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Effect of Street Vending on the Lives of Pupils in Western Division, Tororo Municipality, Tororo District
(Uganda Christian University, 2023-07-31) Doris Joyce Akisa
Despite of various child protection measures at both national and international levels, children have continued to live risky and degrading lives. Majority of who live in heavily degraded environments doing activities or work that is detrimental to their lives and schooling. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of street vending on lives of pupils in Western Division of Tororo Municipality, Tororo district. Specifically, the study was aimed at finding out the forms of street vending and the effect of street vending on lives of pupils in Western Division of Tororo Municipality, Tororo district the study also examined measures of preventing pupils from engaging in street vending in Western Division of Tororo Municipality, Tororo district. The study used qualitative research approach and a case study design of 15 participants who include local leaders (LL), local people (LP) and children involved in street vending (CSV) were interviewed. Data was collected from participants using interview method. The study found that food vending is one of the vending activities that pupils are involved in. other forms of street vending in which children are involved in are mobile technology vending, fresh product vending, vending in clothes and vending in scholastic materials. This Study findings also show that pupils who engage in street vending experience poor nutrition as well as poor school academic performance among pupils and street vending results in pupils committing juvenile crimes. Findings also show that teenage marriages among pupils are results of street vending in Western division of Tororo Municipality. The study recommended passing legislation and policy may help prevent pupils from engaging in street vending as well as creating education and awareness. Other recommendations include implementing social support programmes utilizing child protection services and social support programmes may help prevent pupils from engaging in street vending.
Substance Abuse and Socio-Demographic Factors Associated With Academic Performace in Universal Secondary (Use) in Industrial Division of Mbale City
(Uganda Christian University, 2024) Mary Nalumansi
Background: Many students today are under substance abuse resulting in failure to enroll in schools, perform poorly in academics and as a consequence, drop out of school. Objective: the major objective of this study was to assess substance abuse and academic performance in USE schools in the Industrial Division of Mbale City. Specifically, the study assessed substance abuse and academic performance as well as socio economic factors and academic performance in USE in Industrial Division of Mbale City.It also established socio-demographic factors and academic performance in the Industrial Division of Mbale City. Method: The study used a cross-sectional study with the help of both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data was collected from 80 respondents in the Industrial Division using a semi-structured questionnaire and interview guide. A purposive sampling technique was used to select research participants and data analysis was done using tables Results: Study findings show that substance abuse leads to school dropout as supported by 49% of study participants. Students who abuse drugs perform poorly academically (50%) and usually miss classes (56%) leading to low academic performance. Additionally, the level of family income determines the incidence of substance abuse where students from high-income families are substance abusers (46%) and those students with parents without education also abuse drugs (28%). Other socio-economic factors of substance abuse include peer pressure (31%) and gender (55%). There are socio-demographic factors of substance abuse that significantly influence academic performance such as place of residence (43%) and age (55%). Conclusions: Students who experience substance abuse perform poorly and drop out of school. Those from affluent families in urban settings can experience substance abuse irrespective of age and peer influence. Recommendations: The government through various law enforcement agencies should control drug and substance use including narcotics in schools. Schools in partnership with Ministry of Education and parents should also put in place policies and regulations help to control substance abuse among students and strive to undertake and promote effective teaching-learning processes
Socio-Economic and Demographic Factors Associated With Enhancing Reproductive Health of Women in Bunyafa Sub County Sironko District
(Uganda Christian University, 2024) Morren Namuhenge
Background: many women do not have access to reproductive health leading to high morbidity and high child mortality Objective: this aimed at assessing social -economic and Demographic factors associated with enhancing reproductive health of women in Bunyafa sub county sironko Method: the study used cross sectional study with the help of both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data was collected from 80respondents in Bunyafa sub county using a structured questionnaire and interview guide. Purpossive sampling technique was used to select research participants. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statics and content analysis for qualitative data. Results: the findings of research study show that limited decision making(39 percent) hinder access to reproductive health services by women alongside gender roles (29percent). In addition socio-demographic factors of age(36 percent) and place of residence(rural or urban) (45 percent) determines Access to reproductive health of women. Further soco economic factors such as income levels (42percent), peer influence (53 percent) and levels of women's education have been cited as central determinants of access to reproductive health of women. Conclusion: young women without decision making power and residing in rural areas with low income and low education levels have been found to have less or no access to reproductive health. Recommendation: the ministry of health together with gender, labour and social development counterpart should strengthen enforcement of policies regarding universal access to reproductive health by women, curtail social exclusion and improve availability, accessibility and utilization of reproductive health by women. Also the government should reduce taxation on entrepreneural businesses so as to boost economic household income through business incubation, Skilling an parish development model for the empowerment of marginalized and economically unsound person including women groups.
