Management Practices of Entrepreneurs Under One-Town One Product Projects in Camarines Norte

This study aimed to obtain data regarding the management practices of One-Town-One-Product entrepreneurs in Camarines Norte. The study used the descriptive-correlational method and survey questionnaire in data gathering with 70 respondents. Frequency distribution, percentage ranking, weighted mean, and Somer’s d were utilized. The findings are as follows: 1) Most respondents were 25 to 34 and 45 to 54 years old, female, married, college graduates, attended one to three seminars/trainings, and have one to three organization memberships; 2) OTOP entrepreneurs implemented management practices; 3) There is no significant relationship between age profile of respondents and management practices along planning, directing, and controlling, but has a weak negative relationship in organizing practices. There is also no significant relationship between sex and civil status profile and the variables. Educational attainment has a moderate positive relationship with planning, organizing, and controlling but has a weak positive relationship with directing. The number of business-related seminars attended has a weak positive relationship with planning, organizing, and controlling but has a moderate positive relationship with directing. The number of memberships to organizations has no significant relationship with planning, directing, and controlling but has a strong positive relationship with organizing; 4) The problem encountered was the price increase of raw materials; and 5) The proposed business model was designed to improve the management practices of OTOP entrepreneurs in Camarines Norte. The entrepreneurs may adapt the business model by applying the Gerrynism Philosophy which includes formulating, arranging, leading, and monitoring the management process.