DLSU Management and Organization Department

ATTN: MBA & DBA Students

We have created a Google Form to systematically collect and document all unresolved ARCHERSHUB issues for Term 2 and Term 3, AY 2025–2026. As we are now in the second week of classes, this initiative is intended to ensure that every outstanding concern is properly logged and resolved without further delay. If you have an unresolved enrollment issue, please accomplish the form on or before May 20. Thank you!

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The Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business
Department of Management and Organization

invites the academic community to a

Dissertation Proposal Defense

“Investigating AI's Transformation of Entrepreneurial Opportunity Identification: A Critical Realist Approach”

by

Engr. Jason Paz

May 15, 2026 (Friday), 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92437021577?pwd=wOtp2x20awo1dzuyd5UfN1kcczuIEo.1
Meeting ID: 924 3702 1577
Passcode: 574183

Dr. Maria Victoria Tibon (panel chair)
Dr. Patrick Adriel Aure, Dr. Shieradel Jimenez, Dr. Thomas James Tiam-Lee (panel members)
Dr. Jelica Enriquez (external panel member)
Dr. Benito Teehankee (adviser)

ABSTRACT

This proposal investigates the transformation of entrepreneurial opportunity identification, conceptually redefined here as opportunity actualization, driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Historically, aspiring and established entrepreneurs have struggled to realize opportunities due to inherent cognitive limits, restricted networks, and bounded rationality, which create severe structural bottlenecks. This highly constrained process is fundamentally disrupted when AI acts as an interactive cognitive partner. Grounded in a Critical Realist ontology, this qualitative study examines the individual entrepreneur's cognition to answer: Through what mechanisms does human-AI collaboration reconfigure entrepreneurial capabilities, and how does this create the structural potential to actualize previously inaccessible opportunities? Employing a multiple-case study design and critical incident interviews, this research uncovers the hidden causal powers driving this phenomenon. The study proposes that human-AI interaction activates three mechanisms: algorithmic alertness, AI-enabled bricolage, and data-driven validation. These forces shatter previous cognitive barriers, conceptualizing AI as a powerful enabler of opportunity actualization.

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: DLSU MBA WCE Examinees (T3, AY 25-26)!

Join us for the MBA Written Comprehensive Exam (WCE) Orientation, where we'll walk you through the exam coverage, format, and procedures. Our examiners will be present to address your questions directly.

🗓️ Meeting Details:
🔗 Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98827947280?pwd=m5P8omQ4IbZQnZ9axX1rGj2LXbJcbi.1
📌 Meeting ID: 988 2794 7280
🔑 Passcode: 868874

Please confirm your attendance by May 13 at [email protected]

And here's something exciting to look forward to—right after the orientation, our partners from UNIQLO will share details about their 2026 Winter Internship Program in Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵✨. Don't miss this opportunity!

Full details will be provided upon confirmation or by May 13.

See you there! 🎓

[Invitation from the RVRCOB Department of Management and Organization]

Join us for the DLSU MBA Insights Masterclass “The AI-Augmented Organization: Balancing Automation with Human-Centric Leadership”

April 30, Thursday
4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. via Zoom

In this masterclass, we will explore the AI-Augmented Organization and examine the framework to balance rapid technological adoption with human-centric leadership. We will look at how AI commoditizes technical output, making human traits like empathy, ethical judgment, and adaptability the new premium skills.

Attendees will learn to audit team capabilities, foster psychological safety, and shift performance metrics from effort to augmented impact, equipping them to lead resilient, innovative teams in an AI-driven business landscape.

Featured Speaker:

Dr. Armando Aguado is Business Capability Lead for Asia Pacific at Telstra, Australia's largest telecommunications company, and a faculty member at De La Salle University and Mapúa University. He has collaborated with leaders in technology consulting, FMCG, consumer electronics, and aviation to drive organizational transformation and unlock human potential.

