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Factors Affecting Sustainability of Private Vocational Training Institutions in Uganda. A case Study of Kampala District.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2010-07) KUNYA, Joshua.; Muhenda, Mary Basaasa (Supervisor); Kyobe, Ethel (Supervisor)
This study aimed at analysing factors that affect sustainability of private vocational training institutions in Kampala district, Uganda. The study followed a case study design using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The study population included; board of governors, heads of institutions, finance department staff and instructors from private vocational training institutions of faith based, non governmental organizations and private/ individual orientation. A self administered questionnaire following a 5-point Likert scale was used. In addition, interviews, focus group discussion guides and observation checklist were used. The response rate was fifty five percent (55%). The data were analysed using different statistical techniques which included descriptive statistics, multiple and hierarchical regression. Regression results indicated that government policies, mobilization strategy development, resource gap identification and participative leadership in that order had the highest effect on the sustainability. The influence of moderating variable was significant only under delegative leadership. Conclusions made indicated that leadership style dimension had the least effect, mobilization process had a moderate effect while policy environment had the highest effect on sustainability. Recommendations drawn from the study were that heads of institutions should adopt participative leadership style, enforce training of staff and top management in mobilization strategy development. The Government should formulate policies and strategies to regulate institution owners’ influence on the management of private vocational training institutions. In addition, the Government should provide adequate funds to develop the infrastructure. Further research will consider factors like political and economic environments that could affect sustainability, in addition to influence of international policies on vocational training in private institutions.
Assessing the Factors Influencing the Growth of Slums in Urban Local Governments of Uganda: A case Study of Soroti Municipality
(Uganda Management Institute, 2011-02) PADE, Joseph Walter; Basheka, Benon(Supervisor); Moki, Abubakar Mohammed(Supervisor)
This study was an investigation into the factors that contribute to the growth of slums in Uganda, with Soroti municipality as a Case study. The objectives of the study included: to establish the effect of urban poverty on the growth of slums in Soroti municipality; to find out the contribution of the system of land tenure on the growth of slums in Soroti municipality; to find out the contribution of urban planning framework to the growth of slums in Soroti municipality. The study employed a cross sectional survey design and used both qualitative and quantitative techniques in data collection. The study population was 1302, from which a sample of 310 was selected. The quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson coefficients, and regression analysis. Qualitative data was summarized and quoted or paraphrased in some cases. The findings revealed that, Land tenure had a correlation of .452** towards the growth of slums. Urban planning framework had a correlation of .573**, towards the growth of slums in Soroti municipality. The Coefficient of poverty was 0.328, implying that its effect on Slum growth was 32.8%. Basing on those findings, the researcher came up with a number of recommendations among which were that; Government should provide more funding to SACCOS and deliberately introduce the housing component in their framework to enable the urban poor save for housing development, this should be coupled with establishment of housing finance institutions with affordable interest rates. Government should initiate land banking programmes to provide land for social housing for the urban poor. There should be a deliberate policy to build capacity of local authorities on urban planning and management coupled with an urgent programme for restructuring of urban local Governments to provide enough personnel for urban planning and development control. There should also be massive sensitization programmes throughout the country to create awareness among the communities on urban planning and development control processes and allocation of conditional funds purposely for urban planning activities in the country.
Factors Affecting the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Usage in Teaching and Learning in Institutions of High Learning in Uganda. A case of Bukalasa Agricultural College(BAC)
(Uganda Management Institute, 2013-04) Kiggundu, Wilson Tamale
In decades, Researchers in educational technology have searched for factors to explain trainers' (Teachers and Lecturers) and trainees (students) acceptance and resistance to using Information and communication Technology (ICT) for Instruction that is Teaching and Learning. This study investigated the influence of cost of ICT training materials, Skills development in ICT and administrative support towards ICT usage in Teaching and Learning in Institutions of higher learning and in this case Bukalasa Agricultural College. A cross sectional survey design (quantitative and qualitative) was employed and inorder to emperically investigate the extent to which factors influence ICT usage in Teachimg and Learning, A self administered questionnaire was administered to a sample of 36 lecturers and 240 students. Interviewss were also carried out with 4 administrators from the Administration section. Of the respondents, 62% were male and 32% were female. Observation and documentary review guides were used to obtain information that could not be obtained by use of self administered questionnaire and the interview guide. Using Pearson Linear Co-relation Co-efficient, Results reveal that cost of ICT training materials negatively influenced ICT usage in teaching and learning where as skills development in ICT and administrative support positively influenced ICT usage in Teaching and Learning. This study suggests that ICT usage in teaching and learning institutions of higher learning using Bukalasa Agricultural College as the case study was minimal. Following the study findings, Recommendations were made to encourage stakeholders(administrators, lecturers and students) to explore the possibility of being trained on how to use computers in teaching and learning rather than operating computers. Further research is thus recommended on the replica of this study to be conducted in other institutions of higher learning in other parts of Uganda. Research could be conducted on other variables such as lecturers' perception, and individuals' characteristics, students' ICT skills, and attitude that may affect ICT usage in teaching and learning in institutionsof higher learning in Uganda.
