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Implementation Status of free Secondary Education in Kirinyaga East District, Kenya
(Kampala International University,College of Education and Management, 2010-08) Njogu, Anthony Naphtali
The study aimed at establishing the Implementation status of free secondary education with a special focus on Kirinyaga East District. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The study sought to establish whether availability of physical facilities, adequacy of funds and delayed disbursement of funds has any influence on the implementation of free secondary education. Findings have been analyzed using tables and other descriptive statistics, The study has established that there are a number of challenges that have been faced by implementation of free secondary education. These are delays of disbursement of funds, the effects of global economic recession, mismanagement, lack of financial management skills and other emergent issues. The study recommends that school managers be trained in financial management and other stakeholders be involved in the implementation of the programme. The government should also reorganize the disbursement of these funds so that they are released to coincide with the period during which schools are in dire need.
A model for measuring levels of end-users’ acceptance and use of Hybrid Library services and its applicability to Universities
(Makerere University, 2010-10) Prisca, Tibenderana Kateete G
This study concerns the acceptance and use of Information Communication technology (ICT) services in libraries with particular reference to universities in developing countries. It is recognized that for information systems to be of value to an individual or groups of individuals the system should be accepted and used. The fairly recent shift in developing countries from mainly paper-based library services to electronic library services (c-library services) using ICT infrastructure has raised questions regarding their acceptance and utilization. Whereas there is published evidence of the acceptance of use of technologies, there is a lack of similar evidence for c-library services. Most studies on acceptance and use of technology have been carried out in settings found in developed countries which have different contextual factors present in developing countries such as low technological development, low level of awareness and low resource capacity such as finance and human resource. This makes it inappropriate to extrapolate the findings from Developed countries to Developing countries (DCs). The opportunity to modify and adapt some of these models for groups in developing countries exists and this study builds on the work by Venkatesh et a! (2003) which capitalized on commonalities of the best aspects of each of some existing models to develop a model called “The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of ‘I’echnology” (U’l’AUT). Using U’l’AUT as a foundation, this study set out to design a model for measuring levels of end-users’ acceptance and usc of c-library services in university settings in Uganda, as a representative of other developing countries. A cross sectional survey design was used to collect data from eight universities in Uganda to design an Electronic Library Services Acceptance and Use Model (ELSAUM). The study data ~~as examined for the mean, standard deviation, skewness. Kurtosis. and Shapiro-Wilk test statistic with the corresponding level of significance. The designed model has four independent constructs of performance expectance, relevance, social influence and facilitating conditions: four moderator variables of gender, age. Experience and awareness and together influence the dependent constructs of behavior intentions, usage behavior and expected benefits ‘Flie model was validated using data extracted from the main survey of 445 respondents. Results show that university communities have intentions to use c—library services. ‘The findings show that major determinants of end-users behavior intentions and usage behavior of c-library services were relevance, social influence and facilitating conditions. Some of the recommendations of the research are that: Governments should support Universities with the provision of ICT services; Librarians in the DCs should use validated instruments with the provision of ICT services; The need to merge the two professions of Information Systems and Library Science, because it appears that currently both professionals do almost similar functions with regard to ICI services. ‘This research contributes to technology adoption and library science literature, as well as to e library practice: its emphasis was on developing Countries. Many avenues for future research have been opened.
Skills and motivation on work performance of health professionals in government regional referral hospitals in Uganda
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2011) Mulegi, Tom
This study was conducted to establish the correlation amongst skills, motivation and performance of health professionals in government regional referral hospitals in Uganda. This was achieved by specifically looking at: Levels of skills, motivation and performance of health professionals; differences in levels of skills, motivation and performance of health professionals; and the relationship between skills, motivation and performance of health professionals. To address these issues, a field survey of four government regional referral hospitals was conducted with the use of structured questionnaires. Various data analyses procedures were applied: descriptive analyses, Pearson's correlation coefficient, single regression and multiple regression analyses in order to achieve the objectives of the study. Single regression analyses also revealed that both skills and motivation taken independently are very strong predictors of work performance of health professionals in government regional referral hospitals in Uganda. Multiple regression analyses showed very strong evidence that skills significantly predict work performance of health professionals when taken jointly with motivation at a confidence interval of 95%. Results also confirmed that overall; motivation does not predict work performance of health professionals when taken jointly with skills at a 95% confidence interval.
