Browsing by Author "Mugabe, Robert (Supervisor)"

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English Language Proficiency and Students’ Performance in Secondary Schools in Rwanda: A Case Study of Bugesera District
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) BAGAMBE, Paul Mukarage; Kiiza, Alfred Kenneth (Supervisor); Mugabe, Robert (Supervisor)
The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of English language proficiency on students’ academic performance in Secondary Schools in Bugeresa District. The objectives of this study were; to investigate the extent to which Literacy skills influence students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Bugeresa District; to establish how School Learning Environment influences students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Bugeresa District; to assess the extent to which Basic interpersonal communication skills influence students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Bugeresa District. The study was a descriptive case study design. Both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and analysis were used. A sample of 184 respondents was got from an accessible population of 346 respondents with a response rate of 100% obtained. The findings of this study show that: There is a positive and significant relationship between literacy skills and students’ academic performance in secondary schools, that there is a significant positive relationship between the learning environment and students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Bugeresa District as well as in other schools in Rwanda and that there is a high and positive correlation coefficient significant relationship between basic interpersonal communication skills and students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Bugesera District. The study concludes that English language proficiency greatly influences students’ performance. The study recommends that government authorities in Rwanda and Bugesera District in particular together with parents should ensure that these skills are imparted in students right away from their tender age. It further recommends that education stakeholders should ensure that learning environment is conducive enough for meaningful students’ academic performance to be realized. Lastly, the study recommends that stakeholders be it government, district education authorities, teachers and parents should try to encourage students to speak the language of instruction to be able to understand English language and this will lead to improved students’ performance.
Factors Influencing the Implementation of the Strategic Plan in Uganda Red Crosses Society. A Case Study of Uganda Red Cross Society, Mbarara Branch.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-08) NSUBUGA, Richard; Kiiza, Alfred Kenneth (Supervisor); Mugabe, Robert (Supervisor)
The study explored the factors influencing the implementation of the strategic plan in Mbarara Red Cross Branch. Mbarara Red Cross Branch has been implementing different humanitarian programmes since its inception in 1952. Since its existence, it had developed a number of strategic plans and the current one of 2011 to 2016 is facing a lot of challenges. During of this implementation process, management has introduced new programmes and projects which were not embedded in the current operational strategic plan (2011 to 2016). This could attribute to changing of organizational structure, leadership challenges and mobilisation. Data on three independent variables of Organizational Structure, Top Management and Resource mobilsation was collected from 74 participants whose response rate was 100%. Data was collected through the use of a structured questionnaire, interviews, observation, and documentary analysis. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis tools were used. The data was summarized and analyzed using frequency distributions, correlation and regression analysis. The study established that implementation of strategic plan in Mbarara Red Cross Mbarara Branch, Mbarara District is an issue that requires urgent attention. It was also established that organizational structure if it is not followed, employees will fail to get direction during the implementation phase. It was also established that Leadership goes hand in hand with Resource mobilisation and therefore there must be a direction if all are coordinated. The study concludes that, Organizational Structures must be properly monitored, Top management should always involve employees/ staff to participate in the strategic plan design and implementation and resource mobilisation should be a concern for all. The study recommends that, The Board of Red Cross Society Mbarara Branch should try by all means to emphasize the organizational structure and make employees to follow it, the Vision, Mission of the organization should be emphasized and finally resource mobilization should be a priority.
Stakeholder Management and Project Sustainability in Uganda; A case study of KIHEFO in Kabale District
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-04) TABU, Nelson; Beinebyabo, Adrian (supervisor); Mugabe, Robert (Supervisor)
This study sought to establish the influence of stakeholder management on project sustainability in Uganda using a case study of KIHEFO. The study was guided by three objectives with the first being to find out the relationship between stakeholder identification and sustainability of KIHEFO. The second objective was to establish the effect of stakeholder analysis on the sustainability of KIHEFO and the third one was to find out the effect of stakeholder participation on the sustainability of KIHEFO in Kabale District. A correlational case study research design was employed using both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. A sample of 103 respondents was used and the response rate was 100%. Data collected was presented using frequencies and percentages to show the distribution of respondents on different items. The collected data were prepared for analysis by editing, then categorizing and entering it into the computer using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (Version 16). Pearson’s Linear Correlation Coefficient (r) was used to determine the level of association between the variables. The study findings showed that: there was a significant positive effect or relationship between stakeholder identification, stakeholder analysis, stakeholder participation and project sustainability of KIHEFO. The study concluded that stakeholder management positively affects project sustainability. Therefore the researcher recommended that project managers should put greater emphasis on stakeholder management to influence the sustainability of projects. Stakeholders should be involved and be given chance to participate in project activities according to priorities to stimulate sustainability. KIHEFO should look at a sound stakeholder management strategy and that should be viewed as a core in ensuring robust project sustainability which is the cornerstone of a well-functioning project through stakeholder identification, analysis and full participation in all project activitie