The Problem and Its Background

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CHAPTER 1

The Problem and Its Background

Introduction

A leader has a vision. Leaders see a problem that needs to be

fixed or a goal that needs to be achieved. It may be something that no

one else sees or simply something that no one else wants to tackle.

Whatever it is, it is the focus of the leader's attention and they

attack it with a single-minded determination. The researchers choose

this topic to add some information to everyone in terms of leadership

especially marine leadership.

This proposed study will encourage the audience to be a better

marine leader. This topic will tackle about the effectiveness of a

marine leader, the skills to be a better leader, and a traits of a

marine leader. Leaders dream dreams. They refuse to let anyone or

anything get in the way of achieving those dreams. They are realistic,

but unrelenting. They are polite, but insistent. The constantly and

consistently drive forward toward their goal. You can be a leader. You

will be - when it matters enough to you.

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Significance of the Study

The results of this study will be beneficial to the following:

To College Students. College students will be inform on the

right leadership especially the future seamen/sea women. They

will be beneficial in terms of the importance of this topic, the

purpose and its significance.

To Marine Leaders: This topic will help you to enhance and be an

effective leader to a higher level.

To the Professors: The professors will have a determination to pursue their college

students to be a better leader. The professors will explain to their students the

significance of an effective leader to enlighten their students.

To the future Researchers: This study will serve as a guide and tool in

conducting of their similar study.

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Statement of the Problem

This will be the guide of the researchers to their conducted

study.

Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions:

1. What is the importance of a marine leadership?

2. What should be traits or characteristics of an effective marine

leader?

3. How a marine leadership does affect their work or job?

4. How should an employee’s treat their marine leaders?

5. What is the role of a marine leader?

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6. What is the difference between leader and a boss?

7. Is it right to neglect the command of a marine leader?

8. How does a marine leader help to have a work accomplish?

9. Does a marine leader is important?

10. What should be the skills of a marine leader?

Scope and Limitation

The researchers conducted this study to enlighten among students,

leaders, professors and even the future researchers about the

leadership especially in maritime industry. The college students will

benefits this study because it will help them to become a good leader

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especially seamen or sea women. Leaders will pursue themselves to

level up their leadership in specific job or area. Professors will be

the instrument for college students to be a better leader.

A researcher has chosen this topic to engage everyone to become an

effective leader or a marine leader to have a job well done.

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Definition of Terms

Agreeableness - is considered to be a superordinate trait, meaning that it is a grouping of personality sub-traits that cluster together statistically

Chain of Command - is a hierarchy of authority where those at the top of the organization direct and control the activities of the organizational members below them.

Conscientiousness - is the personality trait of being thorough, careful, or vigilant.

Decisiveness - able to make choices quickly and confidently. : causingsomething to end in a particular way : determining what the result of something will be

Half-heartedly - without enthusiasm or energy

Nurtured - care for and encourage the growth or development of.

Resolute - admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Risk-taker - a person who takes risks

Self-evaluation - another term for self-assessment

Subordinates - a person under the authority or control of another within an organization.

Surgency - is a trait aspect of emotional reactivity in which a persontends towards high levels of positive affect.

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Chapter 2

Review of Related Literature

This chapter exhibits the related literature review that would

aid the researchers to proceed in accordance with the present study.

According to

http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/usmc/leadership_traits.html, the

14 leadership traits are qualities of thought and action which, if

demonstrated in daily activities, help Marines earn the respect,

confidence, and loyal cooperation of other Marines. It is extremely

important that you understand the meaning of each leadership trait and

how to develop it, so you know what goals to set as you work to become

a good leader and a good follower.

An important characteristic of leadership is using human talents to

grow performance, trust and integrity in employees and the

organization (Daft, 2005). One’s personality plays a major role in

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the way they lead. Personality is a combination of traits

(distinguishing personal characteristics) that classifies an

individual’s behavior. Personality affects conduct as well as insight

and attitudes. Knowing personalities helps explain and forecast

others’ behavior and job performance (Lussier & Achua, 2004). The Big

Five Model of Personality assesses whether a person is stronger in

surgency, agreeableness, adjustment, conscientiousness, or openness to

experience.

First is Justice, it is defined as the practice of being fair and

consistent. A just person gives consideration to each side of a

situation and bases rewards or punishments on merit. Be honest with

yourself about why you make a particular decision. Avoid favoritism.

Try to be fair at all times and treat all things and people in an

equal manner. Next is Judgment, it is your ability to think about

things clearly, calmly, and in an orderly fashion so that you can make

good decisions. You can improve your judgment if you avoid making rash

decisions. Approach problems with a common sense attitude.

