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Trust in Management and Grit Among Employees in the Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Ryan I. Almadin MPA, Leo C. Naparota PhD
18 May 2026 · Vol. 2, Issue 5, pp. 263-272
DOI: 10.65150/EP-jmrr/V2E5/2026-05
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This study determined the level of trust in management and its relationship with the grit of employees in the Environmental Management Bureau IX of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources during calendar year 2025. It employed survey and descriptive-correlational research methods involving 113 regular and job order employees selected through complete enumeration.
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- 18 May 2026
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- Vol. 2, Issue 5, pp. 263-272
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- 3051-3588 (online) · 3051-357X (print)
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- CC BY 4.0 — free to read and reuse with attribution
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- Double-blind, at least two independent reviewers
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- EP Journals Group
Abstract
This study determined the level of trust in management and its relationship with the grit of employees in the Environmental Management Bureau IX of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources during calendar year 2025. It employed survey and descriptive-correlational research methods involving 113 regular and job order employees selected through complete enumeration. Data were gathered using structured questionnaire checklists on trust in management and grit. The data were analyzed using weighted mean, standard deviation, and Spearman Rank-Order Correlation Coefficient with JAMOVI as the statistical software. Findings revealed that the perceived level of trust in management was very high, particularly in terms of competency and management integrity, while working relationship was rated high. The perceived level of grit was also very high, with consistency obtaining a higher rating than persistence. The test of relationship showed a large/high positive and significant correlation between trust in management and grit (rho = 0.521, p < 0.01). The findings imply that employees who report stronger trust in management are more likely to demonstrate perseverance, diligence, and consistency in pursuing work-related goals. It is recommended that the Environmental Management Bureau, through the Human Resource Management Office, use the findings as input for training and development programs that strengthen relational trust, managerial support, and employee grit.
Keywords: Trust in management, grit, Philippines
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Ryan I. Almadin MPA, & Leo C. Naparota PhD (2026). Trust in Management and Grit Among Employees in the Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Journal of Management Research and Review, 2(5), 263-272. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jmrr/V2E5/2026-05
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}Questions about this article
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Ryan I. Almadin MPA, Leo C. Naparota PhD.
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In Journal of Management Research and Review, Volume 2, Issue 5, pages 263-272, published by EP Journals Group on 18 May 2026.
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10.65150/EP-jmrr/V2E5/2026-05 (https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jmrr/V2E5/2026-05).
How do I cite this article?
APA: Ryan I. Almadin MPA, & Leo C. Naparota PhD (2026). Trust in Management and Grit Among Employees in the Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Journal of Management Research and Review, 2(5), 263-272. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jmrr/V2E5/2026-05
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