Awareness of Hospital Employees on Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM): Input for a Capacity Development Program

• Author(s): Wilhelm Chester P. Ta?edo; Rogelio D. Mercado, DBA
• Paper ID: 1716128
• Page: 768-774
• Published Date: 09-04-2026
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 10 April-2026
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I10-1716128

Abstract

As an initial foundation for a capacity development program, this study evaluated hospital staff members' knowledge of the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM). It utilized a descriptive-correlational design with 100 Department of Health employees chosen by proportional stratified random sampling from a Level II general hospital in Eastern Pangasinan. The data analysis employed Spearman rank-order correlation and weighted mean. The results showed a high degree of awareness regarding importance, with a weighted mean of 4.42, and benefits, with a weighted mean of 4.34, which were both interpreted as "Always." The importance of PRIME-HRM in strategic decision-making, enhanced customer service, employee satisfaction, and organizational transformation was widely acknowledged by respondents. Recognition of best practices, meritocracy, and training incentives were among the lower-rated indicators, indicating that these aspects were not as visible. It showed a high level of awareness of PRIME-HRM, emphasizing its role in efficient human resource management and public service. To improve awareness and implementation even more, a capacity development program is advised.

Keywords

Awareness, Excellence, Hospital, Human Resource, Meritocracy

Citations

IRE Journals:
Wilhelm Chester P. Ta?edo, Rogelio D. Mercado, DBA "Awareness of Hospital Employees on Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM): Input for a Capacity Development Program" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 10 2026 Page 768-774 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I10-1716128

IEEE:
Wilhelm Chester P. Ta?edo, Rogelio D. Mercado, DBA "Awareness of Hospital Employees on Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM): Input for a Capacity Development Program" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 9, no. 10, Apr. 2026, doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I10-1716128

APA:
Wilhelm Chester P. Ta?edo, Rogelio D. Mercado, DBA (2026). Awareness of Hospital Employees on Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM): Input for a Capacity Development Program. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(10). doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I10-1716128

MLA:
Wilhelm Chester P. Ta?edo, Rogelio D. Mercado, DBA "Awareness of Hospital Employees on Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM): Input for a Capacity Development Program" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 9, no. 10, Apr. 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I10-1716128

BibTeX

@article{1716128,
author = {Wilhelm Chester P. Ta?edo, Rogelio D. Mercado, DBA},
title = {Awareness of Hospital Employees on Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM): Input for a Capacity Development Program},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {10},
pages = {768-774},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1716128.pdf},
abstract = {As an initial foundation for a capacity development program, this study evaluated hospital staff members' knowledge of the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM). It utilized a descriptive-correlational design with 100 Department of Health employees chosen by proportional stratified random sampling from a Level II general hospital in Eastern Pangasinan. The data analysis employed Spearman rank-order correlation and weighted mean. The results showed a high degree of awareness regarding importance, with a weighted mean of 4.42, and benefits, with a weighted mean of 4.34, which were both interpreted as "Always." The importance of PRIME-HRM in strategic decision-making, enhanced customer service, employee satisfaction, and organizational transformation was widely acknowledged by respondents. Recognition of best practices, meritocracy, and training incentives were among the lower-rated indicators, indicating that these aspects were not as visible. It showed a high level of awareness of PRIME-HRM, emphasizing its role in efficient human resource management and public service. To improve awareness and implementation even more, a capacity development program is advised.},
keywords = {Awareness, Excellence, Hospital, Human Resource, Meritocracy},
month = {April}
}