Six mix and work performance of health professionals in Government Regional Referral hospitals in Uganda
(Kampala International University, 2011) Mulegi, Tom
The study examined the six mix and work performance of health professionals in Government Regional Referral hospitals in Uganda
Human Resource Management practices and health service delivery in Kampala
(Kampala International University, 2011) Wandiba, Augustine
The study investigated the Relationship between Human Resource Management practices and health service delivery
Managerial techniques and academic officials' satisfaction with extrinsic factors in selected private universities in Uganda
(Kampala international international: College of Education, open and distance learning, 2011-10) Vincent, Kayindu
This study was carried out in 13 private universities to explore the academic officials': profile; level of managerial techniques in the aspects of concern for people and for production; degree of satisfaction with extrinsic factors; a significant difference in their level of managerial techniques and degree of satisfaction with extrinsic factors between the males and females, and between sectarian and non- sectarian universities. It also sought to examine whether a significant relationship existed between the level of managerial techniques and the degree of satisfaction with extrinsic factors. The data were analyzed using frequency and percentage distribution, the mean, chi-square, ANOVA, t-test, and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Results from 296 respondents revealed that majority of the respondents were in middle adulthood, were males, were at the rank of lecturer, and had served between 1-3 years. Concern for people and for production were each treated as independent entities based on the Managerial Grid Model developed by Robert Blake and Jane S. Mouton. It was found out that 56.8% of the respondents had high concern for production and only 3.0% had low concern for production. 73.6% had high concern for people, and only 7.0 % had paternalistic and opportunistic management, which do not have fixed locations on the Managerial Grid. The least used technique is dictatorial (0.3%). They are however more people - oriented than production - oriented. Majority (53.4%) exhibited low level of satisfaction. The observed p-values of .001, .005, .000, and .000 however reveal that there was a significant positive correlation between education qualifications, academic rank, and number years in present position, and university type respectively, with satisfaction. The observed p-values of .056 and .069 revealed that there was no significant difference in the level of managerial techniques between males and females, and that there was no significant difference in the degree of satisfaction with extrinsic factors between males and females respectively. However, the observed p-values of 0.032 and .000 reveal that there was a significant difference in the level of dominant managerial techniques between sectarian and non-sectarian universities; and that there was a significant difference in the degree of satisfaction with extrinsic factors of academic officials. There was no significant relationship between managerial techniques and satisfaction with extrinsic factors of academic officials. It was thus recommended that universities should improve on the extrinsic factors, and strive for team
Managerial techniques and academic officials' satisfaction with extrinsic factors in selected private universities in Uganda
(Kampala International University, School of Postgraduate Studies and Research, 2011-10) Kayindu, Vincent
This study was carried out in 13 private universities to explore the academic officials': profile; level of managerial techniques in the aspects of concern for people and for production; degree of satisfaction with extrinsic factors; a significant difference in their level of managerial techniques and degree of satisfaction with extrinsic factors between the males and females, and between sectarian and non- sectarian universities. It also sought to examine whether a significant relationship exister between the level of managerial techniques and the degree of satisfaction with extrinsic factors. The data were analyzed using frequency and percentage distribution, the mean, chi-square, ANOVA, t-test, and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Results from 296 respondents revealed that majority of the respondents were in middle adulthood, were males, were at the rank of lecturer, and had served between 1-3 years. Concern for people and for production were each treated as independent entities based on the Managerial Grid Model developed by Robert Blake and Jane S. Mouton. It was found out that 56.8% of the respondents had high concern for production and only 3.0% had low concern for production. 73.6% had high concern for people, and only 7.0 % had low concern for people. Majority of the respondents (57.8%) were using paternalistic and opportunistic management, which do not have fixed locations on the Managerial Grid. The least used technique is dictatorial (0.3%). They are however more people - oriented than production - oriented. Majority (53.4%) exhibited low level of satisfaction. The observed p-values of .001, .005,.000, and .000 however reveal that there was a significant positive correlation between education qualifications, academic rank, number years in present position, and university type respectively, with satisfaction. The observed p-values of .056 and .069 revealed that there was no significant difference in the level of managerial techniques between males and females, and that there was no significant difference in the degree of satisfaction with extrinsic factors between males and females respectively. However, the observed p-values of 0.032 and .000 reveal that there was a significant difference in the level of dominant managerial techniques between sectarian and non-sectarian universities; and that there was a significant difference in the degree of satisfaction with extrinsic factors of academic officials. There was no significant relationship between managerial techniques and satisfaction with extrinsic factors of academic officials. It was thus recommended that universities should improve on the extrinsic factors, and strive for team management.
