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Budgetary Management and the Performance of the Health Sector in Kalangala District Local Government
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) WANJE, Michael; Kyohairwe, Stella(Supervisor); Karyeija, Gerald (Supervisor)
The aim of the study was to examine the influence of budgetary management on the performance of the health sector in Kalangala District Local Government. The specific objectives of the study were to; examine the influence of budgetary planning on the performance of the Health Sector in Kalangala District Local Government; assess the influence of budget implementation on the performance of the health Sector in Kalangala District Local Government and to determine the influence of budget monitoring on the performance of the Health Sector in Kalangala District Local Government.The study used a case study design that used questionnaires and interview guide to collect data from a sample of 183 respondents. Quantitative data were analyzed using the SPSS computer based software using both descriptive and inferential techniques, while qualitative data were summarized into themes and quotes. The study revealed that budgetary management and the performance of the health sector were positively related; budgetary implementation and health sector performance were significantly positively related and that budget monitoring and the performance of the health sector were positively significantly related. The study concluded that the performance of the health sector improves with better budgetary management. The study recommends that the government should increase funding to KDLG, build the capacity of technical staff in KDLG to implement budgets, introduce robust information and accounting systems and improve public participation in the management of budgets.
Community Participation and Solid Waste Management in Urban Councils: A case of Masaka Municipal Council
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) LUYIMBAZI, James; Kyohairwe, Stella(Supervisor); Nabaho, Lazarus(SUPERVISOR)
The inability of municipalities to handle the increasing amount of waste generated is a growing problem in most developing countries. The study examined how community participation affected solid waste management in Urban Councils, a case study of Masaka Municipal council. A theoretical framework was developed employing the Institutional Theory and the Waste Management Theory, which were used as a basis to compare theoretical and actual practices when analyzing waste management practices in municipalities. The report shows that despite some hurdles, there are some municipalities which have addressed the waste management problem using community participation in their localities. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were been used to obtain data that was analyzed to obtain key findings based on specific objectives that included: a positive correlation results for planning (.179**), implementation (.595**) and M&E (.431**) on Solid Waste Management. Findings indicated that there was very low community participation at the planning level and very poor community participation at the implementation and Monitoring and Evaluation levels to contribute to effective solid waste management in Masaka municipal council. There has been a big communication gap between the community, elected leaders/councilors and Masaka municipal council hence the community’s interests, views, activities and challenges in SWM were not being addressed. The study recommends that the communication gap be addressed and that all stakeholders should be encouraged to participate at all levels of managing waste for purposes of contributing towards an efficient solid waste management system.
Factors Affecting Academic Performance of Ordinary Level Students in Selected Government Aided Secondary Schools in Kiboga District
(Uganda Management Institute, 2016-01) SSEBUYUNGO, Eriah; Kyohairwe, Stella(Supervisor); Lubwama, Aida Nyenje(Supervisor)
This study was conducted to determine the factors affecting academic performance of O’ level students with focus on government aided schools in Kiboga District. The study’s specific objectives were: to establish the effects of the government policy on academic performance of O’ level students; to find the extent to which parents’ involvement in school programs affect the academic performance; to establish the extent to which teaching-learning process affect the academic performance; and to examine the extent to which indiscipline affects the Academic Performance of O’ level students. A cross sectional – survey design was used during the study in which both qualitative and quantitative methods of research were used and a sample size of 266 respondents informed this study. Purposive and snowballing sampling techniques were used to reach the respondents and the primary data was collected using questionnaires, interviewing, and Focused Group Discussions. The findings reveal that the government has been instrumental in supplying scholastic materials and personnel to schools but there is also a need to increase her efforts. It was also found out that both the home and school environment have lacuna that needs to be bridged if students are to perform in accordance to the expectations. In conclusion, the researcher was convinced that a school is an open system in which all the stakeholders need to participate and bring inputs if the desired goals are to be achieved. The researcher therefore recommends the government to increase scholastic materials to schools as well as personnel to work effectively for excellent results. To the parents and teachers, the researcher recommended a concerted effort that would make schools open systems and places where knowledge and wisdom can be harvested.
