The Concept on the Desired Qualities of an Executive Position in the Philippines among Senior Cas Students

Abstract

Here in the Philippines, we follow the Democratic-Republican System, wherein registered voters have the privilege to elect government leaders, from local to national. Candidates are divided by their vision, platforms, and character, which allows them to persuade voters' preferences. However, this does not translate into better leadership as corruption news linger the country for ages. Evaluating is indeed important in voting. This research paper aims to provide a phenomenological approach to the concept of the Desired Qualities of an Executive Position in the Philippines. Effective performance measurement is crucial for local governments to evaluate their performance and drive continuous improvement. Credentialism is the theory highlighted in this paper, which aims to elevate the qualifications of executive candidates. Having a higher educational degree emphasizes better opportunities for good governance. This review examines existing studies, frameworks, and practical implementations to reveal the advantages, challenges, and best practices associated with this study. The data obtained from 18 most relevant articles to “qualities of executive leaders”, “qualifications of candidates”, and “local government” or “municipalities”. The researchers interviewed 25 experienced voters regarding their personal preference for the executive position in the Philippines. All of respondents said that having at least a college degree or much better, masteral or doctorate is an advantage for running an executive position.