THE EFFECT OF GENDER INEQUALITY ON PSYCHOSOCIAL WELBEING OF WOMEN IN KAMUTUR SUB COUNTY BUKEDEA DISTRICT
(2024) TINO ESEZA FLORENCE
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION POLICY AND ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MBALE CITY
(Mayor Feston, 2024) Mayor Feston
Students’ Complaint Management System: Case Study Bbuc Faculty of Engineering, Design and Technology
(Uganda Christian University, 2024) Collins Arikyo
Student’s complaint management system (SCMS) is a web-based platform that allows students to submit complaints and get feedback regarding various aspects of their educational experience, such as course content, faculty behavior, issues with semester results, or administrative issues. The system may also allow students to track the status of their complaints and receive updates on any actions taken. The goal of a web-based student complaint system is to provide students with a convenient and efficient way to voice their concerns and ensure that their complaints are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner. It can also help educational institutions to identify and address areas for improvement and enhance the overall student experience. Complaints are important drivers for improvement in service delivery for any enterprise. Like other types of customers, students also complain. Students’ complaints may result from actions of University/College management or government policy and regulations. However, to what extent all Universities/Colleges are effective or ineffective in managing these complaints is still a big challenge. The study implies that the Colleges should take complaints as an opportunity to improve their daily operations which will resolve hidden issues that were not known.
An Analysis on the Contribution of Sage on the Socioeconomic Wellbeing in the Lives of the Elderly Living in Northern Division, Mbale City
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-02-23) Divine Hope Mugide
The purpose of this was study was to find out contribution of sage on the socioeconomic wellbeing in the lives of the elderly living in northern division Mbale city. The study was guide by the three objectives to examine the spread and performance of the sage program on the elderly persons living. Identify the effectiveness of the evaluation system of the sage activity program, establish the impact of the sage program on the socioeconomic wellbeing of the elderly living in the areas of the northern division Mbale city. The study was both qualitative and quantitative. The study employed purposive sampling basing on their area of expertise in the study. The sample of the study was small with a total number of 67respondents, 16 beneficiaries and 4 key informants this was because of limited resources and time. Data was collected through structured questionnaires, in-depth interviews and interview guides. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS software and it was presented using tables for easy understanding and qualitative data was analyzed thematically for easy understanding of the statistical information to all readers. The findings of the study presented the general overview of how the elderly benefited socially and economically from the SAGE program for instance they have accumulated asserts like phones, farm land, chairs among others from SAGE program, the business or income generating project that the elderly are engaging for example shop selling, bar selling, salon operation among others and the skills that they have learnt and have helped them to manage or operate their businesses. The findings of the study also presented various reasons that have helped these elderly to accumulate asserts for example team work among others. The current situation before joining the program whereby the life has improved according to the majority and some challenges that they face towards accessing the funds.
