BUILDING A CULTURE OF RESEARCH IN A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION

Abstract

The study explores the development of a Context Based Forecasting (CBF) model as a management tool for situating and predicting scenarios for research institutions. An HEI in Bukidnon was used to test this model. Findings showed that the developed model was effective in situating and predicting the identified scenarios. Using the CBF model, the HEI research unit was able to: (a) determine the requirements/criteria for quality research taking into considering leadership role (Political Factor) and the culture of research and innovation (Social Factor); (b) situate the present scenario and predict future scenario; (c) realize the need for more time, effort and in developing research for international publication and citation. The study recommends that research institutions may utilize the CBF model for situating and predicting scenarios. Careful consideration may be placed in the setting of time duration of strategic plans to be more realistic. HEIs may harness the Social and Political factors identified in this study to focus on important task of producing quality research for international publication and citation.