

great intellect which contributed a lot in the making of the research paper.

To the respondents, for giving time and thoughts by answering the main

source of the data, which is the survey questionnaires.

The researchers would also like to extend their gratitude to the parents and

guardians for their understanding, support, love, and care throughout the process of

this research; to their classmates, schoolmates, and friends, for their moral

support, simple but great help; and to those who were not mentioned but also made

their own contributions in this research paper.

And above all, the researchers would like to dedicate this humble piece of

work to the Almighty Father, Creator of Everything, for His blessings of wisdom,
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knowledge, health, fortitude, confidence, and hope which all contributed to the

fulfillment of this study.

The Researchers

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE
Page

CERTIFICATION i

TITLE PAGE
ii

APPROVAL SHEET iii

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH iv

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT vi

TABLE OF CONTENTS vii

LIST OF TABLES ix

LIST OF FIGURES x

ABSTRACT xi

CHAPTER

I INTRODUCTION 1

Objectives of the Study 4

Significance of the Study 5

Scope and the Delimitation of the Study 5

Definition of Terms 6

II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

8

Related Literatures 8
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Related Studies 12

Theoretical Framework 14

Conceptual Framework
15

Research Hypothesis
17

III METHODOLOGY
18
Research Design 18
Locale of the Study 18
Respondents of the Study 18
Sampling Design
19
Research Instrument
19
Data Gathering Procedure 19
Measurement of Variables 20
Analysis of Data 20

IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

22

V SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

29

Summary of Findings 29
Conclusion 30
Recommendation 31

VI REFERENCES 32
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APPENDICES

Appendix A Letter Request to Conduct

37

Appendix B Letter to the Respondents 38

Appendix C Questionnaire
39

Appendix D Editors Certification

42

Appendix E Statistician's Certification

43
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LIST OF TABLES

Table Title

Page

1.0. Perceptions of BSHM students towards working 21

in hotel industry in terms of Salary

1.1 Perceptions of BSHM students towards working. 22

in hotel industry in terms of Work Life Balance

1.2 Perceptions of BSHM students towards working 23

in hotel industry in terms of Job Opportunities

2.0 Preferences of BSHM students towards working 24

in hotel industry in terms of Salary

2.1 Preferences of BSHM students towards working 25

in hotel industry in terms of Work-Life Balance

2.2 Preferences of BSHM students towards working 26

in hotel industry in terms of Job Opportunities

3.0 Pearson’s Correlation between Perceptions and 28

Preferences of BSHM students towards
working in Hotel industry
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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Schematic Diagram of the perception and preferences

towards working in the Hotel Industry

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ABSTRACT

ANCEL M. LAUZON, CRISTEL C. CADAYONG, ANNALIZA DESOLOC, BARTON

MAGSAYO and ENGRACIA DAGANIO, “PERCEPTION AND PREFERENCES OF
ESSU GUIUAN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT STUDENTS TOWARDS WORKING
IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY” (Eastern Samar State University, Guiuan, Eastern
Samar, December 2022).

Adviser: JAZELLE DANE E. ABALOYAN

Eastern Samar Sate University
Guiuan, Eastern Samar

The main objective of the study was to examine the relationship between the

perception and preferences of the ESSU-Guiuan Hospitality Management students

towards working in the hotel Industry. A descriptive correlation research design was

employed in the study. It was conducted in Eastern Samar State University Guluan

Campus during the first semester, S.Y. 2021-2022. A survey questionnaire with two

(2) parts was the main tool in gathering for the data. Using the simple random

sampling, a total of 200 Hospitality Management students participated in the study.

Frequency counts, percentages, weighted mean was used in analyzing the data.

While Pearson's correlation was used in testing the hypothesis of the study.

From the results of the study, it was found out that there was no significant

relationship between the perception and preferences of Hospitality Management

students of ESSU-Guiuan towards working in the hotel industry.

Based on the findings of the study, the following were the recommendations:

1. Hotels may provide industrial trainees with good amount of learning opportunities

which will encourage them to join hotel jobs after they graduate.

2. It is recommended that during their training students may get the opportunity to

work in all the various departments of the hotel in order to realize the responsibility

ahead when working in the hotels in the future.

3. A similar study may be conducted to validate the findings of the present study.