Parents' Participation and Academic Performance in Target Community College, Luwero District, Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-03) Businge, Jane Afra Musinguzi
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. The study recommendations that were suggested included; the need for government to make a policy on the specific roles parents should play in school management, government should increase funding of USE program managers of T.C.C devise non-tuition related means of financing the school and focus should not be on discipline alone but also on other variables like quality of students at the point of entry in senior one, quality of teaching, internal efficiency of the school and staff motivation.
Head Teachers Leadership Styles and Learners Performance in Primary Schools in Gulu District, Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-03) ADIMOLA, Christopher; Karyeija, Gerald Kagambirwe (Supervisor); Barifaijo, Maria Kaguhangire(Supervisor)
This study was carried to find out the contribution of head teachers’ leadership styles in the learners’ performance and possibly suggest positive ways of improving the performance. The study examined the contributions of autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles head teachers are using in the schools in Gulu District. The study used a cross sectional design to study and secure the depth of the data. Two approaches were used, quantitative and qualitative concurrently. Numbers of theories were cited and early researchers’ documentations visited. Observation, interview guides documentary reviews and questionnaire were some of the methods used. The collected data was coded, interpreted and analysed using the SPSS computer programme. The opinions and the findings indicated that the head teachers’ leadership styles were major contributors of performance in schools among learners. The result of the study advised that head teachers need to practice all the three styles of leadership namely autocratic, democratic, and laissez-fair and the finding advice that they should avoid dwelling on one style of leadership alone. It was also found that an institution would run best with support from other players which have been found in the democratic leadership style mostly. The recommendations made were to have more findings on the poor performance of learners .Autocratic leadership style be limitedly practise in the schools since the outcome may be dangerous to the learners. Head teachers should share with the subordinate’s ideas in order to improve learners’ performance. The communities should fully participate in school activities in order to improve performance and head teachers should work together and closely with the stakeholders in the community to improve performance.
Coordinating Center Tutors Leadership Styles and the Performance of Primary Schools in Amuru district, Uganda.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-04) Were, Abrahams Brais
The study investigated and sought to link the Coordinating Centre Tutors leadership styles with the performance of primary schools with particular reference to Amuru District, Uganda. The research was conducted using both quantitative and qualitative approaches using survey, and correlation as research designs. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview guides, focus group discussion guide as well as review of available documents, and records from CCTs and DEOs. Respondents made of DEO, DIS, Inspectors, teachers, head teachers, and SMC members formed a population of 184 members. Data collected was analyzed using the statistical package for social scientists (SPSS), where conclusions were drawn from tables and figures from the package. The study revealed that CCTs employed the various path-goal leadership styles that helped them earn the trust and respect of the stakeholders involved in primary schools. The study also found that CCT’s work had made positive impact on the performance of schools. The findings further revealed that CCT’s and DEO’s office worked together to improve performance in schools. However, it was also noted that there was a general lack of organized outreach activities developed for schools, low ability of pupils in reading, writing, and interpreting simple numeracy. The study concludes that CCT’s leadership styles have significant impact and influence on overall performance of schools. The investigation recommends competence profiling of CCTs on what the schools, districts and PTCs expect to do for any given term. It also recommends training of CCTs in mentoring, coaching, and supporting skills.
