Operation Management Practices of Core Gateway College Inc: Basis for Strategic Plan

This study determined the prolife Core Gateway College Inc. and their practices in operating their business in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Also, the study identified the business environment faced by resort owners during their operation including the strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The study was conducted during the School Year 2024-2025. The survey had 64 teachers in the Institution. Pre-testing was carried out at College of Research and Technology- San Jose City, with a Cronbach alpha score of 94.8% indicating that the instrument was trustworthy. The survey employed the descriptive technique of research, and the data was evaluated using statistical tools such as frequency count, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The business environment of CGCI got an overall mean of 3.96 verbally described as agree. In addition, the operation practices of the Institution got an overall mean of 3.51 which verbally described as “Agree”. Lastly, the study proposed a strategic development plan to address weaknesses and threats and maximize the Strengths and opportunity of the Institution based on the results of the study that serves as a basis for action plan.