Browsing by Author "Dr. Muhenda, Mary Basaasa (supervisor)"

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The Critical Success Factors (CSFS) for the Implementation of Physical Development Plans (PDPS) in Lira Municipal Council – Uganda.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-10) ACAI, Joseph; Dr. Muhenda, Mary Basaasa (supervisor); Namanya, Anaclet Mutiba (supervisor)
Physical development planning provides the spatial framework for the implementation of land use decisions in urban areas like Lira Municipal Council. However, these spatial interventions have often attracted criticisms for its poor implementation and yet it’s a fundamental tool to guide public expenditure and investments in urban infrastructure and services towards urban development. The study established the critical success factors (CSFs) necessary for the implementation of the physical development plans (PDPs) in Lira Municipal Council (LMC). The study adopted a cross-sectional design in which data was collected using self-administered questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis while descriptive statistics and multiple regression was applied to analyze quantitative data. The findings of the study indicated a positive significant relationship between stakeholder participation, financial resource and regulatory framework and implementation of physical development plans, while human resource was found not to be significant. Regression analysis conducted at 99% confidence level concluded that the most critical success factors for the implementation of physical development plans in lira municipality were; stakeholder participation, regulatory framework, financial resources and human resources chronologically. The study recommended the up scaling of stakeholder participation in the entire physical development planning process, recruitment of adequate and skilled technical personnel, mobilization of extra funding from development partners outside the central government disbursements for physical planning activities, and harmonization of conflicting laws and regulations governing land use for effective administration of land.
Knowledge Management Practices and Competitive Advantage in Consulting Engineering Firms in Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2010-03) KABAZA, Beatrice K.; Dr. Muhenda, Mary Basaasa (supervisor); Mugamba, Winyi Emmanuel (Work-Based Supervisor)
This study examined the effect of knowledge management practices on competitive advantage in consulting engineering firms in Uganda and the moderating role of ICT Usage. Knowledge management practices formed the independent variable and competitive advantage was the dependent variable. Consulting engineering firms are not delivering value for money service due to the stiff competition they are facing and failure of the individual workers to manage and leverage their knowledge well in order to gain competitive advantage. The study was a cross-sectional survey using a self-administered questionnaire conducted on a sample of 131 out of which 102 returned the questionnaire representing a response rate of 78%. The respondents were selected using simple random sampling technique and data was analysed using reliability analysis, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, multiple and hierarchical regressions using the SPSS programme. The multiple regression results indicated that improved knowledge filtering and knowledge application do significantly increase competitive advantage. The hierarchical results indicated that ICT usage significantly influenced the relationship between acquisition, filtering, configuration, sharing and competitive advantage but did not affect the relationship between knowledge application and competitive advantage. The implications of the study are that consulting engineering firms are not consciously and systematically practicing knowledge management in order to gain competitive advantage. This study strongly recommends that consulting engineering firms should implement a knowledge management strategy aimed at filtering and applying knowledge in order to gain competitive advantage. Future research could study the barriers and success factors of knowledge management implementation in the consulting engineering firms in Uganda and other industrial sectors since this study only covered engineering firms.
Stakeholders’ Participation, Corruption and Performance of Rehabilitation Projects in Northern Uganda: A Case Study of Nusaf-Lira District.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2010-03) OTIM, Stephen Daniel Oola; Dr. Muhenda, Mary Basaasa (supervisor); Ogwang, Bernard Okuta (Work Based Supervisor)
The study investigated the effect of stakeholders’ participation and corruption on the performance of Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF) rehabilitation project in Lira District. A cross-sectional survey study design was used and was built on a triangulation approach. Data were obtained through questioning, in-depth interviewing, observation and document reviewing. The findings revealed that community participation, civil society participation and corruption significantly affect the performance of NUSAF in Lira district while Local Government participation did not have significant effect. Findings also indicated that better project performance can be achieved if stakeholders participate actively to the assigned roles and responsibilities. Facilities, resources and technical skills amidst sound relations between and among the various stakeholders should also be available throughout the project cycle. It is recommended that; for performance improvement, communities should be sensitized and mobilized for active participation; stakeholders (community members, civil society and Local Government) should fully participate in all phases of NUSAF and; sufficient funds should be allocated for Monitoring and Evaluation. All stakeholders should be sensitized on the forms of corruption in addition to enforcement of disciplinary measures on the corrupt officials. Other factors not explained by this research should however be explored to determine how they affect project performance. Further research could cover the effects of factors like; tradition of people, ownership and access to land, participation of donors and natural factors among others on the performance of projects meant to empower poor communities.