Dependability means that you can be relied upon to perform your duties

properly. It means that you can be trusted to complete a job. It is

the willing and voluntary support of the policies and orders of the

chain of command. Dependability also means consistently putting forth

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your best effort in an attempt to achieve the highest standards of

performance. You can increase your dependability by forming the habit

of being where you're supposed to be on time, by not making excuses

and by carrying out every task to the best of your ability regardless

of whether you like it or agree with it. Initiative is taking action

even though you haven't been given orders. It means meeting new and

unexpected situations with prompt action. It includes using

resourcefulness to get something done without the normal material or

methods being available to yourself. To improve your initiative, work

on staying mentally and physically alert. Be aware of things that need

to be done and then to do them without having to be told. Decisiveness

means that you are able to make good decisions without delay. Get all

the facts and weight them against each other. By acting calmly and

quickly, you should arrive at a sound decision. You announce your

decisions in a clear, firm, professional manner. Practice being

positive in your actions instead of acting half-heartedly or changing

your mind on an issue. Tact means that you can deal with people in a

manner that will maintain good relations and avoid problems. It means

that you are polite, calm, and firm. Begin to develop your tact by

trying to be courteous and cheerful at all times. Treat others as you

would like to be treated. Integrity means that you are honest and

truthful in what you say or do. You put honesty, sense of duty, and

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sound moral principles above all else. Be absolutely honest and

truthful at all times. Stand up for what you believe to be right.

Enthusiasm is defined as a sincere interest and exuberance in the

performance of your duties. If you are enthusiastic, you are

optimistic, cheerful, and willing to accept the challenges.

Understanding and belief in your mission will add to your enthusiasm

for your job. Try to understand why even uninteresting jobs must be

done. Bearing is the way you conduct and carry you. Your manner should

reflect alertness, competence, confidence, and control. To develop

bearing, you should hold yourself to the highest standards of personal

conduct. Never be content with meeting only the minimum requirements.

Unselfishness means that you avoid making yourself comfortable at the

expense of others. Be considerate of others. Give credit to those who

deserve it. Avoid using your position or rank for personal gain,

safety, or pleasure at the expensive of others. Be considerate of

others. Courage is what allows you to remain calm while recognizing

fear. Moral courage means having the inner strength to stand up for

what is right and to accept blame when something is your fault.

Physical courage means that you can continue to function effectively

when there is physical danger present. You can begin to control fear

by practicing self-discipline and calmness. If you fear doing certain

things required in your daily life, force yourself to do them until

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you can control your reaction. Knowledge is the understanding of a

science or art. Knowledge means that you have acquired information and

that you understand people. Your knowledge should be broad, and in

addition to knowing your job, you should know your unit's policies and

keep up with current events. Increase your knowledge by remaining

alert. Listen, observe, and find out about things you don't

understand. Study field manuals and other military literature. Loyalty

means that you are devoted to your country, the Corps, and to your

seniors, peers, and subordinates. The motto of our Corps is Semper

Fidelis!, (Always Faithful). You owe unwavering loyalty up and down

the chain of command, to seniors, subordinates, and peers. To improve

your loyalty you should show your loyalty by never discussing the

problems of the Marine Corps or your unit with outsiders. Never talk

about seniors unfavorably in front of your subordinates. Once a

decision is made and the order is given to execute it, carry out that

order willingly as if it were your own. Endurance is the mental and

physical stamina that is measured by your ability to withstand pain,

fatigue, stress, and hardship. For example, enduring pain during a

conditioning march in order to improve stamina is crucial in the

development of leadership. Develop your endurance by engaging in

physical training that will strengthen your body. Finish every task to

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the best of your ability by forcing yourself to continue when you are

physically tired and your mind is sluggish

An effective leader attempts to bring about great changes. These

changes are not without risks. Facing changes and challenges, as we

get older is a part of life. How we deal with changes and challenges

reflects on who we are and how we will grow as a leader.

A strong leader is very creative. They will try new approaches even

if it presents possible failure. Effective leaders recognize that

failure is only temporary and that this setback gives a clearer

understanding of what not to do in the future. The overall attitude

of a risk-taking leader is that, “You ultimately fail when you don’t

give it a try!”

Helen Keller was born in 1882. She became ill as a young child and

was struck blind, deaf and mute. In 1887, Keller had a teacher named

Anne Sullivan who helped her make tremendous progress in her ability

to communicate. As she grew up under Sullivan’s coaching she went on

to college, graduating in 1904. One of Keller’s famous quotes showed

her as a risk-taker. She said, “Life is either a daring adventure or

nothing at all.”

