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The Effects of Conflicts on Service delivery in Bukwo Local Government
(Uganda Management Institute, 2009-02) Kyeyago, David Maleka
The main purpose of this study was to assess whether conflicts in Bukwo District Local Government affect service delivery. Bukwo District is located in Eastern Uganda. The specific objectives of the study were: to assess the extent to which individual conflicts, inter group conflicts and intra group conflicts affect service delivery in Bukwo District Local Government. Research questions were raised to guide the study. Relevant data was collected using the survey research design. The target population was made up of 859 members, out of which a sample of 265 respondents was selected using simple random sampling, systematic sampling and purposive sampling. The questionnaire and Interview Guide were used as research instruments to collect the required data. Additional data was collected by reviewing journals, council minutes, magazines, library books, manuals, workshop papers, official circulars, Acts of parliament, newspapers, as well as the internet. In order to ensure validity and reliability, the research instruments were pre tested before they were adopted for use in the field. The data was then electronically analyzed, interpreted and presented with the help of The Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS 16.0). The analysis involved establishing frequencies, relaying data by way of diagrams and computing the mean, the correlation and regression coefficients to determine whether there was a relationship between conflicts and service delivery and the extent of the relationship. The results showed that all dimensions of conflict have a negative effect on service delivery. In the case of Bukwo District Local Government, however, the effect was not substantial. From the findings it was established that inter-group conflicts were the most prevalent in Bukwo district. Although the effect on service delivery was not substantial, it is recommended that the actual causes of conflicts be identified and addressed in order to minimise their effect. The district should also put in place a mechanism for resolving conflicts.
The Effects of HIV/AIDS on Performance of Primary Teachers in Hoima Town Council
(Uganda Management Institute, 2011-11) Mutagaywa, Mwirumubi Willy Abooki
This study is about the effect of HIV/AIDS on performance of primary school teachers. The study was conducted in 10 selected primary schools in Hoima Town Council. Data was collected from a total of 142 respondents/informants through the use of questionnaires and interview guides. These comprised of 9 infected teachers and 133 other teachers and key informants such as head teachers and the District Education Officer. Data collected was analysed using descriptive and statistical measures to give meaningful inferences. The study revealed that one’s Sero status affects his/her performance. Specifically the study identified the effects of HIV/AIDS on Teachers’ regular attendance and performance in primary schools; it examined the effects of HIV/AIDS on teacher’s responsibility to prepare schemes and lesson notes; it assessed the effects of HIV/AIDS on teacher’s performance in teaching and examined the effects of HIV/AIDS on teachers’ participation in co-curricular activities. This study has established that HIV/AIDS affects teachers in teaching. The quality of instruction in the classroom diminishes as more and more teachers fall sick. This was blamed on the frequent bouts of sickness of either teachers or family members as they spend most of the time nursing themselves or the sick relatives. The study recommends enacting the HIV/AIDS workplace policy, affirmative action for teachers weakened by HIV+, for example lighter teaching load, exemption from teaching candidate classes, facilities for resting at school. It also recommends sensitization of learners and other teachers against stigmatizing teachers; need for concerted effort towards HIV/AIDS prevention programmes on a community level and the need for voluntary counseling and testing should be emphasized.
Costs control management and service delivery in private health institutions: a case study of St. Ambrose Charity Health Centre in Kibaale District
(Uganda Management Institute, 2012) Baisa, Charles
The study assessed the contribution of costs control management to service delivery in private health institutions like St. Ambrose Charity Health Centre. The objectives of the study were; to examine how labour costs control management affects quality service delivery at St. Ambrose Charity Health Centre, to assess how overhead costs control management affect quality service delivery at St. Ambrose Charity Health Centre and finally to find out how materials costs control affect quality service delivery at St. Ambrose Charity Health Centre. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used in selecting the sample respondents. Both qualitative and quantitative techniques were used in data collection. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive percentages and Pearson’s Correlation, while qualitative data from interviews were grouped according to themes and analyzed to substantiate the quantitative data. The study revealed that for a relaxed labour costs control, service delivery improves and when the labour costs control is restrictive then service delivery deteriorates. Therefore, management at St. Ambrose Health Centre should relax its controls on labour by employing a personnel manager, promoting staff career development and growth. All these will improve on service delivery. Subsequent research findings indicate that overhead costs control management affected service delivery at St. Ambrose Charity Health Centre. Marketing, research and new service development were still lacking and this led to patients’ dissatisfaction. Therefore St. Ambrose Charity Health Centre should recruit a marketing officer, draft a customer care charter, promote research and new services development. If all these are catered for then the patients’ needs will be met and subsequently deriving patients’ satisfaction. Further research findings unearthed that materials costs control management affects service delivery in health institutions and this involves: restrictive storage and issuing procedures, restrictive purchasing procedures and policies, not employing a procurement officer and depending on credit purchases. These do affect the quality, quantity and the prices of the materials supplied. St. Ambrose Charity Health Centre should revisit its storage and issuing procedures, purchasing policies and procedures in order to provide for more flexible approaches that could improve on the pricing of the services and the effectiveness of the service delivery.