Factors Affecting Road Transport Management in Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) MUGABI, Charles; Kyohairwe, Stella(Supervisor); Kateshumbwa, Edgar Mwesigye(Supervisor)
The study examined factors that affecting road transport management in Kampala Capital City Authority. It was guided by three research objectives which were; to examine the influence of policy, planning and resource management factors on transport management in Kampala Capital City Authority. The study used a cross sectional survey design with both qualitative and quantitative results. The study population involved Uganda transport board members, traffic officers and KCCA directorate of physical planning employees. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews. In data analysis means were obtained to show the central tendency of responses, also correlations and regressions to show the magnitude of effect the independent variables have on the dependent variable. Study findings revealed that policy factors have a positive significant relationship with the transport management (r=.743, p=.000) in Kampala City with coefficient of determination R2=0.552 which shows that 55.2% variation in transport management is explained by changes policy factors. Hence any changes in policy factors would lead to 56.7% chance change in the transport services in Kampala City. Findings also revealed that planning factors significantly affect transport management in Kampala city (r=.730, p=.000) with a coefficient of determination R2 of .533 that indicates 53.4% chance change in transport management is explained planning factors at KCCA. Also it was found out that the is a positive significant relationship between resource management factors and the transport management at KCCA (r=.707, p=.000) with a regression coefficient determination of .500 meaning that 50% chance change in transport management is explained by changes in resource management at KCCA. It was therefore concluded that KCCA has a lot of road transport management and road expansion policies on paper but their actual implementation is not well done, the authority collects a lot of revenue from various sources, but these resources are not effectively used. It is therefore recommended that policies to reduce on the traffic should be effectively implemented especially the bicycle policy, road expansion should be emphasized by different stakeholders, planning should be channeled through a consultant to effectively carry such plans and all KCCA projects and also carry out all evaluations with a committee comprising of senior citizens and other stakeholders need to be set up to oversee and manage the disbursement of funds. 1
Influence of Students’ Indiscipline on Academic Performance of ‘O’ Level Secondary Students at Kairos High School in Makindye Division, Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2016-01) AWOR, Mary Blantine; Oluka, Pross (Supervisor); Kyohairwe, Stella(Supervisor)
The issue of indiscipline is a challenge to all stake holders and secondary schools in particular. This study sought to find out the influence of students’ indiscipline on academic performance of ‘O’ level secondary students at Kairos High School in Makindye Division in Kampala Capital City Authority in Uganda. The objectives were; to establish the influence of disrespect of school rules and regulations on academic performance at Kairos High School, to assess the influence of absenteeism on academic performance at Kairos High School, to establish the influence of poor time management on academic performance at Kairos High School. Using a cross sectional survey design, data was collected through questionnaires, interviews and documentary reviews, using a study sample of 36 respondents and data was analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient and regressions with sampling techniques of simple random sampling and purposive sampling. The study findings revealed that: disrespect of school rules and regulations is at a positive value of .609** using the Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient. Also the findings confirmed that absenteeism is positively associated with academic performance at Kairos High School with a Pearson correlation coefficient of .652**. Findings further revealed that time management does significantly influence academic performance at Kairos High School with positive value of .682** using a Pearson correlation coefficient. The regression results revealed only 52.4% meaning that the explanatory power of the model study was moderately positive since a unit change in disrespect of school rules and regulations, absenteeism, and time management can only cause variability in academic performance by 52.4%. In a conclusion, indiscipline affects academic performance by only 52.4% and other factors affect academic performance by 47.6% and the researcher did not look at these factors. The recommendations therefore are that head teachers in particular and all stake holders need to create awareness about the importance of obeying school rules, sensitize students against absenteeism and encourage good time management, so as to improve academically
Leadership Behaviour and Teacher Empowerment in Government Aided Secondary Schools in Kayunga District in Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2016-01) NAIGA, Rose; Ssesanga, Karim (Supervisor); Kyohairwe, Stella(Supervisor)
The study set out to establish the effect of Leadership Behaviors on Teacher Empowerment in selected government aided Secondary Schools in Kayunga District. This study was prompted by the common assumption that a leaders’ behavior had an effect on teacher empowerment in the areas of decision making, access to information about organizational goals and performance, rewards based on performance, access to job related knowledge and skills and granting employee discretion of change work process. The effect of leaders’ behavior that is task oriented, relationship oriented and change oriented on teacher empowerment was investigated. The objectives were: To investigate the effect of task oriented behavior on teacher empowerment in selected secondary schools in Kayunga district; to establish the effects of relationship oriented leader behavior on teacher empowerment in selected secondary schools in Kayunga district and to investigate the effect of change oriented behavior on teacher empowerment in Kayunga district. The study was carried out using self-administered questionnaires and an interview guide. The results were analyzed and hypotheses verified using the Pearsons’ correlations. The study established that task oriented leader behavior, relationship oriented behavior and change oriented leader behavior had significant effect in the empowerment of teachers in secondary schools. This effect was stronger with relationship oriented leader behavior but not hundred percent hence need for the three leader behaviors to supplement each other It was concluded that task oriented, relationship oriented and change oriented leader behaviors had a significant effect on teacher empowerment in government aided secondary school in Kayunga district. Accordingly, it is recommended that leaders in secondary schools should selectively use task oriented leader behavior, relationship oriented leader behavior and change oriented leader behavior in order to have effective teacher empowerment that results into better decision making, access to information about organizational goals and performance, rewards based on performance, access to job related knowledge and skills and granting employee discretion of change work process in the implementation of different activities in the secondary schools.