Human resource management practices and health
(Kampala International University, Doctor Of Philosophy in Public Administration and Management, 2011-11) Wandiba, Augustine
The study investigated the relationship between human resource management practices and health service delivery in Kampala, Uganda. The specific objectives of study were to: (1) to determine the perception of health workers on human resource management practices in Kampala; (2) to determine the perception of health workers on health service delivery in Kampala; (3) to establish the relationship between reward management practices and health service delivery in Kampala and (4) to establish the relationship between employee development management practices and health service delivery in Kampala .Descriptive correlation research design, cross-sectional and expost-facto designs with mixed methods were employed. Through a self-made questionnaire and interview, data was collected to answer three specific questions on reward management practices, employee development management practices and difference on the perceptions of health workers on human resource management practices and health service delivery in Kampala. Sample size of 220 respondents was selected using purposive, stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Data analysis was done using frequencies, means, one way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient and regression analysis. The findings revealed that the human resource management practices in terms of reward management (1.62) had a poor perception value while development management (2.21) had a fair perception and effectiveness of health service delivery (3.45) were rated very satisfactory. On testing the research hypotheses, the results showed that reward and development management practices differed significantly among the division urban councils while in effectiveness of health service delivery among division urban councils; setting services standards (F=0.643, at p=0.05),
Learning Environment and Educational Efficiency in Selected Public and Private Universities in Central Uganda
(Kampala International University, Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management (Planning), 2011-11) Kyolaba, Sarah Dianah
The study delved into the relationship between learning environment and educational efficiency. Sought further in this study were as follows; (1) Demographic characteristics of respondents?; (2) Levels of learning environment and educational efficiency?; (3) significant differences in the level of learning environment between public and private universities?; ( 4) teachers' attributes as perceived by teachers and student?; (5) educational wastage between the public and private universities?; (6) potential ability to enter into the job market between the male and female students? And (7) Significant relationship between the levels of learning environment and educational efficiency? The ex-post facto, descriptive comparative and correlation design were utilized. Three hundred eighty seven teachers and third year students were selected through purposive and stratified random sampling. Standardized research instruments on learning environment and external efficiency, and a checklist on internal efficiency were used. Frequency tables and percentage distributions, t-test, Pearson's Correlation Coefficient and Analysis of Variance were utilized to statistically analyze the data collected. Majority of the teachers were male (73%), early adulthood (77%), Ugandans (78%), had experience of less than five years (43%) and had master's degree (73%). The findings revealed that: majority of the students' respondents were males (68%); in the early adulthood age (95%), and Ugandans (54%). Levels of learning environment (2.85) and potential ability to enter into the job market were high (3.24). There was no significant difference in the levels of learning environment between private and public universities (Sig. =0.185) and potential ability to enter the job market between the female and male students but there was a significant difference in the level of teacher attributes between the teachers and students Sig.=O.OOO). The level of learning environment was found not to be correlated the level of educational wastage while it greatly affected the potential ability of graduates of to enter into the job market. The level of educational wastage was not significantly different between private and public universities. It was concluded that the learning environment was not correlated with internal efficiency while it had a high association on the external efficiency. It was recommended that universities should create and activate alumni associations and strong career guidance and counseling department, the class size should be enlarged. Educational wastage should be addresses even at lower levels of education.