Corporate Governance and Financial Performance of Centenary Bank
(Uganda Management Institute, 2012-12) Nuwamanya, Abel
The study examined the extent to which corporate governance affects financial performance, with respect to Centenary Bank. Corporate Governance comprised of board effectiveness, board size and ownership structure. The study objectives included assessing the extent to which board size & independence affects performance, examining the relationship between ownership structure and financial performance, and finding out the relationship between transparency & disclosure and financial performance. A cross sectional and survey study design was used supported by both qualitative and quantitative approaches. From a Two hundred fifty accessible population, one hundred ninety five respondents were drawn. Data collection methods used included interviews for qualitative data and questionnaire used for quantitative data. A response rate of 90.3% was realised. Ownership structure and financial performance, the bank should ensure that better management strategies be adopted locally within in the bank in order to achieve better financial performance and compete favorably within the financial market with foreign banks Transparency & Disclosure and financial performance, the bank should ensure that there is high level of transparency and disclosure must be mandatory. It should avoid information asymmetry that can affect its level of financial performance.
Human Resource Planning and Delivery of the Brand Promise in UMEME, Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2013) Mukungu, Lookman
The study was carried out at the head quarters of Umeme in Kampala and at Kansanga offices The study focused on investigating the relationship between human resource pallning and delivery of the brand promise in Umeme: The study was based on the following research objectives; to establish the relationship between recruitment and delivery of the brand promise in Umeme, to examine the relationship between training and delivery of the brand promise in Umeme and to analyze the relationship between restructuring and delivery of the brand promise in Umeme. The study employed a cross sectional survey research design and both quantitative and qualitative approaches. In total, a sample of 100 respondents was who included top administrators, section heads and employees of Umeme. In collecting the data, the researcher used both secondary and primary sources. Data collection methods used was questionnaires and interviews, and was analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient Analysis of variance and regression analysis. The study findings revealed that: there is a significant relationship between recruitment and delivery of the brand promise in Umeme; training and delivery of the brand promise in Umeme are significantly positively related whereas, restructuring and delivery of the brand promise in Umeme are significantly positively related. In conclusion therefore; it was concluded that (i) the Umeme recruits employees who are able to perform on merit. (ii)The trainings in Umeme are adequately funded and have helped the employees to improve on their level of skills. (iii)The restructuring exercise in Umeme is occasionally done. The restructuring is aimed at moving employees from areas or positions where they are inefficient to positions or areas where they will perform. It was recommended that (i) there is need to recruit employees who will be an asset to the organization hence who are highly qualified. (ii)Similarly, there is need to allocate more funds to training and training programmes should match the needs of the organization. The trainings should be properly planned and programmed. (iii)There is need to come up with a well planned restructuring policy so that the company does not lose skilled and quality employees during the restructuring exercise.
