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    Effect of financial interest rates on small scale enterprises. a case study of Owino market in kisenyi flour millers in kampala city
    (Kampala international international: College of Economics and Management, 2004-08) Richard, Kaule Jason
    My Study was based on financial institutions with reference to lending rates. The scope was mainly on small scale enterprises and the impact felt due to these rates. The method applied was both quantitative and qualitative in Owino Market and Kisenyi Flour Millers. The research was able to establish causes that lead to poor performance as high bank rates and lack of awareness of the Banking sector and its operations. It is therefore, recommended that banks harmonize their bank rates to attract high investment and conduct awareness seminars to build a strong foundation for small investments. In conclusion both banks and small scale investors are working at lower capacity than projected because of low borrowings and also small investments are suffering from liquidity problems because of the hardships in obtaining credit.
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    Effect of balance of payment deficit on economic growth of Uganda
    (Kampala International University, Faculty of Business and Management, 2004-08) Kabagambe, Jesse; David
    The study was carried out to determine the effect of balance of payments deficit on the economic growth of Uganda. It was clearly discovered that there was a problem in the balance of payment statement as a result of poor exports, high expenditure level on imports that are greater than what is earned from exports. It is due to this that the objective of the study was carried out to; • To establish and analyze the balance of payment records and their effects on economic growth. • Composition of Uganda's outputs and inputs. • Relationship between the economic growth indicators. • To find out what level does Uganda depend on the external sources of funds. The study used primary and secondary data as collection methods. The collected findings established that there was varying expenditure, income patterns which led to the balancer of payment deficit thus affecting economic growth. From the findings the following were recommended; • Gover5ment should adopt best expenditure patterns. • Improve on the quality of exports. • Proper implementation and book keeping of records With the above recommendation and more to be looked at it is hoped that this will solve the balance of payment deficit leading to reduced over dependence on external sources of funds hence increasing the economic growth of Uganda
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    Effect of financial interest rates on small scale enterprises. A case study of Owino market in Kisenyi flour millers in Kampala city
    (Kampala International University, School of Business and Management, 2004-08) Kaule, Jason; Richard
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    Rapid product development as the key factor to competitive advantage in multinational companies in Uganda: the case of Uganda Telecom Limited
    (Kampala International University; College of Economics and management, 2005-08) Lemayian, Noah N.
    At the moment rapid product development has become a competitive tool most companies are using to overcome the competition in today’s ferociously competitive marketing environment. The purpose of this study was to establish the extent to which Uganda telecom Limited (UTL) has adopted the rapid product development strategy to out compete the competition in the Telecommunication industry. This was done by investigating the product development strategies UTL utilized. The case study method was used to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. The interview method was used to collect data from UTL’s head office situated at Rwenzori Court Plot 2 and 4A, Kampala. The findings revealed that UTL had adopted a rapid Product Development Strategy (PDS). It is therefore recommended that the company continue enhancing and improving its products in line with this strategy.
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    The dynamic challenge facing consumer behavior in an organization (case study Unilever Uganda )
    (Kampala International University,School of Business and Management, 2005-08) Kabyemera J., Dorin A
    The study was can·ied out to establish the communication process used to the consumer by organization in Unilever Uganda. A survey was carried out using consumer marketers, employees, students of different universities. The study involved sixty (60) respondents of which 15 students, 1 manager, 2 appointed staff, 1 agent, 18 consumers, 20 others, and 3 key information. The research methods employed include a self-administered questionnaire key guide as an independent data collection followed by open interviews administered to administrators. The data collected presented in frequency counts and score tables calculated.
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    The impact of competition on customer base in telecommunication industry (case study Celtel Uganda)
    (Kampala international University, College of Economics and Management, 2005-08) Ewongu, Douglas Dick
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    A study on the low quality work in the organization: a case of "pride" Africa – promotion of rural initiative and development enterprises (Pride) Kabalagala branch.
    (Kampala international international: College of Economics and Management, 2005-09) Yasser, Ddumba Arafat
    The study was concerned with the causes of low quality work in the organization. A case study "PRIDE" AFRICA KABALAGALA BRANCH was conducted in the year 2004. The researcher used the following categories for subjects to obtain the necessary data: (i) The employees (ii) The personnel manager The researcher had the following objectives: (i) To find out whether lack of employees training and development can lead to low quality work. (ii) To find out whether pay structure as the way of motivation can lead to low quality work. (iii) To find out whether nonfunctional trade unions or absence of trade unions can lead to low quality work. (iv) To find out whether job description that is no covering employees can lead to low quality work. In order to fulfill this objectives, questionnaires and interviews were administered to the workers of "PRIDE" AFRICA as well as the personnel manager of "PRIDE" AFRICA Kabalagala Branch to elicit information on the causes of low quality work, even the researcher used the percentages to analyze the data collected. Recommendation on how to overcome the cause of low quality work in "PRIDE AFRICA were made. These recommendations may also apply to other organizations facing the same problem most especially the different branches of "PRIDE AFRICA i.e. Nakawa Branch, Mbale Branch, Jinja Branch.