Self-regulation and cultural orientation on the academic achievement of university students on distance education in Kampala, Uganda
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2012) Sangaire, Eddie Morgan
Correlated in this study were the variables of self regulation, cultural orientation and academic achievement of university students on distance education in Kampala, Uganda with these aspects sought for in the specific objectives: (1) sociodemographic characteristics of the respondents in terms of gender, age, nationality, religion, course of study and present course enrolled in; (2) extent of self regulation; (3) degree of cultural orientation; ( 4) level of academic achievement; (5) significant differences in the extent of self regulation, degree of cultural orientation and level of academic achievement between gender, among nationalities, and between type of university the students were enrolled in; (6) significant correlations between the level of academic achievement and gender, among nationalities and between the type of university; between the extent of self regulation and degree of cultural orientation on the level of academic achievement. The study employed the ex post facto, descriptive comparative and descriptive correlation designs. The major findings were as follows: in terms of socio-demographic characteristics, 54.8% were male; 90.6% belonged to the early adulthood stage of life (20-39 years); 52.5% were Ugandans; 37.7% were enrolled in Social Sciences; 50.3% were Catholics and 57.2% were enrolled in the private university understudy. The extent of self regulation was satisfactory (mean=2.97); while the degree of cultural orientation was also satisfactory (mean=2.94); the level of academic achievement was above average/good (35.1 %). On significant differences, there was no significant difference in the extent of self regulation, degree of cultural orientation and level of academic achievement between gender, type of university and among nationalities thus the null hypotheses were accepted; there was a significant correlation between the extent of self regulation and degree of cultural orientation on the level of academic achievement, therefore the null hypothesis was rejected. In conclusion, the culture fit theory of Kanungo and Jaerger (1990) and Aisha (2007) were validated and proven true through the findings of this study while self regulation and cultural orientation were proven predictors to academic achievement. The recommendations based on the findings of this study addressed to the institutions understudy, to the distance learners and distance education facilitators were in these areas: proactive stance on gender sensitivity, managing cross cultural variations; enhancing learner's autonomy, cultural orientation and academic achievement.
Management of integrated development programmes and rural development in selected districts of western Uganda
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2012) Muzaare, Gerald
This study established the relationship between management of integrated development programmes and rural development in selected districts of Western Uganda. The specific objectives of this empirical investigation included: (1) determining the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents in terms of gender, age, marital status, academic qualifications, district and income level; (2) extent of management of integrated development programmes; (3) level of rural development in western Uganda; ( 4) establishing significant differences in the extent of management of integrated development programmes; (5) establishing significant differences in the level of rural development and establishing whether there is a significant relationship between the extent of management of integrated development programmes and the level of rural development. Descriptive comparative and descriptive correlation survey was employed. A sample 556 respondents were purposively selected from the districts of !banda and Kiruhura respectively. Data was collected using researcher devised questionnaires on management of integrated development programmes and rural development and analyzed using frequency counts and percentage distributions, means, T-test, Pearson Linear Correlation Coefficient (PLCC) and linear regression. The findings of the study were as follows: majority of the leaders were males (61.3%), most of the local leaders in the study fell in the category of 20-39years (62.3%); 71% were married, 36.6% were bachelor holders; over 53% were from !banda and 68.8% rated their income levels as medium. While for the local residents; 54.5% were males; 73.6% were in the age bracket of 20-39 years; 54.3% were married; 44.5% were certificate holders; over 50% were from !banda district and 58.2% rated their income level as medium. The extent of management was good (general average mean=2.84) while level of rural development was high (general average mean=2.80). The extent of management of integrated development programmes and level of rural development differed significantly between the districts (mean= 2.96; 2.69: t=2.695, Sig. =.008) and (mean= 2.85; 2.'72: t=3.074, Sig. =.002) thus the hypotheses were rejected. Extent of management is not significantly correlated with the level of rural development in general (r= .007, p. = .886) thus the hypothesis was accepted. Regression analysis show that extent of management insignificantly affect level of rural development (F=.021, Sig. =.886).The results indicated that generally the contribution of management is minimal on the level of rural development. The recommendations in the study mainly focused on empowerment and training, diversification of sources of income, regularly continue soliciting and mobilizing political support for the plans to be implemented, carryout awareness campaigns, involvement of local people, promotion and use of new technology and support of agriculture.