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An Effective Leader has Self-control, Strong leaders know that their

ability to stay calm, even in the worst of conflicts, is a character

trait that must be nurtured and grown. The effective leader’s mantra

is, “When you lose your temper, you lose.” Stephen Covey pointed out

that there is a well-defined character of those who express self-

control. He said, “You have to decide what your highest priorities

are and have the courage – pleasantly, smilingly, non-apologetically –

to say ‘no’ to other things. And the way to do that is by having a

bigger ‘yes’ burning inside. The enemy of the ‘best’ is often the

‘good.” Self-control will determine what is most important.

An Effective Leader is a Caring Individual, Strong leadership can

never take place if those we lead think we do not care. Leaders

should show a caring attitude about the mission of their organization

however; their concern for each individual team member must take

priority over everything else.

When a leader cares about those they lead they show behavior that is

consistently acknowledging others. A leader who cares is also one who

maintains eye contact during a conversation. This type of leader asks

many questions and listens more than they talk. A caring leader

desires the feedback and opinions of those they lead.

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Due to the caring nature of this type of leader they regularly

compliment people in public and private settings. This type of leader

also expresses genuine interest in the lives of those they lead.

An Effective Leader is Modest, Self-evaluation is a strong

characteristic of an effective leader. A good leader does not have a

problem in being evaluated or receiving criticism. No one enjoys

being corrected but an effective leader sees it for what it is: an

opportunity for personal growth.

An Effective Leader is Resolute, a strong leader must make wise

decisions. They must also be willing to listen to wise counsel. A

strong leader is determined and admirably purposeful. There is a

strong character of unwavering determination.

The word resolute describes a characteristic of firmness and

determination. This type of person is clear especially in purpose and

belief. A resolute leader can also be characterized by quickness.

An Effective Leader is Motivational, a motivational leader enjoys

their task. They are optimistic about their purpose. Change requires

taking risks, personal growth and challenges. A motivational leader

does not back down from a challenge but is willing to lead the way as

an inspirational leader.

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An Effective Leader is a Clear Communicator, it is important to

understand that communication is not solely conversation. A good

communicator aims to make sure that their message is understood. The

skill of communication is grown upon the skill of listening.

Listening is as important as talking and an effective leader listens

more than they talk.

An Effective Leader is a Visionary, a leader must be a dreamer. A

productive leader is someone who can see into the future. The

challenge for every visionary leader is not to get so far ahead of the

team in what they see that they leave them behind, lost, wandering

about the future direction. A visionary is a dreamer but they are

also a strong communicator of their dream. Effective leadership has

certain, basic, visionary, characteristics. The aim of a strong leader

is to translate their “vision” into reality. An Effective Leader has a

Sense of Humor, good leaders take their work seriously however, they

do not mind laughing at themselves. A healthy leader does not have a

problem in finding humor in their mistakes or blunders. A productive

leader knows that laughter is good for the soul. A humorous person

can lead a team even through the most challenging times. Dwight D.

Eisenhower said, “A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership,

of getting along with people, of getting things done.” William Arthur

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Ward put it this way, “A well-developed sense of humor is the pole

that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.” An

Effective Leader is Ethical, a strong leader has a strong moral base.

There is no question about their character. What you see is what you

get. There is nothing more defeatist than a dishonest or lying

leader. A strong leader has strong convictions. Ethical living and

leadership will take courage and conviction. It means doing the right

thing, even when the right thing isn’t popular or easy to accomplish.

When a leader makes decisions based on core values, then it makes a

clear statement that they cannot be bought. The effective ethical

leader leads by example. An Effective Leader is Dedicated to the

“Cause”, being an effective leader is not easy but it is necessary for

the success of any organization or team. Dedication is key. Being

able to convey commitment to a clear purpose and cause is essential.

The strong leader will communicate the “cause” as often as possible.

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Chapter 3

Research Methodology

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This chapter presents the methods and techniques of the

study, the population and sample, the research instruments, the

collection and gathering of data, and the statistical treatment

of the data.

3.1 Research Design

This study is basically descriptive research work.

Descriptive research deals with the description, recording,

analysis and interpretation of the phenomena that already exists.

The study employed that co-relational type of descriptive

research method. This method is designed to determine that extent

to which the different variables are related to each other. This

method is appropriate to determine the relationship between the

independent variables and the dependent variables of the study.

The data were presented and the discussed using the descriptive

and inferential analysis technique.

3.2 Respondents

This study involves random college students taking any

course at the Philippine Maritime Institute (PMI) Colleges-

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Quezon City Campus. In particular, the subjects of the study are

the random students in the following sections of the BSMar-E,

BSMT and BSCA.

3.3 Instrumentation

The instrument used in this study covers research

questionnaires, interview, library and internet research, and

cameras to gather information about this topic.

A survey questionnaire was made to gather some opinions of

different college students.