The Impact of Rewards on Teacher Performance in Uganda: A case study of Secondary schools in Kampala district
(Uganda Management Institute, 2013-01) Amita, Francesca
The study investigated the impact of rewards on teacher performance in Uganda The study objectives were: (i) To assess how monetary rewards affect teacher performance in secondary schools in Kampala district. (ii)To examine how nonmonetary rewards affect teacher performance in secondary schools in Kampala district. The study used a case study approach using both a quantitative and qualitative approach on a population of 242 respondents comprising of head teachers, Board of Governors / Trustee members of a selected school,KCCA officials in the education department and teachers, all who were key informants. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview guides. Quantitative data was analyzed using measures of central tendency, correlation and regression analyses while qualitative data was analyzed in a narrative form. Pearson’s correlation coefficient r = 0.501** between monetary rewards and teacher performance suggested that the two variables were related. The r = 0.501** and significance p = 0.000 between monetary rewards and teacher performance suggesting that there was a high positive significant relationship between monetary rewards and teacher performance. This has teacher performance policy implication in that to achieve the desired level of teacher performance, there was need to make teachers basic salary pay, allowances and introduce bonuses equitable based on input-output ratios and industry pay standards in secondary schools. The study also found that using Pearson’s correlation coefficient r = 0.590** between Non monetary rewards and teacher performance suggesting that the two variables were related. The r = 0.590** and significance p = 0.000 between Non monetary rewards and teacher performance suggests that there was a high positive significant relationship between Non monetary rewardsand teacher performance. This has teacher performance policy implication that in order to achieve the desired level of teacher performance, there was need for adequate Non monetary rewards complemented within education service in secondary schools.
Budgetary Financing and Service Delivery: A case study of Mpigi District Local Government in Central Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2013-11) Nsimbe, Jamil Masika
The study focused on budgetary financing and delivery of services under decentralized governments in Uganda, with Mpigi as a case study and it was based on the following research objectives; to find out the relationship between local revenue and delivery of services in Mpigi District; to find out the relationship between borrowing and delivery of services in Mpigi District; and to analyse the effect of central government transfers and delivery of services in Mpigi District. The study employed a cross sectional research design, adopting both quantitative and qualitative approaches. In total, a sample of 140 respondents who included district council staff, Local Council members, residents, was chosen to take part in the study. The researcher used both primary and secondary data sources and data was collected by use of questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis. The study findings revealed that: there was a significant relationship between local revenue sources; borrowing; central government transfers on the one hand, and delivery of services on the other.. The study therefore concluded that: the major revenue sources are conditional grants, borrowing, transfers, unconditional grants and loans and that Mpigi District is mainly relying on local revenue sources and government grants to finance its budgets. It was thus recommended that; Mpigi should have strong tax sources that are stable, predictable, high yielding and easy to administer; that Mpigi district administration shouldunpack and demystify the technical contents of budgets and economic performance data, create a general awareness on the poor issues, inform and train stakeholders; the government should consider giving Mpigi and other districts and towns in Uganda considerable autonomy in local priority setting combined with over all targets and minimum standards for infrastructure and social service delivery; the system of central government transfers should be transparent and predictable; and finally, a clear strategy and improvement plan should be developed for the future improvement and maintenance of the services, taking into account the scarce resources available.
Factors Influencing the Uptake of Voluntary Counseling and Testing for HIV and AIDS among the Youth Attending Naguru Teenage Information and Health Centre
(Uganda Management Institute, 2013-12) Bukenya, Denis Lewis
The study examined the factors that influence the uptake of Voluntary Counseling and Testing for HIV and AIDS among the youth at Naguru Teenage Information and Health Centre (NTIHC). Specific Objectives were to: assess the extent to which knowledge influences uptake of VCT among youth, examine the extent to which attitudes influence the uptake of VCT among youth and investigate how the availability of services influence the uptake of VCT among youth at NTIHC. The sample size for this study was 169 respondents and 8 key informants. Data was collected by the use of self administered questionnaires, interview schedule and documentary review checklist. The study found out that knowledge of HIV/AIDS and VCT positively influences the Uptake of VCT, attitude influences uptake of VCT services, there was a significant relationship between the availability of services and uptake of VCT among youth as supported by the findings and that there was adequate knowledge on most aspects of VCT and HIV/AIDS by the youth. It is concluded that knowledge affects the uptake of VCT by youth, attitudinal related social determinants were not barriers for VCT uptake among youth and finally, that the availability of VCT services affects youth uptake of these services. The study recommends the promotion of VCT through sound and viable information and counseling interventions by involving mass media and parents to increase the level of knowledge about VCT. Health institutions and service providers also need to provide voluntary VCT services during extra working days and hours and Youth Friendly VCT services expanded. The existing facilities should be strengthened to address the needs of youth in the rural areas, HIV/AIDS awareness activities should be sustained and should address stigma and negative attitudes such as promiscuity that are associated with HIV/AIDS done by all health promoters working in the area of HIV/AIDS counseling, testing and care in Uganda and finally, Mobile VCT could help tap clients who are unable to travel to the VCT centres.