Socio-Economic Factors Associated With the Proportion of Girl Children in Upe Schools of Budaka Sub – County: A case study of Nakisenye primary school, Budaka district
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-08) Alicia Mugala
Background: Despite of various interventions to retain girl children in UPE schools, the proportion of girls who are retained is still low. This research was undertaken to assess the socio- economic factors associated with Proportion of girl children in primary schools of Budaka District Objectives: The study was guided by three objectives; to investigate the proportion of girl children who have been retained in primary schools of Nakisenye primary school, to analyze socio-economic factors associated with Proportion of a girl child in primary schools of Nakisenye primary school, to determine the demographic factors associated with Proportion of a girl child in primary schools of Nakisenye primary school Method: The study used cross-sectional study with the help of both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data was collected from 36 respondents Nakisenye primary school using a semi structured questionnaire and interview guide. Purposive sampling technique was used to select research participants and data analysis was done using tables. Results: Study findings show that fewer girls complete primary schooling cycle as supported by 49% of study participants. Many girls dropout of school (50%) and usually miss classes (56%) leading to school dropout. Additionally, poverty and social norms and practices influences Proportion of girl child children in UPE schools (46%) and (28%) respectively Conclusion: Other socio-economic factors of substance abuse include household incomes (31%) and place of residence (55%). There are socio-demographic factors of girl children Proportion in UPE schools are early child bearing influences Proportion of girl child children in UPE Schools (43%) and gender (55%). Recommendations: Government through ministry of education should implement Proportion policies for girl child in UPE schools. Schools in partnership with Ministry of Education and parents should also put in place policies and regulations that keep girls in schools and ensure that they complete schooling cycle Key Words: Prevalence, Socio-economic determinates
EFFECT OF LEADERSHIP ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE A CASE STUDY OF BUGISU COOPERATIVE UNION, MBALE
(UCU, 2024-05-10) BIKINGI CYRUS
Many contemporary organizations such as Bugisu corporative union in Mbale City are battling with performance dilemmas as achieving organizational goals is a distant dream. Although organizational performance has and is still a matter of organizational policy, performance gaps in organizations has in large measure affected operational and administrative efficiencies. This study assessed the effect of leadership on organizational performance of Bugisu corporative union in Mbale City. Specifically, the study analyzed the effect of identified the effect of autocratic and democratic leadership on organizational performance of Bugisu Corporative Union in Mbale City. It also assessed the effect of laissez-faire style of leadership on organizational performance of Bugisu Corporative Union in Mbale City. The study used cross-sectional design to present data with the help of both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data was collected from 80 study participants from the study area using self-administered questionnaires and interview guides. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select study participants. Qualitative data was from interviews was analyzed using content analysis while quantitative data generated from questionnaires was analyzed using descriptive statistics (Mean and standard deviation). The study found that an autocratic leader feels that remuneration advanced to employees for work done is a just reward and it is only the reward that can motivate an employee and stresses loyalty and obedience and are defined as those who make decisions alone and demand strict adherence to rules. It was also found that decision-making process is centralized where autocratic leaders take full responsibility for decisions and control of their followers’ performance and autocratic leaders are curious of their position and have e little trust or faith in their sublimates on top of being bossy in nature. Study findings also revealed that under laissez leadership, subordinates to complete tasks and jobs in the way they choose without adherence to any strict policies or procedures and this leadership style is one in which the leader has no belief in his own ability to supervise. Findings further show that under laissez leadership, leaders have no clear set goals towards how they may work, does not help the group in making decisions and so leaves too much responsibility with subordinates and do not use their authority and avoid taking actions. Study findings also show that laissez leadership is considered a passive and ineffective form of leadership and favors the installation of a relaxed working atmosphere; it brings down morale and reduces efficiency of the group. Other findings of the study indicate that decision making in a democratic system is not centralized and high performance is recognized and rewarded and the democratic leader allows for decision making to be shared by the leader and the group including allowing the subordinates opportunity to use their initiative and make contributions. Findings further show that employees also feel more involved and committed to projects, making them more likely to care about the end results and democratic leadership style is participative and consults employees and seriously considers their ideas when making decisions. The researcher recommended adopting effective leadership styles that enhance communication, decision making and employee initiatives. Other recommendations included improving organizational culture and resource management practices with organizations.
THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, A CASE STUDY OF MBALE CITY COUNCIL.