Interview is intended to gather specific information about

this topic from interviewee. Cameras was used co captured its

setting.

Researchers also used a library and internet to gather some

information.

3.4 Data Gathering Procedure

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The researchers were able to gather information through

survey questionnaires given to random students of PMI Colleges.

It was conducted at PMI Colleges-Quezon City. After that,

researchers have an analysis through the results of their survey.

The researchers also used internet and library to attain accurate

results. Researchers also interview a one interviewee to add

information through interviewee’s opinion and answers.

3.5 Statistical Treatment

The researchers utilized the ranking and percentage to

promote, analyse, and interpret data. The researchers used

ranking to resolve the kinship position of scores arranged from

highest to lowest.

In percentage, the results were obtained by dividing the

frequency to the total number of respondents and multiply it by

hundred.

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Below, the formula is given

P=f/Nx100

Where:

P - Percentage

F - Frequency

N - Total number of respondents

Chapter 4

Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation

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In this chapter, the data gathered from random college students

in relation to the research objectives. This chapter discusses the

result based on the conducted survey questionnaire responded by 50

participants

Additionally, this chapter displays the presentation, analysis and

interpretation of the needed data to have accurate information about

the proposed topic.

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents’ Answers

about Survey Questions.

This table presents the frequency and percentage of random college

students’ answers in the survey questionnaire about the topic “Marine

Leadership”

Table 4.1

1. What are the responsibilities of a marine leader/s?

F P or %

To ensure the safety of the workers 14 28%

Manipulating the proper handling of the ship. 10 20%

Leading their people properly.26 52%

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N or Total Respondents: 50

100%

Based on the table 4.1 presented, 14 or 28% of the respondents

said that the responsibility of a marine leader is to lead his/her

workers a safety work while 10 or 20% of the respondents answer the

manipulating of a ship and 52% or 26 out of 50 respondents said that a

marine leader should take responsibility of his/her follower to the

right and proper work or job.

Table 4.2

2. What should be the characteristics of a good marine leader?

F P

or %

Risk- taker

18 36%

Has a sense of humor

21 42%

Enthusiasm

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11 22%

N or Total

Respondents: 50

100%

Based on the table, 18 or 36% of the respondents said that the

good characteristic of a good marine leader should be a risk taker,

while mostly or 42% of the respondents said that a good marine leader

has a sense of humor, and 22% or 11 respondents said that a good

marine leader should be optimistic or enthusiastic leader.

Chapter 5

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Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations

This chapter is consists the summary, conclusions, and

recommendations the researcher came up through examinations,

interpretation, and analysis of the gathered data essential for this

study

Summary

The general purpose of this proposed study is to determine the

marine leadership of the future seamen in the college students of

Philippine Maritime Institute Colleges of Quezon City Campus.

Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions:

1. What are the responsibilities of a marine leader/s?

2. What should be the characteristics of a good marine leader?

From the analyses of data and the results obtained, the findings were

summarized as follows:

1. Based on the survey that the researchers’ conducted, mostly of

the respondents said that a responsibility of a marine leader

should lead his follower in the proper way of handling,

instructions, safety, and etc.

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2. While on the second questionnaire of the survey, most of

respondents choose to have a marine leader that has a sense of

humor, it come up with the percentage of 46%. Good marine

leaders take their work seriously however, they do not mind

laughing at themselves.

Conclusions

This section of the study consists of the examination of the

outcomes according to the researchers’ findings:

The researcher has arrived at the following conclusions:

1. Therefore the researchers conclude that a marine leader should be

responsible in so many terms. An effective marine leader should

have a better skills and traits to gain also an effective outcome

in their work.

2. In the table 4.1, the researchers come up with the conclusion

that a marine leader should lead his/her worker in proper work.

And based on table 4.2, a marine leaders should have a

characteristics like a sense of humor in order to have better

results in their work.

3. In chapter 2, the researchers found that a marine leaders should

also avoid favoritism in his/her duty. Marine leaders should be

fair at all times and treat all things and people in an equal

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manner .Personality affects conduct as well as insight and

attitudes.

Recommendations

From the conclusions made, the researchers recommend the

following:

1. Professors should explain to their students the importance of

a leadership especially for a seamen they need that. Marine

leaderships should be train at school.

2. Likewise at number 1, parents should be first who train their

son/daughter to be a good leader in the future.

3. To be an effective marine leader, you should have a traits and

characteristics of a good marine leader to your follower.

4. Avoid favoritism. A good marine leader should be honest with

yourself about why you make a particular decision.

5. A marine leader should approach problems with a common sense

attitude. Dependability means that you can be relied upon to

perform your duties properly.

6. Be a leader NOT a boss.

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