Implementation of administrative decentralization, enhancement of human capacity and services delivery of selected local governments in Busoga Region
(Kampala International University,school of Postgraduate studies and research, 2012-11) Samanya, Bulhan
This study correlated between implementation of administrative decentralization and enhancement of human capacity on services delivery in selected local governments in Busoga region. The specific objectives of the study were in these variables : (1) socio demographic characteristics of the respondents in terms of gender, age, tribe, religion, educational qualification, present position, number of years work experience in present position , district and department ; (2) the extent of implementation of administrative decentralization in terms of delegation , fiscal decentralization devolution , concentration and privatization; (3) level of enhancement of human capacity in the local governments in the following dimensions : training and development payment , leadership and communication, (4) level of services delivery in terms of water and sanitation services , education services , health services and political representation , (5) significant differences in the extent of administrative decentralization levels of enhancement of human capacity and services delivery between local governments under study ; (6) significant relationship between the extent of administrative decentralization and the level of services delivery in the selected local governments ; between the level of enhancement of human capacity and the level of services delivery .This study employed the ex post facto/retrospective-prospective and descriptive survey designs . The target population was 378 and the sample size calculated using sloven’s formula was 332. The research tools utilized in this study included :1) face sheet to the gathered data on respondents socio-demographic characteristics ; 2) non standardized questionnaires on administrative decentralization enhancement of human capacity and service delivery , patterned after related literature and tested validity and reliability . The statistical parameters used in the analysis were the frequency and percentage distribution, the mean, one way ANOVA for the significant differences, the Pearson Product Correlation Coefficient for the significant differences and relationships between the independent variables and dependent variable and regression analysis for the influence of the dependent variable on the independent variables. The findings were as follows: majority were male (52%); 20-39 years of age (57.8%) certificate holders (40.7%); Soga tribe (58.6%) . Most of the respondents (39.6%) had work experience of 1-3 years; Bugiri district had the most number of respondents (31.5%) and its health department with staff of (59.5%). Administrative decentralization was implemented (mean =2.59), enhancement of human capacity was satisfactory (mean=2.61) and service delivery was rated fair (mean=2.49). The study concludes that the null hypothesis of no significant differences and correlation between the extent of administrative decentralization and enhancement of human capacity on the level of services delivery were rejected. The findings of the study disproved particularly the theory of Manor(1999) and Binswager (1999) which stated that for significant promise or successes to occur in service delivery of local governments , the three forms of administrative decentralization namely : fiscal decentralization , evolution and concentration must be implemented .The focus of the theoretical framework was based on , administrative decentralization only , enhancement of human capacity was not in the framework , therefore , calling for modification of the theory . The recommendations were on: gender equality, fiscal decentralization especially on accountability of funds On the payments of workers, there is needed to build more sources of water and transport means should be improved.