Organisational Factors Affecting Quality Service Delivery in the Criminal Investigations Directorate of the Uganda Police Force: A case study of Katwe Police Station.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2013-12-01) Wakoli, Erina
This study investigated the factors affecting quality service delivery in the Criminal investigation directorate of Uganda police. The following objectives guided the study, to assess the effect of physical infrastructure on service delivery in the CID; to establish the role of human resource in service delivery in the CID and to find out relationship between financial resources and service delivery in the CID. The study applied a cross-sectional survey design with a sample size of (60) of which 45 questionnaires were returned. Seven questionnaires were however eliminated due to errors and missing data leaving 45 questionnaires which were examined making 75% of the population of the study. The sampling methods were simple random and census. The structured questionnaires and interview schedule provided data for statistical analysis which enabled the researcher to answer the research questions It is evident from the study that various organisational factors affect quality service delivery. It is also found out that there is positive relationship between organisational factors (physical, human and financial resources) and service delivery in the CID of Uganda police. The positive relationship means that positive altering of these factors may not necessarily change the situation but when supported by other factors. The study concluded that organisational factors affects quality service delivery in the CID of Uganda police. If these factors are not addressed the quality service will be further jeopardised. It is noted that service delivery is a function of perfect organisational factors (physical infrastructure, human and financial resources) It is recommended that CID improves working conditions of its employees, paying salaries promptly and timely release of funds for investigations among others for quality service delivery.
Human Resource Management and the Retention of Workers in Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-01) Kikome, Christine
ABSTRACT The main purpose of the study was to assess the Human Resource Management practices that influence the retention of Health workers in Mulago Hospital, Uganda. The specific objectives were: to analyse the relationship between career development and retention of health workers, to examine the relationship between reward administration and retention of health workers and to establish the relationship between supervisory support and retention of health workers. A case study approach supported by both the quantitative and qualitative approaches was used. One hundred ten was the accessible population of which eighty seven respondents formed a sample. Ninety four percent was the response rate. Key findings were career development; reward administration and supervisory support positively relate to retention of health workers. Conclusions for career development: career development opportunities were taken up, internal health staffs were promoted; staffs were trained recommended by supervisors while staff took personal growth and development serious and staff followed existing work culture. Recommendations included: Form an internal dependent committee to foresee staff related issues, develop a professional development plan and encourage a transparent and timely medical exchange programme for Health workers. Rewards administration; Health staff after getting jobs quit, morale was high on staff, health services in counselling, doctor to patient level improved. Patients received services and staff payments were prompt. Recommendations include: revising salary budgets upwards, forming a legal saving fund and form partnership with other sister hospitals. For supervisory support, the following can be concluded; first medical staff worked for extra hours and solidarity at work existed while health staff had job satisfaction well as integration improved at work and success was linked to extra efforts vested by supervisors on staff.; ensuring good working relationship was the key recommendation.
The Effect of HIV/AIDS Preventive services on Performance of Uganda Peoples Defence Forces: A case study of Bombo Baracks
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-01) Kamwine, Diana Kafureka
The study was carried out in Bombo Baracks. The study focused on examining the effect of HIV/AIDS preventive services on the performance Uganda Peoples’ Defense Force (UPDF). The study was based on the following research objectives; to examine the extent to which HIV/AIDS education contributes to the performance of UPDF, to establish the extent to which HIV/AIDS counselling contributes to the performance of UPDF and to examine the extent to which HIV/AIDS preventive methods contribute to the performance of UPDF. The study employed a correlational research design and both quantitative and qualitative approaches. In total, a sample of 73 respondents who included hospital administrators, medical superintendents and other staff was used. In collecting the data, the researcher used both secondary and primary sources. Data collection methods used were questionnaires and interviews, and data was analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient Analysis of variance and regression analysis. The study findings revealed that: there is a significant relationship between HIV/AIDS Education and performance of UPDF; HIV/AIDS Counseling and performance of UPDF are significantly positively related whereas, HIV Preventative methods and performance of UPDF are significantly positively related. In conclusion therefore; counseling before and after an HIV test is important because it provides critical information about HIV itself and about the testing process and may stimulate performance either directly or indirectly. While counseling services may not be available in all health care settings, many testing sites do offer these services in and around Bombo barracks. Home based HIV Counseling should be encouraged, Home-based HIV testing and counseling (HBHTC) holds promise for increasing the uptake of HIV testing and counseling (HTC) in particular settings. To be most effective in reducing the impact of HIV/AIDS, education systems should be transformed. The mandate should include imparting more than pure knowledge. On the other hand education strategies should be put in place that are intended to have more immediate effects, and may target people when they are most likely to take part in risky behavior.
