Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Business and Organization Studies e-Journal

It is with great pride that we present Volume 2, Issue 2 of the Business and Organization Studies e-Journal (BOSeJ), a publication committed to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of business, finance, entrepreneurship, management, and organizational behavior. As the academic landscape evolves alongside rapid global, economic, and technological change, the role of research has never been more vital in promoting evidence-based practice, innovative thinking, and strategic decision-making.

This issue encapsulates the voices of scholars and practitioners whose works reflect the dynamism and complexity of the contemporary business environment. From the financial behaviors of overseas Filipino workers to strategic modeling of corporate performance in regional industries, each article offers a glimpse into how research bridges theory and practice.

We begin this volume with a timely study on financial literacy among OFWs in the United Arab Emirates, a critical demographic often left out in institutional financial planning. The insights gathered help shape policy considerations and responsive educational programs. This is followed by a compelling analysis of SME owners’ investment decisions and their linkage to financial knowledge, reminding us that financial inclusion is foundational to enterprise development.

Also featured is a study that advances tourism development planning through a segmentation approach to tourist satisfaction in Digos City. This research highlights how socio-demographic factors can enhance policy design in local government-led tourism initiatives. A sophisticated structural equation modeling study on corporate performance among bottling companies likewise anchors this issue in methodological rigor, offering an evidence-based framework for leadership, CSR, and organizational value alignment.

Lastly, we close this volume with an empirical investigation on employee retention in microfinance institutions, revealing the interconnected roles of organizational culture and work-life balance—an increasingly salient topic in the context of post-pandemic workforce management.

On behalf of the Editorial Board, I extend my heartfelt thanks to our peer reviewers whose critical eye and scholarly expertise helped refine each manuscript. We are equally grateful to our contributing authors, whose intellectual dedication and ethical research practices have upheld the quality of this publication.

May this issue serve not only as a repository of knowledge but as a catalyst for policy improvement, academic discussion, and institutional innovation. We continue to welcome submissions that are not only academically sound but are grounded in the realities of communities and enterprises across the Philippines and beyond.