Browsing by Author "Byabashaija, Deusdedit"

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    Administrative Behaviour and Institutional Efficiency in Selected Universities in Central Uganda
    (Academic Affairs Directorate, Kampala International University (KIU), Uganda, East Africa Institute for Social Research, KIU, 2017-08) Nakimuli, Amina; Sumil, Novembrieta; Kibuuka, Muhammad; Mwebesa, Edson; Byabashaija, Deusdedit; Bamaiyi, Pwaveno
    Technical competences of administrators are certainly necessary, albeit they may not be sufficient for efficiency in educational institutions. The administrator’s behaviour is also vital for achieving efficiency thus educational institutions have prepared their numerous and capable specialists and professionals with the necessary skills for efficient and effective higher education administration. This study therefore was conceptualized to shed light to this contention. The association between administrative behaviour and institutional efficiency was empirically investigated employing the ex-post facto, descriptive correlation research designs. One hundred ninety five administrators from two higher education institutions were selected through purposive and systematic random sampling. Standardized and contextualized questionnaires tested for reliability and validity were used as research instruments. Quantitative data analyses were done using the Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. The findings of the study indicated that the variables of administrative behaviour and institutional efficiency were significantly correlated. Within the context of this finding, administrators of the universities understudy should endeavour to enrich their administrative skills through leadership, management and administrative courses to cope with the managerial challenges hovering the higher education system. Effective administrators must conduct themselves appropriately and must be accountable for their actions and expectations. The ability to deal effectively with other people and accomplish work through others would always be a fundamental ingredient in the administrative process.
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    Benchmarking as a Component of Governance in Greater Bushenyi Districts, Western Uganda;approved for oral presentation: Bugema International Multi-Disciplinary Conference, September 28-29, 201
    (Kampala International University, 2015) Byabashaija, Deusdedit; Sumil, Novembrieta; Nakimuli, Amina; Matovu, Swaleh
    This investigation examined the relationship between benchmarking and human resource recruitment process (HRRP) of Greater Bushenyi Districts Local Government (GBDLG). The study was anchored on the institutional theory developed by Scott (2004). This theory is relevant to the conference theme, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in that it highlighted one component of MDGs which is governance. Institutional theorists assert that the institutional environment can strongly influence the development of formal structures in any organization for good governance. Using the mixed explanatory method (quantitative and qualitative), a researcher generated questionnaire and an interview schedule were used to gather data from 377 participants out of 6,488 target population. The contribution of benchmarking to human resource recruitment process was satisfactory. It was concluded that benchmarking positively and significantly influences HRRP for good governance. For countries, to survive in this competitive world, benchmarking must be practiced as a must so that they can be able to borrow a leaf from the best practices of other countries for good governance.
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    Empirical data set on parenting styles:link with post millennium development goals’ global development agenda
    (International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research/IJSBAR, 2015) Sumil, Manuel; Sumil, Manuel Ray; Kibuuka, Muhammad; Sumil, Novembrieta; Nuwagira, Adoniya; Nakimuli, Amina; Byabashaija, Deusdedit; Katushabe, Scovia; Mwebesai, Edson; Kyeyune, Kirabo
    This study explored the field of parenting to generate empirical data and how it can be linked to post millennium development goals’ global development agenda in the angles of responsible parenthood and teachers’ role in the classroom. The data were elicited through the ex post facto and prospective designs on specific type of parenting style under the parenting dimensions the father and mother were practicing as experienced by 322 students selected through purposive sampling and stratified random sampling by proportional allocation from multisite nursing schools in Cebu City, Philippines. The findings of the study revealed as follows: (1) the parents practiced a combination of the three parenting styles namely, authoritative, authoritarian and permissive; (2) the indifferent style was less experienced by the respondents; (3) the authoritative style of parenting appeared to be the most dominant.
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    Human resource management practices in Local Governments of the Greater Bushenyi Districts, Western Uganda
    (Kampala International University, College of Higher Degrees and Research, 2013-09) Byabashaija, Deusdedit
    The study established the relationship between human resource management practices (1-1 RMP) and cooperation of Greater Bushenyi Districts Local Government (GBDLG).Using descriptive research design, a researcher generated questionnaire and an interview schedule were used to collect data which was used to answer 3 specific research questions on: a) motivation of Human resources (HR) b) Human Resource Management Practices c) staff performance appraisal system in Greater Bushenyi Districts Local Governments. Data was analyzed using frequencies, percentages, means, Fisher's one way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson linear correlation coefficient (PLCC )and regression analysis .Results revealed that more than 53% of GBDLG staff were male; mostly diploma holders ;majority below 39 years; over 73% were married, with experience or 5years and most of them were administrators. The contribution of 1-IRMP to cooperation was satisfactory: HRRP; motivation of human resources: and staff performance appraisal system .Cooperation in GBDLG was satisfactory: benchmarking; participatory democracy and empowerment. HRMP (HRRP, motivation of HR, and staff performance appraisal system) was found to be significantly correlated with cooperation (benchmarking, democracy and empowerment). It was concluded that HRMP positively and significantly influence cooperation in GBDLG. The researcher recommends that government should promote equal employment opportunities in terms of HRRP, motivation of human resources, and staff performance appraisal system, and ensure flexibility in rules and regulations train employees, foster cooperation ,reduce interference by central government 3 district affairs ;ensure free and fair elections; and increase funding for local governments.