Gender Main Streaming Practices and Women Career Advancement at Bank of Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-01) Kavuma, Silvia Aliu
The purpose of the study was to establish the extent to which gender mainstreaming practices influenced women career advancement in Bank of Uganda (hereafter BOU). Specifically, the study strived to establish the extent to which internal recruitment practices, women safety practices and work-family balance practices influenced women career development in BOU. The study used a cross sectional design adopting both quantitative and qualitative approaches on a sample of 93 respondents. Data was collected using questionnaire and interview guide. The study found out that internal recruitment gender practice predicted 45.7%, Women safety practice predicted 46.6% while Work-family balance predicted 36.3% of the variance in women career advancement. The study concluded that the problem of women career advancement in BOU prevailed and was highly associated with procedural inequality in internal recruitment and lack of an adequate gender affirmative action in internal promotion process, sexual harassment, bullying, inflexible forms of work and inadequate employee assistance programs. The study recommends that to foster women career advancement and contribute to achievement of the MDG III, the management of BOU should strongly commit itself to affirmative action by gender mainstreaming. The internal recruitment process should be adopted (with affirmative action) in the identification of talents for development (succession planning) to take up future managerial positions. The BOU management should strengthen the sexual harassment practice and concretize the bullying practice through sensitization/awareness building and taking of adverse disciplinary action on proved cases, continuously exploit and adopt flexible work forms and explore the provision of adequate employee assistance programs such as day care centers and facilities, as well as sabbatical leave.
Assessing the Role of Financial Institutions Towards Affordable Housing to Middle Income Earners in Kampala Capital City
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-10) ATUHEIRE, Kenneth; Karyeija, Gerald (Supervisor); Yikii, Christopher Agatre(Supervisor)
The general objective of the study was to assess the role of financial institutions towards affordable housing to middle income earners in Kampala Capital City. Specific objectives were to: (a) assess the role of mortgage financing towards affordable housing to middle income earners in Kampala Capital City; (b) assess the role of housing loans towards affordable housing to the middle income earners in Kampala Capital City and (c) assess the role of housing finance towards affordable housing to the middle income earners in Kampala Capital City. A case study design was used. A sample size of 113 respondents was selected using both probability and non-probability sampling methods. Purposive sampling was used to identify top management officials such as bank managers, directors and loan officers while systematic sampling was employed to select customers of financial institutions. Qualitative data analysis commenced with identification of themes and categories that were evaluated and analysed to determine adequacy of information, credibility, usefulness, consistency, validation or non-validation of hypothesis. Quantitative data was analysed using frequencies and percentages plus Spear Man's Rank Correlation and coefficient of determination. Findings revealed a weak positive effect ( = .312) of mortgage financing towards affordable housing and accounted for 9.7% change in affordable housing. This study also established a moderate positive effect ( = .472) of housing loans towards affordable housing and accounted for 22.3% change in affordable housing. Findings further revealed a weak positive effect ( = .345) of housing finance on affordable housing and contributed to 11.9% change towards affordable housing.
Government Controls and Performance of Decentralized Governments in Uganda: A case Study of Gulu Municipality
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) Munene, Annah Abeho
The study was carried out in Gulu Municipality. The study focused on investigating the relationship between government controls and performance of decentralized governments in Uganda with Gulu Municipality as a case study. The study was based on the following research objectives; to find out the relationship between accountability and performance in local governments; to examine the relationship between internal auditing and performance in local governments; & to establish the challenges of internal audit function in local governments. The study employed a case study research design and both quantitative and qualitative approaches. In total, a sample of 73 respondents were chosen who included Town Clerk and his deputies, Accounts officers and Chief Finance Officer, Internal auditor, other Municipality employees and support staff. In collecting the data, the researcher used both secondary and primary sources. Data collection methods used were; questionnaires and interviews, and was analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and regressions.The findings revealed that: there is a positive significant relationship between accountability; and performance in Gulu municipality, internal auditing and performance of Gulu municipality are significantly positively related. The employees of the Municipality are always held accountable for their action. When they fail to perform their duties diligently, they are brought to book. In conclusion therefore; a) the role of an internal audit department is to help the municipality achieve its strategic objectives. It does this by helping administrators to identify and control the factors that can threaten their ability to achieve their goals. b) The findings revealed that internal audit unit lacks valuable resources to enable it accomplish all the tasks it is supposed to accomplish. The independence of the internal audit unit has been interfered with by a section of the stakeholders. It was recommended that; i) the audit process needs to be governed in a more effective manner so that risks of substandard audits can be minimized and/or their effectiveness enhanced. The two key measures in this regard are the reporting structure of the internal audit to ensure their independence and the performance of audits according to some audit standards, preferably the standards of internal audit.
