Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource

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The effect of rewards on the performance of employees: case study international care and relief
(Kampala International University.College Of Economics and Management, 2006-08) Enock, Matovu
The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between rewards and performance of employees at international care and relief. The objective of the study was to establish different forms of rewards and to examine the impact ofrewards on employee performance. The researcher used questionnaires and interviews, as research tools. The data comprised of both primary and secondary data. Random sampling was also used. The findings indicated that employees are rewarded in terms of monetary rewards like salaries, bonuses, overtime payments and also in terms of non monetary rewards like medical benefits, free transport and free meals. It was also discovered that employees of international care and relief are more satisfied with non monetary rewards. The general conclusion was that direct relationship existed between non monetary rewards and employee performance. Therefore non monetary rewards have direct impact on employee performance. The recommendation was that the organization should allow employees to participate in decision making as well as increasing their bonuses and allowances so as to increase productivity.
The perception of disabled workers towards human resource managers. (case study of Agrifresh Nairobi- Kenya limited)
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2006-08) Mbobua, Doreen Miriko
This study is meant to be a contribution by part of a wider group of scholars towards determining the perception of disabled employees towards human resource managers. It also sought to find out some of the challenges disabled persons face in the workplace and what their recommendations would be. The respondents were disabled persons who are• employed in Agrifresh Kenya limited. Data was collected using structured questionnaires. fifteen of the sampled questionnaires were completed. The findings of the study suggest that the disabled persons who are in ernploy111ent perceive the human resource managers in varied ways and this is greatly determined by the type of organization they are employed in and the type of disability they have. Regarding the disabled persons challenges in the workplace, each disability group is unique and has its special needs and challenges that are dictated by their disability type. The disabled persons to some extent do perceive the human resource managers negatively because they lee! that they do not understand their special needs. 57% of them believe that they have been denied job due to their disability. They do not find it difficult to get in paid employment because of the negative perceptions and attitudes towards them. However, as disabled persons they feel that they do deserve to be employed like any other person. From the study the researcher highly recommends that massive sensitization and awareness on disabilities in all sectors of the economy is absolutely necessary to change the negative attitudes and perceptions towards the disabled persons. In conclusion, further research is suggested to determine what actually influences the disabled persons perceptions of human resource managers.
The impact of performance appraisal on performance of employees: case study Yumbe district local government
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2006-09) Aloro Ajuga, Tadeos
This research was based on investigating the impact of Performance Appraisal on the performance of an organization .It was conducted in Yumbe District Local Government. It covered top Administrators and Employees as its respondents. The researcher was interested in this topic because despite the resources pumped by government in to the district there is still low performance of employees in the District and since District Service Commission recruits on behalf of the Public Service, there is likely hood of recruiting in competent staff which can be handled by performance appraisal This research was based on the assumption that there was significant relationship between performance appraisal, and performance. Thus if employees are appraised then their performance is known in terms of weakness and be corrected. During the process of conducting this research, it was realized that performance appraisal had a significant relationship with the performance of the organization. It was also realized that effective performance appraisal establishing of employee weaknesses and corrective actions like training, transfer, retrenchment and promotion for high fliers are taken. Some of the recommendations made by the researcher in this repo1i included training staff about performance appraisal, involving the appraises in the appraisal process, more effort on semiannual and quarter annual performance appraisal and more resource to be allocated for the appraisal activities.
The impact of effective communication on production in an organization a case study of Posta Uganda
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2006-10) Wanyenze Madibo, Miriam
This research was based on investigating the impact of effective communication and the production of an Organization. It was conducted in Posta Uganda. It covered top administrators and employees as its respondents. The research was interested in this topic because managers and organizations have used different or various resources to acquire effective communication for better performance hence production but still there is low production and performance. This research was based on the assumption that there was a significant relationship between communication and production. Thus with effective communication, employees are motivated to open their potentials and perform hence the Organization will adhere its maximum production hence performance. During the process of conducting this research it was realized that effective communication had a significant relationship with the production of the Organization. It was also realized that effective communication leads to motivation, improves performance as well as reduces on conflicts or grievances since employees know what to do and what is expected of them. Some of the recommendations made by the researcher in this report included opening channels of communication. Involve workers in decision making and provision of training in terms of communication skills.
