UMI Staff Publications

Permanent URI for this communityhttps://umispace.umi.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12305/332

Browse

Now showing 1 - 20 of 57

Remuneration and Motivation of Teachers in Government Aided Secondary Schools in Mukono District
(Makerere University Research Journal (MURJ), 2008) Malunda, Paul Netalisile
This article examines the relationship between remuneration and motivation of teachers in government aided secondary schools in Mukono District. It examines relationship between (i) salaries, (ii) allowances, (iii) fridge benefits and motivation of teachers in government aided in Mukono District. A sample of 130 teachers was selected from a total of 313 teachers from eight purposively selected secondary schools in the District. Descriptive cross sectional survey design was used to collect data using questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions and document analysis. Pearson’s correlation and regression analysis were used to measure the degree and strength of the relationship between remuneration and motivation. The article reveales that remuneration explains 43.3% of the variations in motivation of teachers. The findings indicate that fridge benefits and allowances are significant predictors of teacher motivation. The article recommends that the government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Education and Sports, lifts the ban on teacher recruitment to have all teachers on the payroll, introduces rural schools’ allowances and build low cost houses for accommodation so as to attract qualified teachers to rural schools. These moves should boost teacher motivation.
Remuneration and Motivation of Teachers in Government Aided Secondary Schools in Mukono District
(Makerere University Research Journal (MURJ), 2008) Malunda, Paul Netalisile
This article examines the relationship between remuneration and motivation of teachers in government aided secondary schools in Mukono District. It examines relationship between (i) salaries, (ii) allowances, (iii) fridge benefits and motivation of teachers in government aided in Mukono District. A sample of 130 teachers was selected from a total of 313 teachers from eight purposively selected secondary schools in the District. Descriptive cross sectional survey design was used to collect data using questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions and document analysis. Pearson’s correlation and regression analysis were used to measure the degree and strength of the relationship between remuneration and motivation. The article reveales that remuneration explains 43.3% of the variations in motivation of teachers. The findings indicate that fridge benefits and allowances are significant predictors of teacher motivation. The article recommends that the government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Education and Sports, lifts the ban on teacher recruitment to have all teachers on the payroll, introduces rural schools’ allowances and build low cost houses for accommodation so as to attract qualified teachers to rural schools. These moves should boost teacher motivation.
Remuneration and Motivation of Teachers in Government aided Secondary Schools in Mukono District.
(Makerere University Research Journal, 2008-10) Malunda, Paul Netalisile
This article examines the relationship between remuneration and motivation of teachers in government aided secondary schools in Mukono District. It examines relationship between (i) salaries, (ii) allowances, (iii) fridge benefits and motivation of teachers in government aided in Mukono District. A sample of 130 teachers was selected from a total of 313 teachers from eight purposively selected secondary schools in the District. Descriptive cross sectional survey design was used to collect data using questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions and document analysis. Pearson’s correlation and regression analysis were used to measure the degree and strength of the relationship between remuneration and motivation. The article reveals that remuneration explains 43.3% of the variations in motivation of teachers. The findings indicate that fridge benefits and allowances are significant predictors of teacher motivation. The article recommends that the government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Education and Sports, lifts the ban on teacher recruitment to have all teachers on the payroll, introduces rural schools’ allowances and build low cost houses for accommodation so as to attract qualified teachers to rural schools. These moves should boost teacher motivation.
Using a performance measurement framework to overcome the odds against performance management in the public sector
(African Journal of Public Affairs, 2011) Nabaho, Lazarus
The importance of measuring the efficiency and effectiveness of governmental programmes features prominently in almost every discourse related to programme monitoring and evaluation. Phrases like ‘what gets measured gets done and if you cannot measure it you cannot manage it’ attest to the significance attached to measuring the efficiency and effectiveness of governmental programmes. Despite the apparent appreciation of the benefit of performance measurement, how to measure the performance of governmental programmes continues to elude academics and practitioners of public management. This article, informed by available literature on performance measurement in the public sector and the New Public Management paradigm, contends that measuring the efficiency and effectiveness of governmental programmes requires development of a performance measurement framework or logical model consisting of outcomes, outputs, activities and inputs for the programme. Performance indicators, that specify what to measure, should consequently be developed for each component in the results framework. Since performance measurement hinges upon availability of timely and reliable information, identification of the sources of information on performance indicators; determination of the methods and frequency of data collection; and assignment of the responsibility for data collection are stressed in discussion.