(UCU, 2024-05-10) WAMBI FELIX
Managing solid waste is one of the greatest challenge affecting urban authorities and communities in many countries and this has undermined UN effort of achieving clean and green cities. This study assessed the role of community participation in solid waste management– Mbale City Council. Specifically, the study examined the role of community participation in solid waste management and established the effects of poor solid waste management on the community in Mbale City. It also established strategies for managing solid waste in Mbale City. The study used cross-sectional design to present data with the help of both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data was collected from 80 study participants from the study area using self-administered questionnaires and interview guides. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select study participants. Qualitative data was from interviews was analysed thematically while quantitative data generated from questionnaires was analysed using inferential statistics (Mean and standard deviation). The study found that community participation can increase capabilities at the level of the community and it encourages cost sharing of project activities AND communities participate in collection and transport of solid waste from the neighbourhood to a dumping site. Also findings show that communities make decision regarding solid waste management and communities provide resources necessary for solid waste management. Additionally, findings revealed that poor solid waste management can lead to emergence of diseases and creates bad odour for the communities. The study also found that many of the substances, such as cadmium, arsenic, chromium, nickel, dioxins and PAHs are considered to be carcinogenic, based on animal studies or studies of people exposed to high levels and residence within 3 km of a site was associated with a significantly raised risk of congenital anomaly, with a fairly consistent decrease in risk with distance away from the sites. Also poor waste management leads to high content of enteric pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and helminths, which are easily transmitted through water. The researcher recommended that re-use and recycling programmes can help improve solid waste management as well passing and enforcing suitable legislation on waste management. Other recommendations included promoting bio waste treatment, under taking collection arrangements and creating community awareness about solid waste.
Liquidity Risk Management and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks: a Case of Absa Bank-Masindi
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-06-02) Milly Harriet Mukula
The financial performance of commercial banks has been averagely low in the past years. This was due to improper risk management strategies on different kind of financial risks that faced commercial banks in Uganda. This causes the liquidation of some commercial banks (Crane bank). This main study sought to find the effect of financial risk management on the financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda. The specific objectives were to assess the effect of credit risk, interest rate risk, and exchange rate risk on financial performance of the banks. The target population of the study was 40 and the sample size 36 respondents using the Slovene’s formula composed by managers and executives. The study used a case study research design. The simple linear regression and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze data. The main instrument was questionnaire and key informant interview. Thus, the regression analysis showed that financial risk management affects financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda. Specifically credit risk was regressed with financial performance, the result of the linear regression showed F-statistic 274.652 at P<.05 ;interest rate risk was regressed with financial performance, the result of the linear regression showed F-statistic 315.259 at P<.05; exchange rate risk was regressed with financial performance, the result of the linear regression showed F-statistic 250.823 at P<.05; this means that both credit, interest rate and exchange rate risk have significant effect on financial performance. The results of multiple regression analysis performed simultaneously on the variables showed that financial risk management has a positive strong effect on financial performance, this means that effective financial risk management will lead to a healthy financial performance of Stanbic bank in Uganda. The study concluded that credit risk, interest rate risk and exchange rate risk had statistically significant effect on banks financial performance in Uganda for the period under study and this explains 88.3 percent on the financial performance. The study recommended that given the current supervisory and regulatory policy frameworks for banks, risk managers should be more concerned with managing risk coming from financial operations and that future studies in this area be carried out for longer study periods and more independent variables, in order to bring out the true picture of the effect of financial risk management on financial performance. This study advanced knowledge by linking the escalating financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda to disregard of stakeholder theory.
