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    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.
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    Institutional Factors Affecting the Performance of Urban Local Governments in Uganda:- A case of Bugiri Town Council
    (Uganda Management Institute, 2014-05) OFWONO, Emmanuel; Karyeija, Gerald K.(Supervisor); Kiwanuka, Micheal (Supervisor)
    This study examined the Institutional factors affecting the performace of Urban Local Governments in Uganda, taking a case of Bugiri Town Council, with specific focus on: The relationship between formal and informal Institutional factors with performance of Bugiri Town Council, and the moderating effect of Infrastructure on the performance of Bugiri Town Council. The study used a case study design, conducted to a cross section of a sample size of 92 respondents. Data was collected using self administered questionnaires and interview guides. Quantitative data was analysed with the aid of the statistical package for Social Scientists, and presented as descriptive statistics, Correlation coefficients and regression models. On the other hand, qualitative data was sorted, summarised and presented against the study themes. Results indicated a positive but very weak relationship between institutional factors and Urban local governmnets performance; the regression model results showed that informal institutional factors were responsible for 3.2% of the variation in local governments performance, while infrastructure affected the relationship between institutional factors and urban local governments performance by 7.6%. Basing on the findings, it was concluded that; there was need to emphasise leadership, policies and regulations for improved performance; values, norms, attitudes, beliefs, ethical standards, and codes of conduct should be positively promoted for better performance; and, during planning and resource allocation priority should be put on infrastructure development.The study recommended that; Ministry of Public Service should strengthern leadership in Uganda Urban Councils; Governance should be strenghthened and emphasized for improved performance; informal Institutional factors like Morals and norms, Culture and Traditions, Habits, Attitudes & beliefs should be followed for better performance; and infrastructure development should be prioritized in planning and resource allocation.