Teacher Professional Development and Quality of Pedagogical Practices in Public Secondary Schools in Uganda
(The Ugandan Journal of Management and Public Policy Studies, 2012) Malunda, Paul Netalisile
The study examined the influence of teacher professional development on quality of pedagogical practices in public secondary schools in Uganda and specifically examined the extent to which induction, coaching and training workshops explain variations in quality of pedagogical practices. A cross-sectional survey design was used in which 76 head teachers and 934 teachers from 95 public secondary schools were selected using multistage sampling. Descriptive and ordered logistic regression was used to analyze data collected from teachers, while content analysis was used to analyze data collected using lesson observations, document analysis, and interviews. The findings revealed that teacher professional development significantly explains quality of pedagogical practices, and yet institutionalized continuous professional development systems were lacking in these schools. To enhance quality of pedagogical practices, the MoES should expedite the implementation of the Secondary Teacher Development Management Systems programme meant to ensure continuous professional development of teachers
Adopting new approaches for public procurement efficiency: critical success factors (CSFs) for the implementation of e-procurement in Uganda’s public sector
(International Journal of Procurement Management, 2012) Basheka, Benon; Oluka, Pross N.; Mugurusi, Godfrey
In the public sector, the issue of efficiency and effectiveness (value for money) is now a key governance agenda. Electronic procurement has become prominent in the language and strategy of the public sector effectiveness in both developed and developing countries. E-procurement is currently one of the key topics in the e-government arena; many organisations need advice and guidance about proceeding with this new approach. In this paper, we examine the critical success factors (CSFs) for implementation of e-procurement technologies in Uganda’s public sector context. The findings of this study confirm that in Uganda’s context, the major CSFs for e-procurement include: 1 careful involvement of suppliers 2 systematic risk management approaches 3 systematic redesign of organisational processes 4 use of experienced consultants 5 careful selection of software providers. We suggest policy and managerial implications in the adoption of e-procurement.
Public Sector Reforms in Africa: What Lessons have we Learnt?
(Forum for Development Studies, 2012-03) Karyeija Kagambirwe, Gerald
Several public sector reforms (PSR) have taken place in Africa over the last few decades with varying degrees of success; these range from very excellent performance to limited success and then failure. However, regardless of the evaluation results, they have without a doubt had an impact on the way we understand and shape public management on the African continent. Inevitably, a number of insights and lessons have been gained on the subject matter. In this article, I suggest that a number of lessons have been learnt which should guide reformers to improve on public sector reforms and scholars to seek further explanations for failure and success. There is also the need for students of public sector reforms to question further the prevailing assumptions and theories underpinning these reforms. The 10 lessons highlighted are: (1) there is a need to acknowledge the importance of culture and context, because at times local values contradict the content of reform efforts; (2) PSR need both political support and support from the civil society; (3) PSR take time to bear fruit; (4) incremental implementation may be better; (5) not all support for PSR is altruistic; (6) corruption still hinders reform in Africa; (7) there is a need to revisit the role of donors; (8) ﬁrst things ﬁrst – let us create a credible public sector before we reform it; (9) ownership of reform programmes by African governments and other stakeholders is necessary; and (10) despite these reforms, Africa still remains poor.
Participation of Workers’ and Employers’ Organizations in Poverty Reduction Strategies in Uganda
(Asian Social Science, 2012-03) Karyeija Kagambirwe, Gerald; Basheka, Benon C.