Entreprenuerial Orientation and Access to Bank Credit by Selected Small and Medium Enterprises in Mbale City
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-06-10) Gloria Amuge
The study examined the entrepreneurial orientation and Access to Bank credit controlled by the size of the firm among Metal Fabrication Small and Medium Enterprises; a Case of Mbale City Council. The study was motivated by the dwindling low-rate uptake of access to bank credit among Metal Fabrication SMEs in Mbale City Council. The objectives of the study were to examine the influence of networking on access to bank credit among metal fabrication SMEs in Mbale City Council, to determine the influence of innovativeness on access to bank credit among metal fabrication SMEs in Mbale City Council, to assess the influence of risk-taking on access to bank credit among metal fabrication SMEs in Mbale City Council. Three research question were generated based on the objectives. The study adopted the credit rationing theory to conceptualize the variables as used in the study. A cross sectional survey design was adopted where both quantitative and qualitative data was collected. A sample of 129 Metal Fabrication SMEs were determined using Krejcie & Morgan table out of a population of 300 SMEs was selected. Using a simple random sampling 129 questionnaires were administered to collect quantitative data, only 129 questionnaires were filled and returned constituting a response rate of 76.33%. Qualitative information was collected using an interview guide for triangulation purposes from SME owners, Branch managers, relationship Manager (SMEs), and Chairperson of Mbale City Council metal fabrication association, representative from Uganda development Bank using an interview guide and selected using a purposive sampling method. Diagnostics tests were performed as a prerequisite for the parametric analysis for example data was tested for normality and multicollinearity. In the study, analysis was done at different levels first with descriptive statistics and by a multiple regression analysis. The findings of the study revealed a positive significant influence of networking on access to bank credit (Beta =0.390, P value =0.006), a negative significant influence of innovativeness on access to bank credit (Beta =-0.228, P value =0.008) and a negative significant influence of risk-taking on access to bank credit (Beta =-0.218, P value =0.046). The study recommended that efforts should be made to ensure that these metal fabrication SMEs should connect because networking provides avenues through which the government can channel money such as the “Emyoga Scheme” introduced by His Excellence the President of the Republic of Uganda Additionally, every SMEs should include innovativeness in the organization’s core values. SMEs should work hand in hand with financial providers to understand their level of risk appetite and develop a follow-back position in case of losses for business continuity purposes for example taking insurance. Future study could be directed to finding the moderating effect of financial characteristics between entrepreneurial orientation and access to bank credit
E-INVOICE SYSTEM
(2024-06-14) Viola kainza
Cash Management and Financial Performance of a Private Ltd Company: A Case Studies of Elgon Millers Ltd
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-06-17) Immaculate Khalayi
The study was designed to evaluate cash management and financial performance in Private ltd Company by assessing the relationship between the two variables. The research was aimed at achieving the following objectives; to find out the effect of Cash Collection and financial performance, to find out the effect of cash disbursement on financial performance, to find out the effect of cash budgeting and financial performance of Private Ltd Company. A case study design was adopted during the study; information was obtained from primary sources using questionnaires and interviews and purposive sampling was used. Finding: a positive significant relationship between cash collection and financial performance (r = 0.985**, p< 0.01), also cash disbursement and financial performance, a significant positive relationship was revealed from the results (r = 0.943**, p< 0.01), and finally findings revealed that there is a positive and significant relationship between cash budgeting and financial performance with a result of (r = 0.978**, p< 0.01). If cash management is purely monitored, it becomes easy to implement and plan for the profits to be generated by the firm and therefore it is only through effective implementation of cash management that firms get desired profit set levels therefore the researcher concluded that cash management has a positive effect on financial performance of organizations. Recommendations suggested included the need for deploying a cash management system which involves support and coordination among multiple departments, putting into place more controls to ensure that cash is safe and also using more of the accrual basis of cash out flow than the cash basis in order to maintain the liquidity at an optimal level.