The University based factors and quality of service delivery to students living with disabilities in higher education institutions: A case of Kyambogo University
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-11) Adeke, Ester
The study investigated the university based factors and quality of service delivery to students living with disabilities at Kyambogo University. The study was based on the following research objectives; to establish the extent to which accessibility contributes to the quality of service delivery to the disabled students at Kyambogo University, to establish the extent to which curriculum has contributed towards quality of service delivery to disabled students at Kyambogo University and to establish the extent to which staff capacity contributes towards quality of service delivery to the disabled students‟ at Kyambogo University. The study employed a case study design and both quantitative and qualitative approaches. In total, a sample of 125 respondents was chosen who included administrators, technical staff, non technical staff and disabled students. The data collection methods used were questionnaires and interviews. Data was analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis. The study findings revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between accessibility and quality of service delivery, there is a positive significant relationship between curriculum and quality of service delivery and lastly staff capacity and quality of service delivery to students with disability in KYU is positively significantly related. It was concluded that: (i) Kyambogo University still has a problem given the fact that some buildings are not accessible to students with disabilities. Some students have not been able to access information given the delay in feedback, and also some information put on notice boards is not accessible given the fact that notice boards are crowded all the time. Some of the vital information on notice boards is removed before the PWDs can access it. Lecturers are conducted in crowded classes that make it uncomfortable to students with disabilities to access. (ii) The curriculum does not cater for people with disabilities and needs to be adjusted; some courses have contents that don‟t suit the PWDs in this sense. The lecturers use a style of teaching that does not favor the impaired; the absence of brailles has worsened the whole situation. (iii) Some of the KYU staff members lack the expertise in handling PWDs and therefore are not trained on how to deal with students with disabilities.. The students complained of not receiving enough guidance from lecturers. It was recommended that (i)There is need to improve on the infrastructure (roads, buildings) electronic devices (modern ones e.g internet services with jaws programmes for the blind, buildings with loop systems for the deaf. KYU should employee the visual impaired person responsible for braille Many times the students meet the costs of the services rendered to them by guides and interpreters. (ii) The curriculum should be adjusted to suit some learners with visual impairments by removing some contents in the courses taught that don‟t favor the visually impaired. (iii) Lecturers should get sufficient training on how to handle and deal with the PWDs in class. And lastly, there is need to train the staff on how to handle students with disabilities. Staff training on overall school inclusion plan should be high on the list of needs as well.
Institutional self-assessment and quality of higher education: A case study of Uganda Management Institute
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) Okeng, Patrick Micheal
The study was concerned with the relationship between institutional self-assessment and quality of education at Uganda Management Institute. The research was guided by three objectives which aimed at establishing the relationship between governance structures, teaching and educational facilities and quality of education. By use of a case study design, 296 respondents were used as the sample size with 289 responding to the questionnaires and 7 of them interviewed and all these were important in investigating the topic at hand. By use of the research hypothesis, the objectives were tested: the three hypotheses, (1) governance structure significantly influence quality of education, (2) teaching significantly influences quality of education and (3) educational facilities significantly influence quality of education. It was noted that; the institute was highly formalized power and authority concentrated at the top; however this never had a significant influence on quality of education. The study also revealed that; teaching methods were rarely varied, assessment strategies lacked alternatives and curriculum was rigidly emphasized while also noting that the educational facilities such as; library, lecture room space and computers were inadequate and insufficient. Therefore the institute needed to regularly engage in institutional self-assessment so as to unearth the gaps within its structure especially with regard to governance structure, teaching and facilities. Improvements in these aspects were thought to be important yardsticks towards achieving and enhancing quality education in the light of; accountability, timely feedback, value for money and customer satisfaction.
