ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I thank all who in one way or another contributed in the completion of this
thesis.

Foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my Advisor, Armenio

C. Liban, Jr. Ph.D for the continuous support of my research, for his patience,
motivation, enthusiasm and immense knowledge. Besides my advisor, I would like
to thank the rest of my thesis committee: Dr. Teodora L. Baquiran, Vice President for
Research, Planning and Developmnt, Chairman of the Panel, Dr. Visitacion C. Rola,
Vice President for Academics, Dr. Tresita A. Caranguian, Dean School of Liberal Arts
and Teacher Education and Dr. Leandro L. Ermitanio, Dean of the School of Business
Administration as panel members for their encouragement, insightful comments
and hard questions.

My family, who inspired, encouraged and fully supported me morally and

spiritually.

The On above all of us, for answering my prayers and for giving me strength.
Thank you so much Dear Lord.