It is now over a decade since poverty reduction strategies were embraced by Uganda as a one of the preconditions to reach the debt relief completion point associated with Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative. Between 1997 and 2008, the Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP) was the overarching planning framework for the country. The PEAP has been Uganda’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP), guiding policy formulation and program implementation. In 2007, a review of the PEAP was done culminating into the National Development Plan (NDP), 2010/11 - 2014/15. It has been observed that while the PEAP was being formulated and implemented, the participation of the civil society (including workers and employers organisations) was limited to very few organizations, with no full-time engagement. This was founded on the premise that policy formulation was a preserve of government and the social partners had no business in the process of national planning. The engagement and participation of workers and employers began in 2002, when PEAP was being reviewed. However, the engagement was weak because it had no clear institutional framework. There was commendable participation during the recently concluded National Development Plan. In this article, we used a qualitative case study mainly involving key in-depth interviews and documentary analysis. The participation of workers and employers’ organisations’ (Note 1) involvement in the poverty reduction strategies since 1999 is presented in four parts. First, an overview of the socio-economic development trends in Uganda is outlined. Second, the concept of social dialogue is outlined. Third, the state of social dialogue in the country is highlighted. Fourth, we analyse the social partners’ participation in the country’s national development planning process.
The Impact of Culture on Performance Appraisal Reforms in Africa: The Case of Uganda’s Civil Service
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2012-04-01) Karyeija, Gerald Kagambirwe
This article explores the impact of administrative culture on performance appraisal reforms in Uganda’s civil service. Data gathered from 147 questionnaires, 29 interviews and various documents indicates that administrative culture sabotages the actual conduct of performance appraisals and undermines its institutionalization. The study supports the use of power distance and uncertainty avoidance. The additional dimensions of political (neutrality) biasness and ethnicity are a highly relevant addition to the literature on administrative culture and its linkage to instruments of management. Thus, for the successful introduction of performance appraisals, culture matters because the performance appraisal is imposed from abroad and requires a compatible host administrative culture in order to take root. In this case, the host administrative culture was not compatible in many respects with the values underlying the appraisal reforms. Although the Ugandan government introduced appraisal reforms, incompatibility between the values embedded in the appraisal and the host administrative culture watered down the reform.
Measuring the performance of contractors in government construction projects in developing countries: Uganda’s context
(African Journal of Business Management, 2012-08-15) Basheka, Benon C.; Tumutegyereize, Milton
Traditionally, the success of projects is measured on time, cost and quality parameters; although, most construction projects in Uganda have not performed well on each of these parameters. In this paper, we identify important indicators that are useful for measuring contractors’ performance in Uganda’s context. The paper develops a simple performance measurement framework for measuring the performance of contractors. It also identifies a set of challenges faced by contractors in Uganda that need the attention of policy makers and those in managerial positions. The findings are original and add to the stock of existing knowledge in understanding the unique context of the construction industry in developing countries.
Driving up standards: civil service management and decentralization: Case study of Uganda
(Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance, 2012-12) Nabaho, Lazarus
There is a consensus that decentralization by devolution leads to improved service delivery, but debate on the appropriate type of personnel arrangements for delivering decentralized services is far from over. Put differently, the discourse on whether civil service management should be decentralized or devolved still rages on. Little wonder that countries which started off with decentralized civil service management models in the 1990s are currently centralizing some aspects of personnel management while others are having centralized and decentralized personnel arrangements operating side by side in sub-national governments. The paper argues that civil service management should be decentralized whenever a country chooses the path of decentralization by devolution. Using Uganda’s example, the paper highlights two major challenges of managing the civil service under separate personnel arrangements: civil service appointments devoid of merit, and the perennial failure to attract and retain qualified human resource. The paper presents proposals on how to ensure meritocracy in appointments and how to bolster attraction and retention of human capital in local governments.
Human resource management in local governments: An analysis of recruitment and selection practices in Uganda
(The Journal of African & Asian Local Government Studies, 2013) Nabaho, Lazarus; Kiiza, Alfred
The transfer of staff hiring and firing decisions from the central government to the district local governments through the District Service Commissions (DSCs) is considered to be one of the cornerstones of the Ugandan decentralization reforms. Architects of Uganda's decentralization policy opted for a separate personnel system because it increases responsiveness, enhances accountability of civil servants to elected leaders, and overcomes the challenge of dual allegiance by civil servants to central and local government masters. However, the decentralization of civil service management has come along with unintended or perverse effects. One such effect is sacrificing merit by the DSCs during recruitment and selection processes. In this paper, we argue that the legal framework for appointing the DSC and the defacto local eligibility criteria for appointment to the DSC; the size and ethnic composition of district local governments; and the tendency to associate districts with employment for indigenous are some of the key obstacles to merit-based recruitment and selection in local governments in Uganda.