Work Force Diversity and Labour Productivity in Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda. A case study of Fortportal Regional Referral Hospital
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) Kalenzi, Victor
This study investigated the effects of workforce diversity on labour productivity of employees in Uganda regional referral hospitals with Fort Portal Regional Referral hospital as a case study. The study specifically looked at; the relationship between gender and labour productivity of employees, cultural differences and labor productivity and the relationship between the level of education and labor productivity. The study used a case study design with both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study population included top management, middle management and operation management. Structured questionnaires were used in the study to collect quantitative data and interviews were used to collect qualitative data from key informants. The results of the survey were analyzed to obtain frequencies, percentages and correlations. Study findings reveal that there is a positive significant relationship between gender and labour productivity (r=251, p=.010). Therefore improvement in gender sensitive balancing and respect leads to improvement in labour productivity. Also there is a positive significant relationship between culture and labour productivity (r=.217, p=0.27), implying that improvement in cultural aspects and respecting cultural values leads to improvement in labour productivity. There is a positive and significant relationship between education and labor productivity (r=325, p=0.001), therefore improvement in education helps improve labour productivity. It was therefore recommended that there is need to put in place a comprehensive gender based policy, promote gender inclusion, introduce sensitization to appreciate different cultural differences, put in place an education and training policy and encourage mentorship.
Factors Affecting the Retention of Uganda National Examinations Board(UNEB) Examiners. A case of UNEB Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) Examiners
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) Lunkuse, Sylvia
This study assesses the factors affecting the retention of Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) examiners with specific reference to Primary Leaving examinations. Geographically the study was particularly conducted at St.Maria Gorret Katende in Mpigi district, Covering period of five years(2008-2012)this period immediately precedes the start of the research and therefore has the most recent and relevant experiences regarding PLE marking. The research idea is summarised in a conceptual framework that portrays the relationships between the study variables. The study sought to examine the factors affecting retention of PLE examiners by UNEB in which motivational factors formed the independent variable while examiner retention was the dependant variable. Literature was reviewed under themes that reflect specific research objectives and the research variables, this aimed at exploring information gaps. In this study, a cross-sectional research design was used. This was adopted in order to collect data from several sample population frames in more or less the same period of time in the one marking centre selected to represent the other marking centres. The design was based on both quantitative and qualitative methods for data collection and analysis. Particularly, the questionnaire and interview methods were used for data collection and both statistical and interpretive techniques were adopted for presentation and analysis of such data. Accordingly, the study findings reveal that there is a positive effect on the motivational factors as regards the retention of examiners at PLE marking level. In other words, when these examiners are not assured of such benefits like; a pay system which is commensurate with the amount of work that they are doing for the institution, favourable organisational policies and practices and a good working environment at marking centres, they are more likely not to stay on, It was therefore concluded that motivation is the most underlying factor in retaining examiners in the marking of PLE. Considering the research findings and conclusions, the study recommended for a clear reward structure, periodic revision of contracts signing, organisational policies and practices that meet the current trends of the working environment and the working conditions to be assessed periodically for a better retention strategy of examiners.
The contribution of Infection Control to Minimizing Tuberculosis transmission in Mbarara main Prison -Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) Asiimwe, Raymond
The study, investigated the contribution of infection control measures to minimizing TB transmission in Mbarara main prison. It specifically looked at managerial, administrative and personal protective TB infection control measures on in minimising TB transmission in Mbarara main prison. The study adopted case study design, the study involved top management, staff members and health workers. The study used questionnaires and interviews and data was analysed to obtain descriptive and inferential statistics as well as expressions and narrative statements. In the study it was agreed that there is a positive significant relationship between managerial TBIC measures and TB transmission, also there is a positive significant relationship between administrative TBIC measures and TB transmission and it was also revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between personal TB protective measures TB transmission. It was therefore concluded that the facility has TBIC in place to control and monitor TB transmission, there are TBIC policies but they are not implemented, new inmates are not screened, stakeholders lack training, there is lack on ventilations in wards and personal protective gears. It was therefore recommended that convene meetings regularly, source for funds for capacity building on TBIC, put up isolation unit, put a policy in place for daily reports.