Local Revenue Management and Service Delivery in Municipalities of Uganda: A Case Study of Kapchorwa Municipality
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-06-17) Moses Soyekwo Mutai
The study focused on establishing the effect of Revenue collection on service delivery in Kapchorwa Municipal Council. The study was guided by three specific objectives which were; To examine the challenges Kapchorwa Municipal Council face in Revenue collection then find out how service delivery can best be improved, To establish the relationship between Revenue collection and service delivery in Kapchorwa Municipal Council then come up with intervention, To examine different sources of Revenue collection. Therefore a descriptive research design was because the researcher studied the community which will be familiar hence the purpose was to depict accurately and in detail the characteristics of revenue collection in Kapchorwa Municipal Council. A sample of 30 respondents was selected using simple random sampling method and the predetermination method where other sections had only one staff. These included staff drawn from Municipality and two divisions (Western and Eastern). The data was collected from both primary and secondary source. Primary data collection was through direct intervention with respondents and through interview, administration of questionnaire and secondary data was collected from consulting publications such as books, of local government Act. The data was analyzed using tables and statistical calculations like co-efficient to ascertain the relationship. The challenges encountered in Revenue collection are, Tax defaults, closure of business, political intervention, embezzlement among others. The findings showed a strong positive relationship (r=0.94388, p o 0.01) between revenue collection and service delivery has a direct relationship with local revenue collections. Largely, Kapchorwa Municipal Council had registered a fundamental decline in service delivery because of poor revenue collectors. Recommendation: There is need to reduce on political interference, assessment and sensitizing communities, privatization of revenue sources and training of revenue collectors.
Credit Financing and the Financial Performance of Selected SMEs in Kapchorwa Municipality
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-06-21) Benson Kusuro
The study set out to find out the effect of credit financing on performance of SMEs in Uganda, with Kapchorwa Municipality. The study adopted a descriptive research design and survey designs, which helped in collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data. A sample of 70 participants was selected from a target population of 80 subjects who were purposively and randomly selected. The study used both structured and unstructured questionnaires, and an open-ended interview guide to collect data. The results showed that trade credit is mostly preferred by the SMEs as the means of financing the business operations. The study also had some limitations like limited time for the study, constraints in convening the respondents for focus group discussions (fgd), fear of being allowed to access confidential data especially data related to financial statements, loan performance reports and many others. The study concluded that credit financing has a significant impact on the financial performance of SMEs. As a recommendation on long-term loans, this study recommends that policy support for financial institutions should emphasize the training of various enterprises so as to them comprehensively to use the available long-term loan services to better their growth opportunities. On short-term loans, the researcher recommends financial institutions to incorporate in their programs a pronounced aspect of training about how best their clients could utilize the available services especially given the fact that this is for the end of enhancing entrepreneurs in the area and finally the study recommends that given trade credit seems to appeal most of the enterprises in the region, financial institutions could consider having some promotions that specifically target other enterprises that have not yet embraced trade credit to do so in order to enhance their financial performance.
Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of SMEs in Mbale City
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-06-28) Tabitha Marion Chebet
The main purpose of the study was to determine the effect of Working Capital Management on the Financial Performance of SMEs in Mbale City. The specific objectives were assess the influence of accounts payable management on the financial performance of small and medium enterprises in Mbale City, examining the influence of accounts receivables management on the financial performance of SMEs in Mbale City, to analyze the influence of cash management on the financial performance of SMEs in Mbale City. The study covered a period of 3 years and adopted descriptive research design. The data was collected from a sample of 66 respondents. The study revealed that cash management has a positive significant influence on financial performance and it explains variances in financial performance by up to 34.4% (adjusted R square=0.344). The evidence presented showed that account receivable management affects financial performance (F=54.784, Sig level=0.000). It was also revealed that credit management affects financial performance. The findings indicate that the model fits well and significantly explain the variations in financial performance as a result of credit management (F=20.553, P-value<0.01). It was also concluded that any increase in effort by SMEs to manage working capital, there would be an increase in financial performance. The study concluded that there is a significant and positive influence of credit management on financial performance. The study also portrays evidence that there exists positive significant relationship between account receivable management and financial performance of small and medium enterprises with in Mbale City. The study recommends that SMEs should increase on then time lag of clearing bills, SMEs should manage their accounts receivables, monitoring petty cash, more research into how the other components of working capital management affects the financial performance of SMEs.