A Review of the Factors Affecting the Implementation of Uganda Revenue Authority's Risk Management Policy.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) Kisaale, James
The purpose of this study was to review the factors affecting the implementation of URA’s risk management policy. The extent to which the factors of Policy standards and objectives, policy resources, policy environment and implementers’ disposition affected implementation of the risk management policy was ascertained. The study employed a cross-sectional research design using both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis based on a sample size of 152 respondents. The findings of the study showed that successful implementation of URA’s risk management policy was contingent upon having clear policy standards and objectives in place; providing adequate resources for its implementation; having a conducive policy environment in place; and ensuring the implementers have a right disposition towards its implementation. The research concluded that the factors of policy standards and objectives, policy resources, policy environment and the disposition of the implementers greatly affect the implementation of policies. The recommendations were that URA should: prioritize the provision of policy resources to enhance implementation of the risk management policy and other institutional policies; ensure that its risk management policy has clearly defined policy standards and objectives that are communicated to all levels of implementation; and give due consideration to setting a conducive policy environment for the implementation of the risk management policy.
Internal Controls and Organisational Performance of United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Entebbe Base
(Uganda Management Institute, 2016-01) KATUSHABE, Patience; Kiwanuka, Michael(Supervisor); Kagambirwe, Gerald Karyeija(Supervisor)
This study sought to establish the relationship between internal controls and organisational performance of United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Entebbe Base. The objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between control environment, monitoring and control activities with organisational performance of United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The study adopted a case study design to collect date from a sample of 165 using a questionnaire survey, interview and documentary review. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis. Qualitative data was analysed by thematic analysis. The study found out that there was a significant positive relationship between control environment, monitoring and control activities with organisational performance. It was thus concluded that control environment, monitoring and control activities with organisational performance. Therefore, it was recommended that public organisations, NGOs/ private organisations and government agencies should establish a control environment, monitoring system and control activities that enhance organisational performance.
The Effect of Child Abuse on Students Academic Performance in Government Aided and Private Secondary Schools in Nyimbwa Sub-county, Luweero District, Uganda.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2016-01) Eyotaru, Eunice
This study explored the effects of child abuse on students’ academic performance in government aided and private secondary schools in Nyimbwa Sub County, Luweero District, Uganda. The problem of variations in students’ academic performance in both government and private secondary schools has persisted in Uganda despite relentless efforts by the government and various education development partners to remedy the problem. The study sought to critically find out the effects of child abuse which is the independent variable through its constructs such as child neglect, child sexual abuse and physical injury and students academic performance as the dependent variable in terms of quality of grades and pass rates in both national and internal examinations in two secondary schools that is Ndejje Secondary School (government aided) in comparison with Ndejje Day Vocational Secondary School (private). These were chosen to be representatives of twenty eight secondary schools in Nyimbwa Sub County, Luweero District. Both qualitative and quantitative data approaches were used during the study and these included interviews, questionnaires and documentary Review methods. Fifteen Interviews were conducted with seven selected students, six teachers and two headteachers. Two hundred and thirty questionnaires were filled by the sampled students within a period of one month. The respondents in the categories were selected using both probability, non probability sampling techniques and written documents such as text books, official documents were also used. The research findings collected using descriptive statistics revealed that child abuse is still rampant. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, and linear regression using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The results of quantitative data showed that the independent variable namely child abuse has less significant effects on students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Nyimbwa Sub County, Luweero District, Uganda .While the qualitative data concurs with the hypotheses. It is upon this background that the research called upon the government of Uganda, associated Non Governmental Organizations, International Organizations and the populace to foster a sustainable child abuse strategy in the fight against child abuse in Uganda.