Leadership Practices and Teacher Performance in Government Aided Secondary Schools in Wakiso
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) NAKABUGO, Robinah Semitala; Kyohairwe, Stella(Supervisor); Ssesanga, Karim(Supervisor)
This study explored the relationship between leadership practices and teacher job performance in government aided secondary schools. Specifically the study looked at transformational, supportive and participative leadership practices. The study adopted across-sectional survey design on a sample of 227 respondents. Data was collected by use of questionnaire and interview guide, it was analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. Quantitative data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists 17.0 (SPSS) program. At univariate level, data was analysed basing on the mean and frequencies. At bivariate level, data was analysed basing on correlational analysis and multivariate analysis was carried out using linear regression. Qualitative data was analysed by content analysis composing explanations and substantiating them using the respondents open responses. The study established; a significant positive relationship between transformational leadership practice, supportive leadership practice and participative leadership practice with teachers’ performance. It was thus concluded that there is a relationship between transformational leadership practices, supportive leadership practice and participative leadership practice with teacher performance. Therefore, it was recommended that leadership in schools should implement the transformational leadership practice to enhance teacher performance; the leadership of schools should be supportive to teachers; and leadership of schools should encourage teacher participation in the management of schools.
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.
Power Rationing and Performance of Small Medium Manufacturing Enterprises (Smmes) in Urban Authorities Ofuganda: A case of Kampala Central Division
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-09) KALULE, Charles; Kyohairwe, Stella(Supervisor); Mulindwa, Kasozi. S(Supervisor)
The study investigated the effect of power rationing on the performance of small and medium manufacturing enterprises (SMMEs) in Uganda. The specific objectives included: establishing the effect of power rationing on the Not Right First Time measure; establishing the effect of power rationing on the stock turns; and, establishing the effect of power rationing on overall equipment effectiveness, on small and medium manufacturing enterprises. A cross sectional survey design was used. Quantitative and qualitative approaches were used in data collection and analysis. A population of 260 respondents was identified out of which a sample of 162 was taken using both purposive and random sampling techniques. A positive response rate was realised. Key study findings obtained include a positive correlation results for not right first time measure, stock turns and results for overall equipment effectiveness. Based on the findings, the study concludes that: absence of power (Electricity) left SMMEs in paper and printing business equipment idle; making them none competitive, increased capital costs, increased production, and operating costs of doing business with low supplies made. Power was the major source of energy to support the running of paper and printing machinery while the use of generators only increased operation and production costs; power rationing raised paper and print business restart costs, repairs and maintenance. Finally, operation costs and machinery breakdown rose as a result of power rationing. The following recommendations are made; SMME should budget, purchase and install uninterrupted power systems; provide funds for technical staff training, power tariffs be reviewed, prioritize uninterrupted electricity supply, setting up a power backup plan for SMMEs, establish power rationing schedule, extend business and management training programmes, access financial support and increased investment in energy sector.
