Mentoring Practices and Their Influence on Productivity and Operability in Bacolor SMEs: Basis for Strategic Plan

( Vol-12,Issue-3,May - June 2026 )

Author(s): Nessa Dimalanta Brillantes

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Page No: 028-052
DOI: 10.22161/ijaems.123.4

Keywords:

Mentoring practices; Operational Efficiency; SME productivity; strategic planning

Abstract:

This study investigated the mentoring practices of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Villa de Bacolor, Pampanga, and assessed their impact on organizational productivity, operability, and employee attributes. Mentoring was recognized as a strategic tool for enhancing SME resilience and competitiveness; however, limited studies had explored its structured impact within this region. Using a descriptive-correlational design as outlined by Creswell (2019), data were collected from 678 respondents (315 mentors and 363 mentees) drawn from a population of 8,158 individuals. This approach facilitated an analysis of mentoring practices and their relationship with SME productivity outcomes. Findings revealed that mentoring practices, particularly structured modules, mentor expertise, and consistent mentoring frequency, significantly enhanced strategic planning, market efficiency, operational processes, and financial productivity. Weighted mean scores demonstrated high satisfaction with mentoring across these dimensions. However, challenges were noted in areas such as adaptability to rapidly changing market conditions and sustaining the long-term benefits of mentoring programs. These challenges underscored the need for more dynamic mentoring strategies and ongoing support mechanisms to address evolving SME needs. The study highlighted the importance of structured, expert-led, and relationship-focused mentoring for SMEs, recommending tailored modules, regular mentor training, and continuous evaluation to address existing gaps. A strategic mentoring framework was proposed to sustain productivity gains and promote SME growth. Overall, mentoring was affirmed as a critical factor in enhancing productivity, adaptability, and competitiveness, positioning it as an essential component for SME development and economic contributions in Bacolor, Pampanga.

Received: 03 Apr 2026; Received in revised form: 01 May 2026; Accepted: 04 May 2026; Available online: 08 May 2026

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