Browsing by Author "Mohamed"

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    Attachment and aggressive behavior among Somali adolescents in selected schools in Kampala, Uganda
    (Kampala International University,College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2015-03) Hamda, Abdinasir; Mohamed
    The study determined Attachment and Aggressive behavior among Somali Adolescents in selected schools in Kampala, Uganda it was based on the following objectives which were to examine the demographic characteristics of the respondents as to, age and gender, to deterhilne the level of attachment among Somali Adolescents in Selected Schools in Kampala, Uganda, to determine the level of aggressive behavior among Somali Adolescents in Selected Schools inKampala, Uganda and to establish if there is a significant relationship between attachment and the level of aggressive behavior. The study employed the descriptive survey design specifically the descriptive correlation survey design. Descriptive studies were non-experimental researches that describe the characteristics of a particular individual, or of a group. It dealt with the relationship between variables, testing of hypothesis and development of generalizations and use of theories that had universal validity. The study employed a target population size for this study was 150 whereby using slovenes’ formula, the research sample size was 109 The research instrument designed by this study were questionnaire and interview the study concluded that Insecure attachment was hypothesized to predict higher levels of aggressive behavior, delinquent behavior, and attention problems, As expected, adolescents had higher rates of Aggressive behavior, however, there were no significant gender differences found in any of the Aggressive behaviors within the combined sample. The researcher made the following recommendations, Turn off the TV and video games, Reduce roughhousing. One way that aggressive behavior may be unintentionally, Avoid reinforcing aggression. Many parents unknowingly reinforce their child’s, Give your child time to calm down. Aggressive Adolescents seem to thrive on
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    Effect of exchange rate on foreign direct investments in Uganda (1986-2019)
    (Kampala International University, College of economics and management, 2022-09) Bile, Abdrisak; Mohamed
    The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on foreign direct investments in Uganda (1986-2019). The study objectives were to determine the trend of exchange rate fluctuations and foreign direct investments, then establish the short run relationship between exchange rate fluctuations and foreign direct investments in Uganda (1986-2019) finally to determine the long run relationship between exchange rate fluctuations and foreign direct investments in Uganda (1986-2019). The trend was analyzed using descriptive statistics and trend graphs to show the level of exchange rate fluctuation and foreign direct investments. The data was analyzed using majorly the estimation techniques of ARDL to determine the long run and short run relationship between the variables, the error correction mechanism was used to determine the short run relationship between exchange rate and foreign direct investments. The results show that there has been a general trend of FDI increase from 2000 to 2010 and then increased though at a low rate followed by the decrease in 2019, generally the trend of foreign direct investments is slowing and improving, the rate of the foreign investments in the country has generally increased in the country although at a low rate. The study show that exchange rate value for Uganda during the period of time was generally increasing from 1986, the policy of devaluation led to the increase in the value of the exchange rate, however from 2000s the rate of the exchange in terms of foreign currencies started reducing especially with the United states dollar. The study reveals that there is a negative significant relationship between exchange rate fluctuations and foreign direct investments. The third objective reveal that the there is a long run relationship between exchange rate fluctuations and foreign direct investments in Uganda (1986-2019). The study conclude that exchange rate tends is generally increasing in a negative form, since the devaluation of the Ugandan currency in 1989, there has been consistent depreciation of the country’s currency. The study conclude that the existence of exchange rate fluctuations in the long run significantly affect the foreign direct investments in Uganda over the period of the study. The study concludes that exchange rate fluctuations have reduced the level and value of foreign direct investments in Uganda. Thirdly, the study found that there is a long run relationship between exchange rate fluctuations and foreign direct investments in Uganda (1986-2019). The study results indicate that exchange rate fluctuations reduced the state of foreign direct investments in the country is possibly scared off by the exchange rate fluctuations in Uganda. The study recommends that the trend of exchange rate is unstable; the stability of the exchange rate is needed, not at a fixed level but by controlling exchange rate volatility using the exchange rate target band. The study recommends that foreign direct investments need to be developed; there is need for schemes of tax holidays, provision of land to the foreign investors needed to generate the increase in investments schemes. Secondly, in the short run, since we have established from this study that exchange rate fluctuations weakly impact on FDI inflows, other factors may play a more significant role in attracting foreign capital to Uganda. These may include factors like an unfavorable political climate, stagnation in growth and development of key and emerging sectors in the country like agriculture tourism and manufacturing. It would therefore be important for policy makers not to put a lot of effort in influencing exchange rates but more on setting up policies that influence the other determinants of FDI. Thirdly in the long run, the study has found that exchange rate fluctuations significantly but lowly affected on FDI, the other macroeconomic indicators be the main focus in developing policies aimed at creating a favorable economic environment that can attract FDI to Uganda.