The Effect of Headteachers Leadership Styles on Teacher Performance in Uganda. Acase Study in Selected Schools in Kabarole District
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) KIRUNGI, Ronald Atwooki; Ssesanga, Karrim(Supervisor); Kateshumbwa, Edgar(Supervisor)
The study examined the effect of the head teacher’s leadership styles on teacher performance in secondary schools in Kabarole district. The study was guided by three research objectives which were; the effect of autocratic leadership style on teacher performance, the effect of democratic leadership on teacher performance and the effect of laissez faire leadership on teacher performance. The study used cross sectional survey design with both qualitative and quantitative results. Study findings revealed that there is a positive effect of autocratic leadership style on teacher performance (r=.686, p=.000) with coefficient of determination R2=0.471 which shows that 47.1 % variation in teachers’ performance is explained by changes in autocratic leadership style, democratic leadership significantly influences teachers performance (r=.589, p=.000). R2=0.346. This implies that any changes in democratic leadership style would lead to 34.6% chance change in teachers’ performance. Also it was found out that the is a positive significant effect of laissez faire leadership on teacher performance (r=.342, p=.000) with a regression coefficient determination of .117 meaning that any changes in laissez-Faire leadership style would lead to 11.7% chance change in teacher’s performance. It was therefore concluded that most secondary schools in Kabarole district practice autocratic leadership style, democratic leadership style is considered a non appropriate leadership style in schools, Head teachers lack the ability and training to apply democratic leadership style, Laissez faire leadership style is not directly applicable largely in all schools. It is therefore recommended that more emphasis be put on training all the head teachers on best practices of applying autocratic leadership, Head teachers need to be a bit more lenient in their autocratic leadership style, train all head teachers in a workshop on the best practices of applying democratic leadership style, employ highly skilled teachers that do not require a lot of supervision for laissez-faire leadership style.
Organisational Factors Influencing Employee Retention in Rakai Area Development Programme of the World Vision, Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) NAMARA, BagumaCharity; Kateshumbwa Mwesigye, Edgar Mwesigye(Supervisor); Kyohairwe, Stella (Supervisor)
The study examined organizational factors influencing employee retention at Rakai Area Development Programme of the World Vision Uganda. The study was premised on the following research objectives: to examine the influence of work place policies on employee, to establish the influence of work place culture on employee retention, to assess the relationship between work place leadership style and employee retention and to establish the influence of job design on employee retention at Rakai Area Development Programme of the World Vision Uganda. The study employed a cross sectional survey design and both quantitative and qualitative approaches. In total, a sample of 33 respondents was chosen who included staff and support staff of Rakai Area Development Programme of the World Vision Uganda. In collecting the data, the researcher used questionnaires and interviews and data was analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and regressions analysis. The study findings revealed that that there is a positive significant relationship between work place policies and employee retention, further more findings revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between work place culture and employee retention, further more findings revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between work place leadership style and employee retention and lastly job design and employee retention are positively significantly related. It was observed that the policy of being sent to an area where somebody cannot easily get acclimatized to the existing conditions presses the employees so hard. It was observed that it is a policy that each staff should reside in her parish of work. Vehicles should be parked at 6pm. The most notable cultural practice was religious devotion and decent dressing. It was observed that leadership style is not democratic but authoritarian. Under this style, some employees desire to be pushed. Whenever they are not pushed there is delay in delivery of results. Findings further revealed sometimes the employees are given unclear roles and responsibilities. It was further revealed that some tasks are allocated on the basis of friendship at Rakai Area Development Programme. It was recommended that: there is need to design policies that are employee friendly or socialization policies. Policies that limit employ accessibility to company property like vehicles should be discarded. The organization should strengthen the culture of training. Providing ample training and development opportunities can discourage turnover by keeping employees satisfied and well-positioned for future growth opportunities. Managers need to reinforce employee productivity and open communication, to coach employees and provide meaningful feedback and inspire employees to work as an effective team. In order to achieve this, organizations need to prepare managers and supervisors to lead and develop effective relationships with their subordinates. World Vision can hire third party specialists to pinpoint the root causes of their workforce challenges. By identifying the root causes, customized action plans can be tailored to fit your organization’s need to and create a retention program customized to your organization.