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    Causes of failures of small business a case study of SMES in Kabalagala and Kansanga
    (Kampala International University(KIU), 2006) Muzanila, Ivona N.; Muzanila, Ivona N.; Muzanila, Ivona N.; Muzanila, Ivona N.
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    Perceptions of employees towards automation: A
    (Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2006-01) Kiarie, Geoffrey
    As Organizations continue to automate in order to reduce costs and increase quality, the employee's perceptions towards automation on the other hand have become a major critical area. This is because most employers are having to determine how they can implement automation and at the same time retain their workers. Automation has resulted into companies having to make unpopular decisions such as organizational downsizing, employee layoffs among other changes. This study sought to find out the perceptions of New Kenya Cooperative Creameries employees towards automation. Having explored automation and its main problems, the researcher's goal was to investigate employee perceptions and recommend measures that can be taken in order to improve the current situation. The investigations conducted utilized the qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The target population being all N.K.C.C employees, the researcher divided the employees into two subsets, the first subset was top level managers and the second subset was factory based workers. Included in this study were 32 employees from the various departments ofN.K.C.C Ltd. The researcher used stratified sampling to determine the sample size. This was done by dividing the population into strata according to the different characteristics of each group. This method ensured homogeinity, increased precision and accuracy. A self administered questionnaire was then utilized to collect primary data and contained three categories as follows; Demographic response, general automation opinion and intensive automation opinion. The Likert scale was used in the last category to measure respondents opinions as follows; 4 (strongly disagree), 3 (agree), 2 (disagree) I (strongly disagree). A letter was then presented to N.K.C.C General Manager, requesting permission to conduct the research in the organization. After the researcher was granted permission, the data was collected from the respondents, compiled and analyzed to present the Research findings. The research findings, according to the study, showed varied opinions; this is in view of the responses the researcher received from the respondents. Most N.K.C.C employees had no negative feelings towards automation, what they needed to be addressed by the management is automation benefits and how it affects their duties. The findings also revealed that N.K.C.C employees were willing to enter into a mutual relationship with the management so as to create a productive working environment.
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    Evaluation of the appropriateness and importance of budgetary planning and control process in Civil Aviation Authority
    (Kampala International University; College of Economics and management, 2006-01) Choge, Kipkoech R.
    Like most organization, CAA has been facing problems with its financial performance and this was attributed to poor adherence to Budget. This study sought to evaluate the importance and the appropriateness of the budgetary planning and control process, and the problem that occur on it. The researcher used structured questionnaires and personal interviews to collect primary data while review of literature was used for the ease of secondary data. Descriptive explanatory and tabulation approach was used to collect, organize, present, interpret and discuss data. In the study, several challenges on importance/ appropriateness of budgetary planning and control were identified. There include; some budgeting procedures are not followed like budget discussions and budget proposal are not done correctly. Nature of communication and coordination is good in top level, but top to middle and lower is very poor and it is usually top to down, and budget comparison arc not made and employees attitude arc poor due to lack of respect of their views. To redress these challenges, the recommendation made, to a great extent depend on organizations actions. The organization should come up with strong policies to adherence on budgeting planning and control procedures.
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    The impact of tax defaulters on collection of revenue in Nakapiripirit town council "a case study of Nakapiripirit town council Nakapiripirit district local government
    (Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2006-01) Nayor, Moses K. Wilcox
    This research thesis focused on the topic, "The impact of tax defaulters on the collection of revenue in Nakapiripirit Town Council, was interested in finding out the impact of tax defaulters on revenue collection. The objective of the study was to determine whether there are other factors that influence revenue collection other than defaulting and to find out the impact of the tax defaulters on the collection of revenue in Nakapiripirit Town Council. The research question to guide the study was as follows; what is the effect of defaulters on the collection of revenue'! Are there other factors affecting revenue collection; Observation, Interviewing and Questionnaires. The researcher, therefore will apply the chi-square for testing the hypothesis using the formula below;
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    Marketing strategies: Case Study MTN Company submitted
    (Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2006-02) Hillary, Toroitich K.