E-Procurement and Supply Management System for Kampala International University: Design, Development and Implementation
(Kampala International University,Degree Doctor Of Philosophy In Management Information Systems, 2012-11) Kimwise, Alone
The purpose of this study was to test the null hypothesis of no significant difference on the existing procurement and supply management system and the proposed E-PSMS for KIU and to validate the proposed E-PSMS for Kampala International University. The general objective of this study was to design, develop and implement the proposed E-Procurement and Supply Management System (PEPSMS) at KIU. The specific objectives were to: (i) determine the demographic characteristics of respondents in regard to: age, gender, level of education, department of service, number of years working with KIU and ICT knowledge. (ii) Examine appraisal level of the Existing Procurement and Supply Management SYSTEM (EPSMS) by users in regard to customer satisfaction, business process, learn and growth plus finance. (iii) design, develop and implement a PEPSMS for KIU. (iv) determine assessment level by the "users" of the proposed PEPSMS after implementation. (v) establish whether there is a significant difference in the level of assessment between the EPSMS and the PEPSMS. Quasi-experimental design (assessment of the EPSMS) - post test design (after the implementation of the PEPSMS) was used on a total sample of 29 respondents and t-sample test was used to test the null hypothesis. Findings show that, the Level of assessment of the existing procurement and Supply Management System (EPSMS) by the respondents was fair in terms of customer satisfaction, business process, finance, learn and growth. Further more there was a significant difference in level of assessment of the EPSMS and the PEPSMS before and after implementation. However, the researcher recommends that KIU provides opportunities to its staff members who had low ICT knowledge to go for further training as revealed by the study; and full support by management of KIU should be accorded to the PEPSMS because without it, sustainability of the system will not be realized.
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.
Motivation Tools and Work Productivity of Academic Staff in Private Universities in Central Uganda
(Kampala International University, Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management (Planning), 2013-09) Edabu, Paul
This study was intended to establish the relationship between motivation tools and work productivity of academic staff in private universities in central Uganda. Specifically, the study was to investigate the way motivation tools are applied in private universities in central Uganda as a mechanism for encouraging academic staff to conduct assigned work, to determine the Level of work productivity of the academic staff in the private universities in central Uganda, to establish the relationship between the way motivation tools are applied and the level of academic staff work productivity in private universities in central Uganda, and to establish the difference caused by gender in the way motivation tools are applied and the level of work productivity of the academic staff of private universities in central Uganda. The descriptive comparative survey designs involving a correlational research design was used in this study. 665 respondents participated in the study. They included professors, associate professors, senior lecturers, lecturers, assistant lecturers and teaching assistants. The respondents were selected using Sloven's formula. The proportional stratified sampling technique was employed. While universities were selected using simple random sampling. Data was collected from four private universities which included: 215 academic staff of Kampala International University, 77 academic staff from Nkumba University, 65 academic staff from Uganda Christian University, and 37 academic staff from Cavendish University. The study used 2 sets of non-standardized and research administered questionnaires. Interview guide collected information from 24 academic staff. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, Independent t- sample test and Pearson's linear correlation coefficient. The way motivation tools were applied was disagreed which alludes to unmotivated. The level of academic staff work productivity in private universities was merely agreed which alludes to low productivity. There was no significant relationship between the way motivation tools were applied and level of academic staff work productivity. There was no significant difference caused by sex in the way motivation tools are applied and the level of academic staff work productivity in private universities in central Uganda. In conclusion, academic staffs were unmotivated leading to low productivity. The researcher recommended thus, that through human resource office the university council should improve and implement the staff manual policies concerning staff remuneration, welfare and other financial benefits. The salary offered should be based on labor market conditions, cost of living, and performance in order to retain and avoid high labor turnover of the staff. Research can be conducted on the gaps this study has left, such as investigating self-actualization as it affects intrinsic and extrinsic reward.