Psycho-Social Factors Affecting Student Drop out in Kasenyi Secondary School, Mubende
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) NALUBEGA, Diana Bukenya; Kiwanuka, Michael(Supervisor); Kyohairwe, Stella(Supervisor)
The study investigated the relationship between psycho social factors and students’ dropout in Kasenyi Secondary School in Mubende district, Uganda. Specifically the study investigated the relationship between counseling and guidance, teacher-student academic relationship and co curricular activities and students’ dropout in Kasenyi secondary school. The study used a cross sectional descriptive study design that collected data from a sample of 50 respondents using questionnaire, interview guide and focus group discussion guide. Data was analyzed using the qualitative and quantitative methods. In the quantitative data analysis, data collected was coded first to enable the researcher group respondents into the limited number of classes in order to ease analysis and later data was tabulated and treated for further analysis by use of tables which were done by Computer Statistical Package for Social scientists. For qualitative data analysis content analysis was used to test the authority of the information given by respondents and this was by use of questionnaires. The results showed a positive significant relationship of: counseling, teacher-student academic relationship and co-curricular activities visa-vi students’ dropout. The study concluded that counseling and guidance, teacher student academic relationship and co curricular activities strongly influence student dropout, the study recommended under counseling and guidance that schools should have more than one counselor to handle large numbers of students, for teacher-student academic relationship: regular quizzes should be put in place to allow students ask for questions and provided with answers. In addition for co curricular activities; Ministry of Education and Sports should facilitate and reward sports for the best participant, schools should provide appropriate medical treatment in case of injury, and games and sports should be timetabled.
Rewards and Teachers’ Commitment in Secondary Schools in Nyimbwa Sub-County Luweero District, Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2016-01) LUKEERA, Stanley; Kyohairwe, Stella(Supervisor); Kateshumbwa, Edgar Mwesigye(Supervisor)
The purpose of the study was to establish the effect of rewards on commitment of secondary school teachers in secondary schools in Nyimbwa sub-county, Luweero District. The study was guided by two objectives: to establish the effect of (a) financial rewards and (b) non-financial rewards respectively on commitment of the said teachers. The study took quantitative and qualitative approaches using cross-sectional and correlation designs, involving 120 respondents of which 115 were secondary school teachers, 03 head teachers and 02 district education officers using a questionnaire and interview guide respectively, data was collected and analysed at the descriptive level using summary statistics such as mean and standard deviation, and at the inferential level using t-tests for independent groups and Pearson’s correlation co-efficient using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings were that (a) there was an insignificant correlation between financial rewards and job commitment, (b) there was positive significant correlation between non-financial rewards and job commitment of the said teachers. It was therefore concluded that, (a) financial rewards do not significantly affect commitment of secondary teachers (b) that non-monetary rewards significantly positively affect the commitment of the teachers. The study finally recommended that; (a) managers of various schools, policymakers and other stakeholders should know that financial rewards are not the sole factors that enhance the commitment of teachers. They should instead look for other ways of raising commitment of teachers, (b) Policymakers, administrators, managers of various schools should ensure that teachers are rewarded through non- monetary rewards by praising, promoting, and giving teachers responsibilities, among others to realize their commitment.
Training Programs and Staff Performance:A case Study of Uganda Police Force
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-11) APOLOT, Helen Olinga; Kyohairwe, Stella(Supervisor); Mwesigye, Edgar (Supervisor)
The study investigated the relationship between training programs and staff performance in the Uganda Police Force. Training programs were taken as an independent variable and staff performance as the dependent variable. The objectives of the study were to establish the relationship between induction training programs and staff performance in Uganda Police Force, to examine the relationship between on-the-job training programs and staff performance in Uganda Police Force, to determine the relationship between off-the-job training programs and staff performance in Uganda Police Force. A case study design was adopted for the study and Data was collected using questionnaires and interview guides. Both qualitative and quantitative methods that included descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used to analyze the study. The study revealed a statistically significant positive correlation between induction training programs, off-the –job training programs and staff performance. However the study revealed a statistically non-significant positive correlation between on- the –job training programs and staff performance. The study recommends that the Uganda Police Force should drastically improve on the relationship between induction training programs and staff performance while focusing on new employees and those promoted, uphold coaching of junior staff by senior management so as to improve on performance, emphasize more on seminars, lectures by resource persons and distance learning and also consider other factors like leadership, supervision and policy issues to improve on staff performance besides training programs.