Teaching-learning quality assurance benchmarks and characteristics that promote learner outcomes among Public Administration students at Uganda Management Institute: An exploratory study.
(International Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, 2013-03) Basheka, Benon; Nkata L., James; Kaguhangire-Barifaijo, Maria
In today’s academic environment, leaders at higher educational institutions face increasing demands as stakeholders’ expectations rise and resources diminish (Randall and Coakley, 2007). This paper examines student’s perspectives on the measures of teaching –learning quality assurance benchmarks and study environment conditions, which are likely to promote attainment of the learners’ outcomes. Of the 294 students who were sampled for the study, 279 returned the completed survey instrument suggesting a response rate of 94.5%. The paper identifies critical learning and teaching quality assurance benchmarks and a number of facilitator-student behaviors considered by students as pertinent for the realization of their learning outcomes. The results are original and compare well to the existing body of local and international literature.
Recentralization of local government Chief Administrative Officers appointments in Uganda: Implications for downward accountability
(Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance, 2013-11) Nabaho, Lazarus
The Uganda Constitution of 1995 spelt out the principle of decentralization by devolution. Accordingly, from 1995 to 2005, district local governments had a dejure mandate to hire and fire all categories of civil servants through their respective district service commissions (DSCs). Following the Constitutional amendment in September 2005, the right to hire and fire district chief administrative officers (CAOs) reverted to central government. Critics of recentralization of CAO appointments contend that the shift in the policy and legislation for managing CAOs runs contrary to the principles of decentralization by devolution. This paper argues that recentralization of CAOs has confused reporting, reduced the autonomy of sub-national governments in civil service management, undermined accountability of CAOs to elected councils, and shifted the loyalty of CAOs from local governments with and for which they work to central government that appoints and deploys them. To deepen accountability in local governments, the paper advocates for decentralization of CAO appointments, but for participation of central government in recruitment of CAOs within the confines of a separate personnel system. It further calls for a rethinking of the current call by the 9th Parliament to recentralize human resource in health in local governments owing to accountability challenges of managing the civil service in sub-national governments under an integrated personnel system.
Teachers’ Protest Movements and Prospects for Teachers Improved Welfare in Uganda
(Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2015-04-01) Namara, Rose B.; Kasaija, Josephine
Since the early 40s to today, teachers in Uganda organized themselves into unions and demanded for better conditions of service. Despite the long history of different forms of teachers’ protests, the contribution of these protests towards influencing the teacher’s welfare in the country is not sufficiently analyzed in the academic and policy circles. Up till now, it is not very clear what these protests have achieved. Written against the background of teachers’ protests in Uganda, this paper examines the effects of collective action of teachers on their welfare. Interviews with Uganda National Teachers Union Staff, Primary School Teachers, and Ministry of Education and Sports officials indicate that, teachers protests movement have enabled to show the public that teachers are unfairly remunerated and have also contributed to some incremental changes in teachers’ salaries and provision of some housing facilities by government. However, these protests have had minimal contribution to a policy and institutional framework that favour sustained improvement in teachers’ welfare as these protests are recurrent. The findings suggest that prospects for teachers’ protests to cause welfare changes in lives of teachers reside in proper mobilization of different categories of teachers as well as teachers’ ability to broadly link their welfare to professionalism and attainment of the education outcomes. Keywords: teachers protests, teachers welfare, teachers professionalism, Uganda
Network Governance and Capacity of Local Governments to deliver LED in Uganda
(Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance, 2015-12) Namara, Rose B; Karyeija, Gerald Kagambirwe; Mubangizi, Betty C
This paper discusses network governance and its contribution to the capacity of local governments (LGs) to deliver local economic development (LED) in Uganda. Although a formal LED policy was only established in Uganda in February 2014, there have been LED-inspired practices in the past decade. Various scholars and practitioners have observed that the autonomy and capacity of LGs to deliver LED is limited, but have been hopeful that new governance strategies like network governance would increase the capacities of LGs. However, neither network governance arrangements among LGs, nor their potential to improve governance capacity, have been documented. In a case study of Kyenjojo District, this paper finds that existing network governance arrangements have been fundamental in improving financial autonomy at this LG, delivering some income to invest in LED activities, although no evidence was found of reduced transaction costs in transforming local economies. The study further reveals that network governance arrangements have not led to the development of specialised skills in regulation or law enforcement, and capacity gaps are evident amongst staff and members in understanding the private sector and how it works. On a positive note, there is clear evidence of attempts by the LG to be innovative. Based on these findings, this study recommends that LGs need to consider a multi-pronged or multi-network governance approach to LED, which in turn will require a refocusing of governance mechanisms to become more dynamic and responsive, and offer incentives to the various actors in the development sector.