Factors influencing Student Enrolment in Buloba Primary Teachers’ College, Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) BABIRYE, Florence Ssenfuma; Barifaijo Maria; Kiwanuka Michael
The study assessed the factors influencing student-enrolment in Buloba Primary Teachers’ College, Uganda whereby it focused on social, economic and academic factors in relation to student enrolment in Buloba Primary Teachers College. The study was a cross-sectional research design which applied questionnaires and interview guides as tools to collect data from a sample of 133 respondents. Qualitative and quantitative data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The study revealed that there is positive significant relationship between social factors and student enrolment in primary teacher colleges in Uganda implying that favourable social factors increase student enrolment in colleges and vice versa. The study also revealed that there is moderate positive and significant relationship between economic factors and student-enrolment meaning that favorable economic factors increase student enrolment in primary teacher colleges and vice versa. The study also showed revealed that academic factors have moderate positive relationship with student-enrolment in primary teacher colleges in Uganda meaning that favourable academic factors increase student enrolment in colleges and vice versa. The study recommended the need to have an amendment in the enrolment policy of the college regarding religious affiliation such that students from all religions are free to apply and be admitted to the college. More so, the colleges should invest in sports since it plays a significant role in encouraging students to enroll in the college. The Ministry of Education should invest in the minimum requirements for quality education which also increases student enrolment.
Financial Management and Church Investments in Masindi- Kitara Diocese, Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) Kiviiri, Herbert
The study investigated the relationship between financial management and church investments in Masindi-Kitara Diocese, Uganda. The study specifically examined the planning/budgeting, funding and accountability in relation to investments of the church. Using a case study design, data were collected from a total of 96 clergy, heads of laity and top administrators of the diocese using self administered questionnaires and interviews, it was both qualitative and quantitative data. The finding of the study indicated a significant positive relationship between budgeting and church investments, also there is a positive significant relationship between funding and church investment and also there is a positive significant relationship between accountability and church investments. The study concluded that if proper financial management is in place there is improved investment in the church. The study recommends that Masindi-Kitara diocese should give more priority to improved financial management systems to build strength and trust from the church members through improved investment strategies in the diocese.
Work Force Diversity and Labour Productivity in Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda: A case Study of Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) KALENZI, Victor; Karyeija, Gerald (Supervisor); Kyohairwe, Stella (Supervisor)
This study investigated the effects of workforce diversity on labour productivity of employees in Uganda regional referral hospitals with Fort Portal Regional Referral hospital as a case study. The study specifically looked at; the relationship between gender and labour productivity of employees, cultural differences and labor productivity and the relationship between the level of education and labor productivity. The study used a case study design with both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study population included top management, middle management and operation management. Structured questionnaires were used in the study to collect quantitative data and interviews were used to collect qualitative data from key informants. The results of the survey were analyzed to obtain frequencies, percentages and correlations. Study findings reveal that there is a positive significant relationship between gender and labour productivity (r=251, p=.010). Therefore improvement in gender sensitive balancing and respect leads to improvement in labour productivity. Also there is a positive significant relationship between culture and labour productivity (r=.217, p=0.27), implying that improvement in cultural aspects and respecting cultural values leads to improvement in labour productivity. There is a positive and significant relationship between education and labor productivity (r=325, p=0.001), therefore improvement in education helps improve labour productivity. It was therefore recommended that there is need to put in place a comprehensive gender based policy, promote gender inclusion, introduce sensitization to appreciate different cultural differences, put in place an education and training policy and encourage mentorship.
The Effect of Leadership Style on Organization Performance in Uganda: A case Study of Fort Portal International Nursing School Kabarole District
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) LWANGA, David; Bananuka, Arimpa EkochuJosylin(Supervisor); Kiwanuka, Keefa (Supervisor)
This study investigated the relationship between leadership style and organization performance in Uganda using Fort Portal International Nursing School (FINS) as a case study. The objectives of the study were; to establish the effect of democratic leadership style on the performance of FINS, to establish effect of autocratic leadership style on the performance of FINS; to establish the effect of laissez faire leadership style on the performance of FINS. The study adopted a cross-sectional design that employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Structured questionnaires were administered for collection of quantitative data and focus group discussions were held to generate qualitative data plus documentary review. A sample of 113 respondents were obtained from the targeted population of 160 respondents using Krejcie and Morgan table of population sample determination, this sample population was selected using random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. The data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) to determine correlation between the tow variables and result indicated that there was a positive relationship between democratic style of leadership and organization performance, negative relationship between autocratic and laissez faire styles of leadership and organization performance. This means that that the dimensions of independent variable are significant predictors of organization performance at Fort Portal International Nursing School. Hence the overall conclusion was that leadership style has had an impact on the performance of Fort Portal International Nursing School (FINS). Therefore it is recommended that democratic leadership style should be adopted by the leaders of Fort Portal International School in order to achieve its vision and overcome the growing competition.
