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    Challenges of teaching mathematics to the learners with specific learning difficulties: the case study of Kihumbuini Zone, Thika District Kenya
    (Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2008-08) Mugure, Mwangi; Mary
    Kenya is a signatory to the provision of Universal Education for all in primary schools. The new government that took power in December 2002 has implemented this. The quality of education in primary schools needs to be emphasized as it marks the beginning and the foundation of the learner's success in education achievement. Mathematics is one of the core subjects that determine whether the learner will qualify for the most marketable profession as well as course e.g. medical science architecture and engineering. The subject performance in national examination is quite challenging due to specific learning difficulties. Most learners despair at lower levels hence misses the chance to acquire prestigious professions. Most learners develop a negative attitude towards mathematics. This should not imply that mathematics is only meant for genius learners. Teaching being a profession should aim at instilling the recommended changes to the learner. This is to say there should be knowledge acquisition skills and attitude change. Various methods should be adopted to assist these learners with specific learning difficulties in mathematics. Therefore in an inclusive set up, teachers face a lot of challenges in teaching mathematics to learners with special needs. Therefore the research was aimed at establishing the problems teachers experience in school and also suggests possible remedies to alleviate this shortcoming. The research was carried out with view of suggesting the possibility of improving learning for learners with SLDs in mathematics.
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    Factors affecting effective execution of employee performance appraisals in organizations: a case of Plan International – Uganda
    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2009-10) Mbabazi, Teddy; Mary
    The study Investigated the factors affecting effective execution of employee performance appraisals in organizations, using Plan International Uganda as a case study. The study was guided by the following main objectives: to find out how employee performance appraisal is done in Plan International Uganda; to establish the value employees of Plan International Uganda attach to employee performance appraisals; and to establish the factors affecting effective execution of employee performance appraisal In Plan International Uganda. The study employed a case study, descriptive as well as explanatory research designs; a self-administered questionnaire was used as the main method of data collection. The study found that: first, Plan International Uganda uses mainly two methods of employee performance appraisals, namely; essay method and 360 degree appraisal. Second, Employees of Plan International Uganda value employee performance appraisal highly because it is a dynamic and transparent system which enables them to link their Individual performance to their respective job descriptions, and thus, assist them to achieve their performance objectives. Management’s commitment to employee performance appraisals has contributed to enabling employees attach high value to the system. Third, despite the foregoing, lack of adequate interest by employees, lack of an established human resources system to effectively coordinate and harmonize employee performance appraisal Issues, unrealistic reward system, and inflexible management styles, were real factors affecting effective execution of employee performance appraisals in Plan International Uganda. To overcome the foregoing, the researcher recommends that Plan International Uganda should promote staff dialogue, enhance upward feedback, give adequate rewards basing on performance, and enhance employees’ opportunity to contributing and participating in performance reviews.
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    Stock market and performance of brokerage firms in Uganda case Study: Mbea Brokerage Services (U) Limited
    (Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2006-02) Munjua, Wairimu; Mary
    In Uganda, as in very many developing countries around the world, financial markets are still very shallow, poorly developed and dominated by commercial banks. As a · result, there are few alternative sources of finances other than commercial bank loans. This has greatly contributed to the poor saving culture dominated by most Ugandans. Performance of Brokerage firms has equally been affected by the slow development of stock markets. The general objective of this study was to determine the development of stock market and its relationship to the performance of Brokerage firms in Uganda. This study was based in MBEA Brokerage Services (U) Limited. Its specific objectives included to determine, the profile of MBEA Brokerage Services Ltd, determine the degree to which stock market affect the level of performance of MBEA Broker<;Jge Services Ltd and analyze MBEA Brokerage services Ltd strengths, weakness, investment risks. The research design was a descriptive survey method. A sample of 30 respondents from four departments: finance and administration department, research department, portfolio department and personnel department were selected. The findings on performance of MBEA Brokerage Services Ltd was measured with regard to the effectiveness of the Capital Market Authority policies using a five point scale response and there was a slightly high level of effectiveness. The saving culture of the clients was measured by assigning percentages to the three categories of investors. The findings revealed that 61% and above of their clients have no idea of what they want when they approach the Brokerage firm, 40% of the investors have a rough idea of what they want to buy or sell · whereas less then 19% of the investors know what shares or securities they want to buy or sell. It was established that there was a slightly positive relationship between Capital Market Authority policies and development of stock markets and performance of the Brokerage firms. From the findings, a summary, conclusion and recommendation were made. Capital Market Authority should ensure that they enact policies with particular emphasis on developing the stock markets through intensive sensation, fiscal stimulus to promote the supply of securities in capital markets and incentives for foreign investments.