Marketing Strategies and Market Performance of M-Sente a Mobile Money Product of Uganda Telecom Ltd
(Universal Journal of Management, 2016) Waiswa, Bob Eustace; Nduhura, Alex; Mugerwa, Benedict; Settumba, John Paul; Wanume, Paul; Businge, Hannington
Purpose- Intrigued by the poor market performance of M-Sente product of Uganda Telecom Limited (UTL), this study examined the relationship between marketing strategies and the market performance of M-Sente, a mobile money product of Uganda Telecom Limited. Specifically, study: examined the relationship between pricing and market performance of M-Sente; examined the relationship between promotion and market performance of M-Sente; and, examined the relationship between place and market performance of M-Sente. Design/methodology- The study adopted a cross section study design and both quantitative and qualitative approaches. In total, a sample of 120 respondents was chosen and included members of the marketing team, Sales team, dealers (Central), sub dealers (Central) and M-Sente outlets (Central). Data was collected by means of questionnaires and interviews, and analysis of quantitative data was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings – This paper revealed that UTL’s prices were lower than the competition, though customers did not feel they were getting value for money. This explains why UTL’s market share continues to decline despite their competitive prices. The study findings revealed that there is a positive relationship between marketing strategies and market performance of M-Sente mobile money product of UTL. Further, it was noted that pricing had a positive correlation with market performance (r=0.444**; p<.001); promotion had a positive significant relationship with market performance (r=.171*; p<.001); and place was positively correlated with market performance in UTL, though not significantly (r=.366; p>.001).The findings of this paper show that the price of M-Sente products was found to be low although the number of customers kept on declining. This is contrary to the law of demand that postulates that the lower the price the higher the demand. Results showed that M-Sente had a small number of retail outlets distributed all over Kampala. It was not featuring significantly in the rural areas, because most people in the rural areas have no bank accounts and largely rely on mobile money transactions. This means that even if a customer wanted to use M-Sente, they had to travel far in search of an M-Sente outlet. There is revelation that customers would rather use the competitors’ mobile money services (more widely spread out in every town and more accessible). The promotional strategies through advertising had proved to be very costly to UTL, yet the results from them were so minimal, contributing to significant losses. Thus, UTL needs to explore other less costly means of sales promotion, such as handing out samples of its products, having promotional products branded with its logo, or other gifts at key locations. One of the major drawbacks for UTL’s M-Sente services was the limited accessibility. Therefore, the company should carry out thorough planning on the location of the mobile money outlets. The results (findings) of this research can’t be generalized. Implications- Pricing is one of the marketing strategies that UTL is using to improve its market performance, by charging rates lower than the rest of the telecom companies, though this has not resulted into better market performance. UTL has engaged in a number of promotions for example sales promotion, advertising promotion and on line promotions, in an effort to inform, persuade and influence people when making a decision to buy. However, the fewer outlets in the city centre seemed to be countering the efforts through promotion. This calls for better planning on the location of the mobile money outlets within and outside Kampala. In addition, the outlets need to be strategically located in places where it is easy to outwit competitors given the marketing strategies employed.