Performance Management Practices and Employee Performance at Office of the Prime Minister in Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2016-01) Asiimwe, Francis
The study examined the extent to which selected performance management practices influenced employee performance at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in Uganda. The study was motivated by the lack of empirical evidence on the influence of performance management practices on employee performance since performance management system was introduced at OPM in 2002. Four objectives were pursued in conducting the study including: To examine the extent to which performance planning influences employee performance at OPM; To examine the extent to which performance appraisal influences employee performance at OPM; To examine the extent to which training influences employee performance at OPM; and To examine the extent to which performance rewards influence employee performance at OPM. A case study design was used. A sample of 159 persons was selected for this study, and a response rate of 79.8% was realized. The findings revealed that the influence of performance planning on employee performance at Office of the Prime Minister was very weak but statistically significant (r = 0.187 and p = 0.046). It was established that the influence of performance appraisal on employee performance was very weak with no statistical significance (r=0.109 and p = 0.248). It was further established that there was no evidence that training influenced employee performance (r=0.058 and p = 0.538). Finally it was established that the influence of performance rewards on employee performance at Office of the Prime Minister was weak but statistically significant (r=0.342 and p = 0.0001). On the other hand, a multiregression analysis of the IV and OV showed that 25.9% variance in employee performance could be explained by performance management practices. These findings suggested that to achieve sustained high levels of employee performance there was need to correspondingly intensify the performance management interventions carried out. They further suggested that it was possible for employees to perform to their best if management could put in place the right strategies and policies at the work place. It was recommended that OPM continuously reviews the intensity with which its performance management measures were being implemented for improved and sustained employee performance.
The Influence of Training Prison Officers on Observation of Human Rights of Prisoners: A case study of Kampala Remand Prison
(Uganda Management Institute, 2016-10) Awino, Christable
The purpose of conducting this study was to assess the influence of training prison officers on observation of human rights of prisoners while using a case study of Kampala Remand Prison. Specifically, the researcher wanted to establish whether in-service training of prison staffs, leadership development training of prison staff and specialized training have an influence on observation of human rights of prisoners in Kampala Remand Prison. The study was done using a cross sectional research design while considering both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Particularly, interview guide and documentary review was used as the qualitative tool and a questionnaire was adopted the quantitative instrument. The study therefore found out that in-service training of prison staffs has a positive influence on observation of human rights of prisoners in Kampala Remand Prison (r=0.699); leadership development training of prison staff has a positive influence on observation of human rights of prisoners in Kampala Remand Prison (r=0.718) and there is a positive influence of specialized training on observation of human rights of prisoners in Kampala Remand Prison (r=0.668). Therefore, it was concluded that training prison staffs positively influences observation of human rights of prisoners in Kampala Remand Prison. In light to the above conclusions, it was recommended that there is a need to strengthen the leadership (both Board of Directors/Management Committees and management) through training, coaching and mentoring, if observation of human rights of prisoners in Kampala Remand Prison is to be realized.
The Factors Affecting Performance of Adult Learners in YMCA Comprehensive Institute, Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2016-11) Kaggwa, Charles Kizito
This study examined the effect of selected factors on performance of adult learners of Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) Uganda. The study objectives were examining the effect of demographic factors on performance of adult learners, investigating how the learning environment affects the performance of adult learners and the effect of personal characteristics on the performance of adult learners. The study employed qualitative and qualitative approaches. Data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires, interviews and focused group discussions. Data was analyzed using percentages, mean and Std. deviation and focus group discussions were held with teaching staff. Results showed that learning environment such as teaching methods, emotional conditions among significantly (<0.0001) influence the performance of adult learners in YMCA Comprehensive Institute. Results further revealed that that the performance of adult learners of YMCA Comprehensive Institute is significantly (0.0007) influenced by personal characteristics of students such as attitude, ability effort among others. The study also found out that Demographic factors have a significant effect (<0.0001) on the performance of adult learners in YMCA comprehensive institute. The researcher concluded that that all the three variables (demographic factors, personal characteristic and learning environment) affect the academic performance of adult learning students. Institute and provides adult students with life skills. Life skills includes disciplined work habits, caring attitudes, and the ability to cope as well as to create one’s own opportunities and all these factors are essential for adult success. The institute should invest heavily on remedial classes in order to assist the weaker students. Students are supposed to be guided by the teachers especially by mentors on life issues.

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