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This is open to all, but slots are limited. Register for free here https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ydPB5p1HTWqPPKWeaOOuUA

Whether you are exploring an MBA or looking to sharpen your AI resilience and adaptive skills, this session is designed for you.

📢 ATTENTION, LASALLIANS!

We are excited to share an incredible opportunity for our students!
De La Salle University has been formally invited by National Chung Cheng University (CCU) in Taiwan to share the following competition with our community. This is a wonderful chance for Lasallian students to showcase their innovation, represent our university on an international stage, and connect with young entrepreneurs from around the world.

We encourage you to read on—and to seriously consider joining!

🇲🇾 Experience Malaysia from a whole new perspective—as a student at one of its leading universities!

The DLSU Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business invites graduate students to apply for the Student Exchange Programme at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) this October 26, 2026–January 17, 2027! 🎓

With two campuses—one in the scenic Kampar district of Perak and another just 20km from Kuala Lumpur in Kajang, Selangor — UTAR offers a dynamic academic environment across disciplines like business, engineering, social sciences, medicine, and more. All programs are taught in English, making the transition seamless for DLSU students! 🌿
💡 Program Highlights:
✅ Tuition fees at UTAR are WAIVED
✅ Wide range of graduate courses available
✅ Limited slots—secure your spot early!
🔗 Explore graduate courses here: https://study.utar.edu.my/postgraduate-studies.php
📋 Document Requirements:
Outbound Exchange Program Application Form
Copy of grades & curriculum audit (from MLS)
Copy of EAF (current term)
Passport bio-page
Latest resume

⚠️ OVPERI Application Deadline: March 24, 2026.

Interested? Fill out the interest form at 👉 https://forms.gle/9BrNW3AANHNzvd1n9 not later than March 9, 2026, then watch for further instructions from [email protected].
Take your graduate journey international — Malaysia is calling! 🌏✨

🇮🇩 Study in the heart of Javanese culture — at one of Indonesia's finest universities!

The DLSU Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business invites graduate students to apply for the Student Exchange Programme at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) this August – December 2026! 🌿

UGM is one of Indonesia's oldest, largest, and most prestigious universities, nestled in the vibrant city of Yogyakarta — home to the world-famous Borobudur and Prambanan temples. With 18 faculties, 250 courses, and a rich culture of community and sustainability, UGM offers an unforgettable academic and cultural experience. 🏛️✨

💡 Program Highlights:
✅ Tuition fees are WAIVED under the exchange agreement
✅ Part of the AIMS Student Mobility Program for Fall Semester 2026
✅ Limited slots available — apply early!
📋 Document Requirements:
Outbound Exchange Program Application Form
Copy of grades & curriculum audit (from MLS)
Copy of EAF (current term)
Passport bio-page
Latest resume

⚠️ OVPERI Application Deadline: March 20, 2026

Interested? Fill out the interest form at 👉 https://forms.gle/9BrNW3AANHNzvd1n9 not later than March 3, 2026, then watch for instructions from [email protected].
Explore Indonesia, expand your horizons, and bring the world back to your career! 🌏🎓
For more details, visit: http://ugm.id/FapertaAtGlance

The DLSU Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business is inviting graduate students to apply for the Student Exchange Programme at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) this September 2026–February 2027! 🇲🇾

UUM is one of Malaysia's leading public universities with a strong focus on management education—offering graduate courses in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Strategic Studies, and more!

✨ Why apply?
✅ Tuition fees at UUM are WAIVED
✅ Earn 9–20 credit hours
✅ Gain international academic experience
📋 What you'll need:

Outbound Exchange Program Application Form
Copy of grades & curriculum audit (from MLS)
Copy of EAF (current term)
Passport bio-page
Latest resume

⚠️ OVPERI Application Deadline: March 25, 2026

Interested? Complete the interest form at 👉 https://forms.gle/9BrNW3AANHNzvd1n9 not later than March 6, 2026, and watch out for instructions from [email protected].

Don't miss this opportunity to grow globally! 🌟
For more details, contact the Office of the Vice President for External Relations and Internationalization (OVPERI).

The Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business
Department of Management and Organization

invites the academic community to a

Dissertation Proposal Defense

“A Kapwa Ecology for Service-Learning Partnerships in Business Education Using the Gioia Method”

by

Dr. Adrian Mabalay

March 18, 2026 (Wednesday), 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Zoom link:https://zoom.us/j/94129743179?pwd=WFY7404neE0iZK7Dq3v78dVnycIecE.1
Meeting ID: 941 2974 3179
Passcode: 196900

Dr. Maria Paquita Diongon-Bonnet (panel chair)
Dr. María Adiel Aguiling, Dr. Ma. Lourdes Melegrito, Dr. Ron Resurrección (panel members)
Dr. Cresilda Caning (external panel member)
Dr. Patrick Adriel Aure (adviser)

ABSTRACT

Service-learning is a teaching method that combines classroom instruction with community service. The idea is that students and communities both benefit. But research has mostly asked one side of the story. A systematic review of 145 articles on service-learning in business education found that only two directly mentioned community impact. Community partners have been part of this pedagogy for decades, but we have seldom asked how they experience it. This study asks a simple but overdue question: How do community partner organizations in the Philippines experience their engagement with service-learning programs in business education? Using Sikolohiyang Pilipino (Filipino Psychology) as its theoretical lens, the study draws on the constructs of kapwa (shared identity), loob (relational interiority), and diwa (collective consciousness) to understand partnership experiences that Western frameworks may not adequately capture. The research follows a qualitative multiple case study design using the Gioia Methodology, with focus group discussions conducted through pakikipagkuwentuhan (shared storytelling) involving five to eight community partner organizations in Metro Manila.

The DLSU Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business
Department of Management and Organization

invites the academic community to a

Final Dissertation Defense

“Beyond Compensation: The Influence of Internal Corporate Social Responsibility and Organizational Citizenship Behavior on Teacher Turnover Among Divine Word Educational Association Schools in the Philippines”

by

Fr. Dennis B. Testado, SVD

March 10, 2026 (Tuesday), 6:30-8:00pm

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93491733811?pwd=mM5XgbsLtQHoo0DlW92VPmhvFH4uIv.1
Meeting ID: 934 9173 3811
Passcode: 981797

Dr. Rachel Quero (panel chair)
Dr. Maria Adiel Aguiling, Dr. Hilario Caraan, Dr. Jaime Cempron (panel members)
Dr. Lerma Bautista (external panel member)

Dr. Divina Edralin (adviser)

ABSTRACT

This study investigates the critical issue of teacher turnover within the Divine Word Educational Association (DWEA) schools in the Philippines, where attrition rates have recently exceeded 30%. Grounded in Social Exchange Theory (SET) and Social Identity Theory (SIT), the research examines the relationships among Internal Corporate Social Responsibility (ICSR), Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), and Turnover Intention (TI). Utilizing a quantitative cross-sectional design, data were collected from 283 full-time teachers across 17 non-profit, mission-driven institutions.
Reliability analysis confirmed the robustness of the adapted scales (Cronbach’s α > .88). Simple and multiple regression analyses revealed that both ICSR and OCB significantly and negatively predict Turnover Intention. Furthermore, ICSR was found to be a strong positive predictor of OCB. However, a bootstrapping mediation analysis rejected the hypothesis that OCB mediates the relationship between ICSR and TI. This finding suggests a "Dual-Pathway" mechanism wherein organizational support influences retention directly, independent of the employee's engagement in citizenship behaviors. Dimensional analysis identified "Employee Training & Development" and "Workforce Diversity" as dual drivers of both retention and engagement, while "Work-Life Balance" emerged as a critical hygiene factor influencing retention exclusively.

The study concludes that mission alignment alone is insufficient to mitigate turnover and proposes a "Fulfilling the Mission, Retaining the Missionary" HR strategy that emphasizes the formalization of support mechanisms rather than reliance on a vocational ethos.