Proactive work behavior and performance of employees in nontraditional agricultural export enterprises in central Uganda
(Kampala International University, College of Higher Degrees and Research, 2014-09) Kiweewa, Emmanuel
The level of employee performance has become more imperative as businesses are looking for competitive advantage in the over-saturated global market. One way to improve the performance of employees is to motivate them to behave in a proactive manner. This study investigated the relationship between p:-oactive work behaviour and performance of employee in non-traditional agricultural expmt enterprises in central Uganda. Existence of few empirical studies on the effect of pro-active work behaviour on perfonnance of employees in Uganda is the motivation for this study. The study adopted a descriptive conelational survey design that involved the use of questionnaires and interviews in collecting data from a sample of 208 respondents randomly selected fi·om a population of 436 employees in eight NTAEs. Data was analyzed at uni-variate, bi-variate and at multivmiate level using means, standard deviation, !-statistics, ANOV A, PLCC m1d regression analysis. The study revealed that all variables included in the model (prediction, courage and goal setting) are strong predictors of employee performance. The study also established a strong and positive con·elation between proactive work behaviour and performance of employees. The study recommends that all the three constructs of pro-active work behaviour should be enhanced among employees in NT AEs through developing and implementing a behavioural modification program to train employees on proactive work behaviour improvement which in turn will lead to advancement of their performance.
Bank consolidation and employee efficiency: an empirical study on commercial banks in Kano Metropolis, Northern Nigeria
(Kampala International University, 2015) Salmanulfarisi, Abdulrahaman
The study established the dimensionality of consolidation, corporate Governance and employee efficiency in Kano Metropolis, Northern Nigeria
Credit Management and financial sustainability in micro-finance institutions in central Uganda
(Kampala International University, 2015) Ssendagi, Muhamad
The study established the relation ship between credit management and sustainability and microfinance institutional in central Uganda.
Psychological attribute mentoring and self employment of vocational graduates of Kano State Tertiary Institution, Nigeria
(Kampala International University, 2016) Gambo, Umar Mustapha
The study investigated and identified the role of conseling play in mentoring vocational graduates towards self employment
Psychological attributes mentoring, and self-employment of vocational graduates of Kano State Tertiary Institutions, Nigeria
(Kampala International University,PHD of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology, 2016-03) Gambo Umar, Mustapha
This study investigated and identified the role counseling play in mentoring vocational graduates towards self-employment. The objectives of the study were; to determine the availability of the counseling services, to evaluate the vocational training graduates’ attitudes on the skills and training acquired; to investigate the uptake of self-employment by the vocational training graduates of the tertiary institutions; to offer counseling services to vocational graduates who are ready and available to participate, using appropriate counseling strategies; to determine the most preferred counseling strategy among the graduates; and to establish the effectiveness of counseling strategies in raising their self-awareness, self-efficacy, and self-motivation; which could lead to vocational practice among the vocational graduates. The design is a comparative study and also a mixture of positivists and interpretative paradigms.354 samples were randomly selected from the target population of 4,559 using simple random sampling. Frequency and percentages as well as T-test were used to analyze the quantitative data, while qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data. The findings of the study indicated that the vocational graduates were fully aware of counseling services in their schools, but due to inadequacy of counselors, they do not patronize the centers adequately.62. 1% of them indicated availability of the services. They also confirmed that they have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills during their training and 84.1% were satisfied with it. In terms of vocational uptake after graduation, out of the 354 samples 63.6% males and 36.4% females, only 101 (28.5%) have started practicing their vocations and the remaining 253 (71.4 %) were yet to start practicing their vocations instead. After giving to the experimental group counseling intervention, a t test was run and the result shows that counseling strategies significantly raises the self-efficacy, self-motivation, and self-awareness of the vocational graduates. This i5 so because the experimental group has higher self-efficacy, self-motivation, and self-awareness over the control group. The researcher also found out that among the four strategies employed~ group counseling was the most preferred among the sample with 53% and psycho education was the least preferred with 7% preference. The researcher recommends that adequate and professional school counselors and facilities should be provided to every school, Resource mobilization to assist the vocational graduates, and also group counseling should be adopted by school counselors to raise the self-efficacy, self-motivation, and self-awareness of their student which are personality attributes which could help in making them become self-employed instead of waiting for white collar jobs which is not readily available for them. Keywords; Counseling, strategies, vocational practice, vocational graduates, self-employment

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