The effect of Human Resource Practices on students' Performance at St. John Bosco Core Primary Teachers' College Nyondo, Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) Okello, Patrick Ginyakol
The study examined how human resource practices affect students’ performance at St. John Bosco Core PTC, Nyondo. The study had specific objectives namely; to examine supervisory support practices, staff appraisal practices and continuous professional development practices and their effect on students’ performance. Using a case study design with qualitative and quantitative aapproaches, data was collected from managers, teaching and support staff. In data analysis, means to show the central tendency of responses and correlations as well as regressions to show the magnitude of the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable were obtained. Study findings revealed that supervisory support significantly affects students’ performance since the relationship between the two variables was (r = 0.635, p = 0.000) and the coefficient of determination was (R2 = 0.404); showing that 40.4% variation in students’ performance is explained by changes in the supervisory support in the institution. It was also revealed that staff appraisal significantly affects students’ performance. The correlation between the dependent and independent variable was (r = 0.725, p = 0.000) while, a coefficient of determination was (R2 = 0.526); indicating 52.6% chance change of the overall variance in students’ performance is explained by performance appraisal in this College. It was further established that since there is a positive significant relationship between continuous professional development practices and students’ performance (r = 0.5, P = 0.000), the former significantly affect the latter at the College. Staff supervisory support, staff performance appraisal and continuous professional development practices of staff help in improving the quality of students’ performance. It is rrecommended that independent consultants be hired to train managers on how to implement more effective modes of supervisory support, staff appraisal and professional development.
Factors affecting Sustainability of Christian Based Child Care Non Government Organisations in Entebbe Municipality, Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) Lubega, Mark John
The study focused on examining the factors affecting the sustainability of Christian Based Child Care Non Government Organisations in Entebbe Municipality. The study was based on the following research objectives: to assess the relationship between financial factors and sustainability of Christian Based Child Care NGOs in Entebbe Municipality; to establish the influence of management factors on the sustainability of Christian Based Child Care NGOs in Entebbe Municipality; and to examine the relationship between human resource and sustainability of Christian Based Child Care NGOs in Entebbe Municipality. The study employed a cross sectional survey design and both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used. In total, a sample of 142 respondents were chosen who included 30 top administrators and 112 staff members. Questionnaires and interviews were used. Quantitative data was analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and qualitative data was analysed using content and thematic analysis. The study findings revealed that there was a strong positive significant relationship between financial factors and sustainability of Christian Based Child Care NGOs in Entebbe Municipality; there was a strong positive significant relationship between management factors and sustainability of Christian Based Child Care NGOs in Entebbe Municipality and lastly human resource management factors and sustainability of Christian Based Child Care NGOs in Entebbe Municipality were significantly positively related. (i) Good internal controls enables NGOs to manage the funds very well for example the accou nting systems adequately function. It was observed that NGOs have strong fund management framework, once the controls are in place, then the organisation needs to monitor its effectiveness. Monitoring tools consist primarily of performance ratios that managers and directors need to track to ensure that funds are being managed properly. Findings further revealed that NGOs in Entebbe have well-functioning internal audit system. (ii) It was observed that planning in most NGOs is done by the top level management and sometimes by the technical committee. The planning exercise has helped to create room for sustainability. Findings revealed that some of the NGOs do carry out supervision control of the activities, control is provided by comparisons of actual results against the planned. It was observed that some NGOs have put in place a monitoring and supervision mechanisms although in some NGOs, these are not efficient. It was recommended that: (i) the audit process in CBCC NGOs need to be governed in a more effective manner so that risks of substandard audits can be minimized and/or their effectiveness enhanced so as to ensure NGO sustainability. (ii)There is need for NGOs to stick to a management style that will ensure sustainability. (iii)There is need to empower employees by explaining tasks and allowing them to manage their duties, checking in with them for clarification as needed as an avenue to ensure that they work towards sustainability. There is need to create an environment of open communication for employees to approach the managers on matters that will help the NGO become selfsustaining
Psycho - Social Factors affecting student drop out in Kasenyi secondary school, Mubende district - Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) Nalubega, Diana Bukenya
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.

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