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    An assessment of management of fixed asset case study: cooperative and Rular development bank (crdb) in Dar-es-salaam.
    (Kampala International University,College of Economics and Management, 2006-02) Janet, Kuyangana
    Fixed Assets management has been a focus of many research studies because of its important to business entity. To meet the current competition in this globalized economy it is important for organizations to know how they can manage their capital resources in their possession. Because the organization continually searches for ways to increase possession. Because the organization continually searches for ways to increase provision of quality service to its customers, it is hoped that this study may offer some general insights. The purpose of this research project was to investigate the overall system of fixed assets management at the cooperative and rural development Bank (CRDB). The case study method was used. The data collection method comprised of structured and unstructured interview. 12 employees were randomly selected as a sample to represent the whole employees. The research questions were posted, and from which analysis carried out to arrive at a correct and meaningful conclusion. The result from interview acknowledged that assets are properly and effectively managed. The fact is that, there are some weaknesses on the capitalization of small items, effectiveness of disposal and storage of used assets. Several suggestions have been made to enhance the organization management of fixed assets at CRDB. These include, increase in budget allocation for capital investment, and adjust capitalization modality; improve assets storage and security: maintain regular maintenance and repairs of fixed assets and ensure timely and cost effective disposal of fixed assets.
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    The effect of foreign exchange fluctuations on international businesses: Bamburi cement limited
    (Kampala international international, College of Economics and Management, 2006-02) Owino, Diana Waringa
    This study was carried out between October 2005 and January 2006 in Bamburi Cement Limited. The research was done to analyze the methods used in foreign exchange risk management by international companies. The target population was the employees of the finance department of Bamburi Cement Limited. A total of twenty employees were interviewed. The study instrument used in data collection was the questionnaire. The study findings showed that the organization used only external methods of foreign exchange risk management. The study is divided into five chapters with chapter one stemming from the introduction to the significance of the study, chapter two is the literature review, chapter three the methodology, chapter four the interpretation and analysis of the findings and chapter five stems from the summary of the findings to the recommendations. In conclusion, this study was important because it revealed so many challenges especially of foreign exchange risk management that are faced by many multinational corporations, of which Bamburi Cement, is inclusive. It is on this basis that a comprehensive study has been conducted on the subject matter to guide other international organizations.
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    The Effectiveness of Marketing Strategies As Practiced By Petroleum Companies:
    (Kampala International University: College of Economics and management, 2006-02) Rukia, Ali Sheikh
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    Marketing strategies of Caltex oil (Uganda) Limited
    (Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2006-02) Mchaki, Norah Dick
    The general objective of this study was to investigate the marketing strategies adopted by Caltex Company to effect its operations. Specifically, the study aimed to find out the marketing strategies of Caltex Company; to examine the marketing policies of Caltex Company with a view to recommending how it could effectively tap on potential oppmtunities to strengthen its market share and to investigate customer's attitude towards service provided by Caltex. The study used a descriptive study design. Purposive sampling was used to select 15 staff from Caltex. Convenient sampling was used to select 35 customers. Thus, the sample size was 50. The data collected was analysed using frequencies and percentages, which were presented using graphs and tables. Premium product is the most competitive fuel product for Caltex. Regarding the diesel and oil products, Havoline (gear oil) is the most competitive. Type and number of vehicles was the most explanatory factor for some of the products doing better than others on the market. It was established that the amount allocated as expenditure on Caltex's marketing drive was adequate. The most used advertisement media by the company was mainly billboards. It was found that advertising and product branding were most factors that made Caltex's products better than products of competitors. There are more customers from within Kampala than from without. This has implications to Caltex (U) Ltd. There are more customers serviced by Shell (U) Ltd followed by those serviced by Total (U) Ltd, Caltex (U) Ltd, Petro and Kobil. The major reason why most customers fuel at the same station was superior quality products. Most customers service their vehicle at Shell (U) Ltd. Following this category, are those serviced by Total (U) Ltd, Vlll Caltex (U) Ltd, Petro and Kobil. The major reason for customers servicing at the Caltex service station was superior quality products. Customers have a positive/good attitude towards service provided by Caltex. lt is recommended that Caltex (U) Ltd should first consider the type and number of vehicles in a region to determine the products it puts emphasis on while designing the marketing strategy. Caltex (U) Ltd should not rely mainly on advertising and product branding for marketing its products in order to out compete its competitors but enhancing the company reputation, offering sales services and customer support, promotion, on-time delivery, quality control, marketing research, use of new marketing methods, good customer care and control distribution channels. Caltex (U) Ltd should try harder to increase its market share given that it trails Shell and Total in the industry.