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Challenges associated with the implementation of Hiv/Aids Workplace Policies in Uganda: A case Study of Royal Van Zanten (Rvz)
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-07) NANTAMU, Aisha; Barifaijo, Maria K.(Supervisor); Kampumure, Joseph(Supervisor)
The purpose of the study was to assess the challenges of implementing HIV/AIDS workplace policy at Royal Van Zanten (RVZ). Specifically, the study assessed the effect of financial resources on the implementation of the workplace HIV/AIDS policy at RVZ; examined the effect of employee awareness about the contents of the HIV/AIDS policy on its implementation at RVZ; and assessed the effect of employee perceptions regarding the RVZ HIV/AIDS work place policy on its implementation. The study used a cross-sectional survey design in which both qualitative and quantitative techniques were used. The findings revealed that the limited financial resources made implementation of the workplace HIV/AIDS policy difficult. The findings also indicated that employees had limited awareness of the contents of the HIV/AIDS policy and this affected its implementation, and finally the study established that the overall, the employees had a negative perception of the RVZ HIV/AIDS Policy, which significantly affected its implementation. The study concluded with limited financial capability, implementation of the HIV/AIDS workplace policy may not be very successful. In addition, for as long as the employees for whom the policy is intended still hold negative perceptions of it, its implementation may not smoothly take off. Finally, limited awareness of the employees about the policy may imply that they may not seriously take heed to the policy requirements, therefore affecting its implementation. The researcher thus recommends that the RVZ should allocate adequate funds towards the implementation of the HIV/AIDS policy; senior management should commit to the development of the policy, its funding, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and accountability, since these are critical for the success of the process; and RVZ should strengthen efforts with regard to planned and regular awareness raising sessions, and involve all levels of staff, including support staff in the implementation of the policy
Coordinating Centre Tutors Leadership Styles and the Performance of Primary Schools in Amuru District Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-04) WERE, Abrahams Brais; Barifaijo, Maria K.(Supervisor); Karyeija, Gerald K.(Supervisor)
The study investigated and sought to link the Coordinating Centre Tutors leadership styles with the performance of primary schools with particular reference to Amuru District, Uganda. The research was conducted using both quantitative and qualitative approaches using survey, and correlation as research designs. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview guides, focus group discussion guide as well as review of available documents, and records from CCTs and DEOs. Respondents made of DEO, DIS, Inspectors, teachers, head teachers, and SMC members formed a population of 184 members. Data collected was analyzed using the statistical package for social scientists (SPSS), where conclusions were drawn from tables and figures from the package. The study revealed that CCTs employed the various path-goal leadership styles that helped them earn the trust and respect of the stakeholders involved in primary schools. The study also found that CCT’s work had made positive impact on the performance of schools. The findings further revealed that CCT’s and DEO’s office worked together to improve performance in schools. However, it was also noted that there was a general lack of organized outreach activities developed for schools, low ability of pupils in reading, writing, and interpreting simple numeracy. The study concludes that CCT’s leadership styles have significant impact and influence on overall performance of schools. The investigation recommends competence profiling of CCTs on what the schools, districts and PTCs expect to do for any given term. It also recommends training of CCTs in mentoring, coaching, and supporting skills.
Organisational Factors Affecting Students’ Research Outputat a selected Tertiary Institution in Kabale Municipality
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-10) SERUGO, Jehoiada Amooti; Barifaijo, Maria K.(Supervisor); Karyeija, Gerald Kagambirwe (Supervisor)
This study was about organisational factors affecting students’ research output at the selected tertiary institution in Kabale municipality. The objectives were to establish the effect of teaching on students’ research output; to find out the effect of supervision on students’ research output; and to investigate the effect of the quality control on students’ research projects at the selected tertiary institution in Kabale municipality. A cross-sectional design was used. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview-guides from a population sample of 72 respondents. Quantitative data was analyzed statistically using the Pierson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient formula and Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient with the help of SPSS, while qualitative data was analysed using content analysis strategy. It was found out that each of the three variables had a positive moderate effect on students’ research output given by Spearman’s correlation coefficient, whereby teaching was 0.625; supervision was 0.496, and quality control mechanisms was 0.509. It was concluded that teaching significantly affects the students’ research performance at the institution; supervision significantly affects students’ research outputs at the institution; quality control mechanisms significantly affect students’ research outputs at the institution. Regarding the first objective, it was recommended that the college should integrate part-time teaching into the recommended rage of 20% - 50% by the NCHE; train lecturers in professional skills as instructors; shift from pure pedagogy which is teacher-centred to interactive andragogy which is learner-centred; encourage lecturers and students to apply the available ICT facilities while teaching research methods.For the second objective, it was also recommended that the institution should establish a more conducive academic culture through more effective leadership in which the principal serves as a change agent; train supervisors in various supervision styles; gradually shift from supervisor-centred to student-centred supervision styles; monitor regularly the way students are supervised in research. Finally for the third objective, it was recommended that the institution should establish a comprehensive quality assurance policy framework pointing out both internal and external quality control mechanisms for research as similar institutions in the country have done.
Parents’ Participation and Academic Performance in Target Community College, Luweero District, Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-03) MUSINGUZI, Businge Jane Afra; Kyohairwe, Stella(Supervisor); Barifaijo, Maria K.(Supervisor)
This study was conducted to examine the effect of parents’ participation and academic performance at T.C.C. The objectives of the study were; to find out the role played by parents in the management of T.C.C, to investigate the influence of parents’ participation in school financing on students’ academic performance and to find out the influence of parents participation on the management of students’ discipline on the academic performance in T.C.C. The study was guided by McGregor’s theory X and Y which explains how different stakeholders, will participate towards the achievement of school set objectives. Relevant literature and documents on academic performance were reviewed. The study adopted a cross section survey design. A section of students, teachers, parents and administrators were involved. In the study, a sample of 33 students, 10 teachers.169parents and 3 administrators were selected out of which 33 students, 9 teachers, 113 parents and 3 administrators participated hence making a response rate of 73.5% Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected, analyzed, interpreted and presented. The findings of the study were; parental involvement in school’s planning has not been realized in T.C.C, that the parents in T.C.C have not been adequately involved in the financing of school activities, which has led to financial resources constraints and, consequently, impinged on the students’ academic performance. It was also established that parents’ involvement in students discipline has had no effect on academic performance in T.C.C. It was, therefore, concluded that parental involvement in the management of school discipline should be complemented with participation in planning/management and financing of the school if good academic performance is to be realised.
Staff Training and Employee Performance of Rukungiri District Farmer’s Association, Western Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-11) MUGISHA, Godfrey Busingye; Barifaijo, Maria K.(Supervisor); karyeija, Gerad(Supervisor)
This study was carried out on staff training and employee performance of Rukungiri District Farmer’s Association (RDFA). It primarily intended to sharpen the debate on the impact of staff training on performance in organizations by analyzing the relationship between induction and employee performance, examining the relationship between on-the-job training and employee performance and, determining the relationship between off-the-job training and employee performance Rukungiri District Farmer’s Association. The study followed a cross-sectional study design because of its time honoured approach highly recommended for scientific, management and social researches, which made it more appropriate for this academic research. The study established that there was a positive significant relationship between staff induction, on-the-job training and off-the-job training with employee performance. Therefore, it was concluded that staff induction, on-the-job training and off-the-job training positively significantly related to employee performance. As such, it recommended that RDFA need to draw a very clear human resource development program detailing out scope of the three practices; induction, on-the-job training and off-the-job training programmes. Also the study recommends that all organization in the modern world ought to understand the value of staff training and thus, institute programmes that will help them achieve their goals and missions.