Cash Management and Financial Performance of Small Sized Enterprises in Soroti City, a Case Study of Soroti Market
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-06-29) Sarah Atengo
The study was designed to evaluate cash management and financial performance in SSEs by assessing the relationship between the two variables in Soroti City Market as the case study. The research was aimed at achieving the following objectives; to find out the effect of Cash Collection and financial performance, to find out the effect of cash disbursement on financial performance, to find out the effect of cash budgeting and financial performance at Soroti City Market. A case study design was adopted during the study; information was obtained from primary sources using questionnaires and interviews and purposive sampling was used. Further a positive significant relationship between cash collection and financial performance (r = 0.985**, p< 0.01), also cash disbursement and financial performance, a significant positive relationship was revealed from the results (r = 0.943**, p< 0.01), and finally findings revealed that there is a positive and significant relationship between cash budgeting and financial performance with a result of (r = 0.978**, p< 0.01). If cash management is purely monitored, it becomes easy to implement and plan for the profits to be generated by the firm and therefore it is only through effective implementation of cash management that firms get desired profit set levels therefore the researcher concluded that cash management has a positive effect on financial performance of organizations. Recommendations suggested included the need for deploying a cash management system which involves support and coordination among multiple areas, putting into place more controls to ensure that cash is safe and also using more of the accrual basis of cash out flow than the cash basis in order to maintain the liquidity at an optimal level.
Budget Management and Service Delivery in Local Government: A Case Study of Nagongera Town Council
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-06-29) Topista Achieng
The aim of the study was to examine the effect of budget management on the service delivery in Nagongera Town council. The specific objectives of the study were to; examine the effect of budget planning on the service delivery in Nagongera Town council; assess the effect of budget implementation on the service in Nagongera Town council city and to determine the effect of budget monitoring on service delivery in Nagongera Town council. The study used a case study design that used questionnaires and interview guide to collect data from a sample of 165 respondents. Quantitative data were analyzed using the SPSS computer-based software using both descriptive and inferential techniques, while qualitative data were summarized into themes and quotes. The study found that budget planning was significant in predicting service delivery with R square value = 0.386 and β = .621 with p-value = 0.000<0.05. The regression coefficient of budget planning was positive and significant in predicting the service delivery. Further the study found that budget implementation had R square value = 0.314 and β = .560 with a p-value = 0.000<0.05. The regression coefficient of budget implementation was positive and significant in predicting service delivery. The study further found that budget monitoring had significant effect in predicting service delivery with p-values of 0.000 less than 0.05, R square value = 0.393 and β = .627. The study concluded that service delivery improves with better budgetary management. The study recommends that the government should increase funding to Nagongera Town Council, build the capacity of technical staff in Nagongera Town Council to implement budgets, introduce robust information and accounting systems and improve public participation in the management of budgets.
THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION ON ORGANISATION PERFORMANCE OF TORORO CEMENT INDUSTRY
(Uganda christian university, 2024-07) Gidudu,charles
This study investigated the impact of various motivational factors on employee performance at Tororo Cement Limited, with a focus on allowances, non-monetary rewards, and attractive salaries. The research aimed to examine the effects of these factors on employee achievement of organizational goals, effectiveness, and efficiency. The targeted population consisted of 260 employees, out of which 103 responded, providing data through interviews and focus group discussions. The findings indicated that allowances, particularly for transport (69.6%), housing (60.1%), and medical expenses (53.8%), significantly contribute to employees' motivation by reducing their personal financial burdens, thereby enhancing their focus on achieving organizational goals. Non-monetary rewards, such as a positive work environment (75.9%), recognition (65.2%), and career development opportunities (50.6%), were also found to play a crucial role in improving employee effectiveness. Additionally, a strong positive relationship was identified between attractive salaries and employee efficiency, with 57.0% of respondents perceiving their salaries as fair and competitive, leading to increased commitment and productivity. The study concluded that a balanced approach incorporating both financial incentives and non-financial rewards is essential for enhancing employee motivation and performance. Recommendations included regular review and adjustment of allowances and salaries, fostering a positive work environment, implementing recognition programs, and providing career development opportunities. Future research could further explore the long-term impacts of these motivational strategies on employee retention and organizational performance.

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