Contract Management and Performance of Road Maintenance Projects: The Case of Arua Municipality
(Universal Journal of Management, 2016) Aluonzi, Godfrey; Oluka N., Pross; Nduhura, Alex;
This purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between contract management and performance of road maintenance projects in Arua Municipality. A cross-sectional survey design was used, with data collected from a sample of 102 respondents using questionnaire survey and interviews. The study found a significant relationship between contract administration, relationship management and contract closure and performance of the maintenance projects. We conclude that improved payment mechanism, controlled contract variations, improved communication channels and dispute management improve project performance. The study recommends that the government of Uganda should increase the budget for road works; internal audit function be strengthened, contract management meetings be regularly held and contract specifications clearly articulated and adhered to; and technical staff should be trained in contract management and stringent performance measures provided as controls to adequately punish errant officials. These findings offer a useful foundation in the road sector for policy and practical improvement in Uganda.
Instructional Supervision and the Pedagogical Practices of Secondary School Teachers in Uganda
(Journal of Education and Practice, 2016) Malunda, Paul; Onen, David; Musaazi, John C. S.; Oonyu, Joseph
This paper looks at the effect of instructional supervision by school authorities on the pedagogical practices of teachers in public secondary schools in Uganda. To date, research into this field in the country has focused more on the technicalities of supervision rather than on how the teachers have been responding to it. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey design, in which both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis were applied. Study respondents included 934 teachers randomly selected from 95 public secondary schools, 76 head teachers, and two officials from the Directorate of Education Standards of the Ministry of Education and Sports. Ordered logistic regression technique was used to establish the effect of instructional supervision on the pedagogical practices of teachers. Findings of the study revealed that both classroom observation (odd ratio=4.1; p=0.000<0.05) and portfolio supervision (odd ratio=2.3; p=0.000<0.05) have statistically significant effect on the pedagogical practices of teachers in public secondary schools in Uganda. Furthermore, the study established that school authorities were inadequately carrying out instructional supervision, thereby leaving teachers to employ ineffective pedagogical practices. The study concluded that teachers’ pedagogical practices are dependent on the manner in which they are supervised, other factor notwithstanding. Therefore, in order to augment the pedagogical practices of teachers, school inspection by the Directorate of Education Standards should be increased and regular in-service training needs to be provided to head teachers as well as subject heads on how to conduct classroom observations and portfolio supervision in schools
Instructional Supervision and the Pedagogical Practices of Secondary School Teachers in Uganda
(Journal of Education and Practice, 2016) Malunda, Paul; Onen, David; Musaazi, John C. S.; Oonyu, Joseph
This paper looks at the effect of instructional supervision by school authorities on the pedagogical practices of teachers in public secondary schools in Uganda. To date, research into this field in the country has focused more on the technicalities of supervision rather than on how the teachers have been responding to it. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey design, in which both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis were applied. Study respondents included 934 teachers randomly selected from 95 public secondary schools, 76 head teachers, and two officials from the Directorate of Education Standards of the Ministry of Education and Sports. Ordered logistic regression technique was used to establish the effect of instructional supervision on the pedagogical practices of teachers. Findings of the study revealed that both classroom observation (odd ratio=4.1; p=0.000<0.05) and portfolio supervision (odd ratio=2.3; p=0.000<0.05) have statistically significant effect on the pedagogical practices of teachers in public secondary schools in Uganda. Furthermore, the study established that school authorities were inadequately carrying out instructional supervision, thereby leaving teachers to employ ineffective pedagogical practices. The study concluded that teachers’ pedagogical practices are dependent on the manner in which they are supervised, other factor notwithstanding. Therefore, in order to augment the pedagogical practices of teachers, school inspection by the Directorate of Education Standards should be increased and regular in-service training needs to be provided to head teachers as well as subject heads on how to conduct classroom observations and portfolio supervision in schools.

Browse

Browsing UMI Staff Publications by Issue Date