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    The impact of administrative work on employee effectiveness: A case study of Posta-Uganda Limited
    (Kampala International University, Faculty of Social Sciences, 2007-04) Ngenya, Fatma; Mohamed
    The general objective of the study was to establish the impact of administrative work on employee effectiveness. Th~ study was carried out in Posta Uganda Limited located along Kampala Road in the city of Kampala. The researcher took a sample total of 60 participants .who included 40 employees, 10 administrative officers and 10 administrative assistants. The study findings were investigated in line with the research questions of the study. The first research question was, "what are the management factors that influence motivation" A research was conducted in order to answer that question and finding revealed the t though many staff feel they are treated well, the study discovered that members o · staff of the support staff felt management was to blame for the low effectivenes; of staff. The major recommendations were, that the company should try to pay in time ,and pay according to inflation levels because levels of payment at all levels of work influence motivation. When an individual is highly motivated then they do not think of other alternatives to their work and hence concentrate which results in better performance in the job. Management should try to involve workers in the decision making processes before implementing company wide changes. This will make the staff feel part of the team and hence struggle to achieve the set goals-which they were part of. This will lead to higher levels of commitment and resulting in higher levels of service delivery effectiveness.
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    Internal control system and financial management in selected local non-government organizations in Mogadisho, Somalia
    (Kampala International University, College of economics and management, 2018-07) Mohamed, Muse; Mohamed
    This study aimed at aimed at aimed at aimed at aimed at aimed at aimed at assessing the impact of internal control systems on financial management in local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia, five specific objectives explained this study and these were; (i) to limit the impact of controlling environment on financial management in local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia, (ii) to set up the influence of risk assessment on financial management in local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia, (iii) to seek the relationship between operational control activities and financial management in local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia, (iv) to identify the effect of information & communication system on financial management in selected local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia and (v) examining the examine the impact of monitoring & evaluation system on financial management in selected local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia. This research employed descriptive survey research design to describe the relationship between variables. The study population was 156 and sample size was 114 respondents.Regression model and person’s linear correlation coefficients were used in the analysis. The findings revealed the following: controlling environment significantly affects financial management in selected local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia, risk assessment has a significant effect on financial management in selected local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia, operational control activities have a significant relationship on financial management in selected local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia, the findings indicated the effect of information & communication system on financial management in selected local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia, this implied that a improvement in internal control system improves financial management among in selected local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia and infective internal control system leads to poor financial management, the findings indicated a significant impact between monitoring & evaluation system and financial management in selected local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia, , the researcher concluded that effective controlling environment it increases financial management in selected local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia, an improvement in risk assessment highly increases financial management in selected local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia, an improvement in operational control activities increases financial management in selected local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia, improvement in internal control system improves financial management among in selected local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia and infective internal control system leads to poor financial management, and lastly, improving the monitoring & evaluation system increases financial management in selected local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia. The researcher recommended that; the selected local NGOs in Mogadishu Somalia to make sure that both management and employees are assigned appropriate levels of authority and responsibility to facilitate effective internal control, local NGOs in Mogadishu Somalia to should put in place an effective information system to capture and process data in a meaningful way, the local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia should make sure that human resource policies and practices are designed and implemented to facilitate effective internal control, the local NGOs in Mogadishu Somalia should make sure that all stakeholders have the right to know how their funds being used, and the local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia to make sure that all financial information are recorded accurately and presented clearly.
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    International initiative at conflict resolution and peace building in local governments in Mogadishu, Somalia
    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2014-11) Abubakar, Yusuf; Mohamed
    The study investigated the relationship between conflict resolution and peace building in local government of Mogadishu Somalia. The study was guided by three objectives, determine; the extent of conflict resolution in Mogadishu Somalia, the extent of peace building in Mogadishu Somalia and determining whether there is a significant relationship between conflict resolution and peace building in local govermrient of Mogadishu Somalia. The study comprised of a population of 356 respondents, and a descriptive research design was used to collect data from 188 respondents using self-administered questionnaires as the main data collection instrument. The findings established that, the extent of conflict resolution was generally satisfactory, the two variables are positive and significantly correlated, and this implies rejecting the null hypothesis that there is a significant relationship between conflict resolution and peace building in local government of Mogadishu Somalia. Arising from the findings appropriate recommendations and areas of further research were made, the conclusions were made in line with the objectives of the study where the study concurred with Adams’s theory of conflict management (1982) which states that conflicts between human beings are unavoidable and varies from a mild disagreement to a win-or-lose, emotion-packed, confrontation. There is a significant effect between conflict resolution and peace building in local government of Mogadishu Somalia (F=252.797, SigO.000), significant relationship between conflict resolution and peace building in local government of Mogadishu Somalia (r= .295 & Sig=O.003) and regression indicated by high adjusted R squared of 68% was established. Recommendations based on findings were that; political leaders in Mogadishu Somalia should apply avoiding as a conflict resolution style when solving conflicts among different groups, should always involve collaboration of parties working together to solve issues concerning conflicts in Mogadishu, there must exist discussions among conflicting parties as a method of solving conflicts in Mogadishu Somalia and the active combatants should be discharged from armed forces and this will maintain peace in Mogadishu Somalia. Further research can be carried out on accommodation and peace building in Mogadishu Somalia, Conflict resolution and negotiation practices and Conflict resolution and negotiation practices in Mogadishu Somalia.