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Masters2024-03-19T15:09:13ZTraining and the performance of Police advisors: A case study of United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID)
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Training and the performance of Police advisors: A case study of United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID)
Kayongo, Aisha N.
The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between training and performance of Police Advisors working with UNAMID. The study was prompted by the diverse trainings offered to army officers and yet top management has constantly complained about the performance of majority of them. The study was guided by three objectives; that is, to establish the relationship between; (1) generic, (2) mission specific and (3) in-theatre peace keeping training and performance. A cross-sectional survey research design was employed. A sample of 192 respondents participated in the study by answering the questionnaire and interview guide. Frequencies and percentages were used to show the distribution of respondents on different items. Pearson’s Linear Correlational Coefficient (r) was used to determine the level of correlation between the variables. The study findings showed that (i) generic, (ii) mission specific and (iii) in-theatre peace keeping training have a significant positive relationship with performance. The researcher concluded that there is a positive relationship between generic, mission specific and in-theatre peace keeping training and performance. The researcher therefore, recommended that police top management officers should provide relevant training opportunities to their employees to enhance performance and aim at bridging knowledge gaps that exist.
A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
2014-01-01T00:00:00ZRewards and employee performance: a case of Caritas Gulu Archdiocese, Uganda
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Rewards and employee performance: a case of Caritas Gulu Archdiocese, Uganda
Lalam, Vicky
The purpose of this study was to examine the employee satisfaction with their reward, examine employee performance and examine the relationship between employee performance in Caritas Gulu Archdiocese, Uganda. Using cross-sectional research design, 60 employees of Caritas Gulu Archdiocese were targeted. Purposive sampling technique was used to draw 52 respondents from Gulu, Kitgum and Pader Caritas branches for the study. Questionnaire-based survey and interview methods were used for collecting data from the respondents. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in data presentations. The findings of this study reveal that employees of Caritas Gulu Archdiocese are satisfied with rewards system and are not very much satisfied with monetary rewards. Findings also indicate that there is moderate positive relationship between non-monetary rewards and performance, very low positive relationship between monetary rewards and performance. Regression analyses indicate that non-monetary reward is the largest and significant predictor of employee performance and monetary reward appear not to significantly predict employee performance. The findings of this study offer valuable insights to nongovernmental organization(NGOs), policy makers in general and Caritas Gulu Archdiocese in particular on the significance of non-monetary and monetary rewards on employees’ performance. This study recommends among others, considering rewards and continued improvement on its application by tailoring the rewards to the needs of the employees. Management should also develop appropriate reward program which include other monetary incentives apart from salaries.The limitation of this study is that though the study was carried out in different Caritas branches under the umbrella of Caritas Gulu Archdiocese may not be a good representative of other Caritas and other non-for-profit organizations in Uganda. Future study should consider studying and making comparison between different NGOs to examine how rewards influence performance of employees.
2014-01-01T00:00:00ZFactors affecting automated business Recovery at National Social Security Fund, Uganda
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Factors affecting automated business Recovery at National Social Security Fund, Uganda
Byaruhanga, Immy
The purpose of the study was to examine the factors affecting automated business
recovery at National Social Security Fund (NSSF). More specifically, the study
considered three critical factors that affected automated business recovery namely; the
activation plans, human capital and modulator effect of government policies.
The study employed the descriptive research design and both the qualitative and
quantitative approaches were used in the collection, analysis and presentation of the
data.
It is evident from that study that NSSF has invested in human capital and equipped
them with the requisite skills to manage disasters. NSSF has also provided for in service training to a select team in the area of business continuity. The study finds that a number of disaster recovery strategies have been acquired and are running at NSSF but they are not sufficient enough to trigger automated business recovery. The study recommends that a comprehensive enterprise wide business recovery program be acquired and should in detail cover all aspects of recovery facilities, human capital,
activation plans because of their direct relation with automated business recovery.
A dissertation submitted to the higher degrees Department in partial fulfilment of the Requirements for the award of masters degree in management studies (management option), of Uganda Management Institute.
2014-01-01T00:00:00ZPublic-Private Partnerships (PPP) challenges in national agricultural extension systems in Uganda: towards a new model
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Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) challenges in national agricultural extension systems in Uganda: towards a new model
Kisitu, Bruce
PPPs are considered as one of the ways to address the global challenges that require collective effort like climate change and food security. This has prompted African governments to recognise PPPs as one of the avenues for promoting effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability in public service delivery and sustainable development. The rationale for PPPs is that they provide higher quality goods and services at lower costs, they promote innovation and adapt to rapid change and are considered to apply entrepreneurial skills or a business case in service delivery. In 2001, the Government of Uganda implemented an innovative farmer owned private driven agricultural extension system which attracted significant government and development partner support. Despite all the investment and support, the principal-agent relationship was terminated before it evolved through its stages. The primary objective of this study was to establish the PPP challenges in National Agricultural Advisory Services in Uganda and to develop a new PPP model for agricultural extension. The study was guided by the principal-agent theory which supports the emergence of the private sector into the delivery of public services and how it has revolutionized public management and introduced new principal-agent governance structures. The study adopted an exploratory design because PPPs are relatively new in Uganda with little information available on research issues addressing their challenges in agricultural extension. A qualitative approach was employed to gather qualitative data through use document review and semi-structured interviews with snowball and purposively selected participants who had over 3 years‘ experience in the NAADS PPP agricultural extension programme. It was discovered that politics punctured the implementation of the PPP while gaps in the policy, legal and regulatory framework affected its evolution. In addition, the programme suffered challenges in contract and performance management. The programme also failed to meet accountability expectations of different stakeholders. The study recommends sector wide policies that support private sector emergence and involvement, establishment of a robust contract and performance management system. In addition, the study recommends an accountability system for PPPs in agriculture. Lastly, a Village Enterprise Agent Model using mobile technology and integrated into the public extension system is proposed for agricultural extension.
Thesis submitted for the degree Doctor of Public Management and Governance at the North-West University
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