The impact of occupational safety and health on employees’ performance: A case study of Hima cement industry Kasese district-Western Uganda
(College of Economics and Management, 2007-09) Meso, Jonathan
This handbook is a research report composed of five basic chapters. Contained in the first chapter is an introduction, statement of the problem; and the background to the study; which introduces what the book is all about. The objectives of the study and research questions reveal what the researcher investigated in the field. The significance of the study brings out how this study will be useful to other users of the book; while the scope of the study identify the study area. Chapter two brings out all the literature relevant to the topic of the study. This chapter covers relationship between occupational safety and health and employee performance, causes industrial accidents/hazards, accident proneness, impact of occupational safety and health on employee performance, and prevention of industrial accidents and hazards. Chapter three deals with the methods used while collecting data and limitations to the study. Lastly, chapter four and five explains data presentation, discussion, recommendations, conclusions and summary respectively.
An investigation into the challenges for the enjoyment of basic human rights by children in child-headed households in Karongi District, Western Rwanda
(Kampala International University.College of Economics and Management, 2007-10) Sarah, Gesare Ong'esa
The study sought to investigate the challenges facing child-headed households (CHHs) in their attempt to enjoy their basic human rights. As such, the study treated variables that included the challenges, coping mechanisms, and community responses to the plight of child-headed households. The instruments used included structured and unstructured questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions and observation. The target population included 15 local leaders, 10 NGO/CBO staff, 40 children (head of CHHs), and 25 community members. The major findings of the study revealed that child-headed households experience challenges in accessing adequate food, education and health services due to several factors largely attributed to poverty and lack of external support, lack of finances and neglect by the community, which have had negative implications. As a result, children have adapted to means for survival through working in exchange for resources like food and money to meet their survival needs. In most cases children's efforts to eke a living translates to child labor and abrogation of their human rights. The Government of Rwanda has put in place measures to curb some of these challenges by having waivers on fees under universal primary education programme and free health services. However, these measures have not cushioned the impact for the children and as such, they fail to enjoy their human rights. Also, no solid measures have been put in place to address the right to food. Though the community has an opportunity to play a big role in mitigating the problems, their response to the challenges of CHHs has not been sufficient and this is attributed to poverty, lack of involvement of children in matters concerning them and lack of mobilization and sensitization.
Training and employee performance: a case study of Kisoro district local government
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2007-10) Aradukunda, Gloria
The efficiency of an organization depends directly on how capable its personnel and well they are motivated to work In most cases organizations have failed to realize their predetermined objectives due to the fact that these companies don't attach much importance to training. The study was therefore carried to establish the impact of training towards raising the performance standards of the employees and its meant to benefit different categories of people as human resource managers, business proprietors, students pursuing management related courses and the human resource consultants The data jaws collected using questionnaire. It was analyzed, presented using percentages and ratios and the, findings were discussed Also in l of the findings the researcher drew some recommendations for the company and finally made conclusions basing on the findings.
Work environment and organizational performance: a case study housing finance Kenya
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2008) Nyambuga, Omido Julie
Communication and Its effect on employee Performance in an Organisation. Case Study: Ceford in Wakiso.
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management Sciences ., 2008-05) Nezia, Manumbu
This research was based on investigating the impact of communication on performance of employees. It was conducted in CEFORD. It covers top administrators and employees as its respondents. The objective of the study was to establish the relationship between communication and performance, effects of communication and performance and form of communication used in CEFORD. The researcher used questionnaires, interviews, and observation as the research instruments. The findings indicated that, communication go hand in hand with performance; and this is evidenced with a massive performance got from the findings. It was also realized that poor relationship among staff, domestic problem, language problem, heavily hinders communication flow in CEFORD. Some of the recommendations made by the researcher in this report included encouragement of open-door communication philosophy where an employee is free to report to superior in case of misfortune. More emphasis should be put on formal communication than informal communication.
Effects of remuneration on employee performance: a case of German technical corporation Uganda
(Kampala International University.College of Humanities and social science, 2008-11) Rachel, W.Gatheca
This research was based on the investigation of the effects of remuneration on employee performance in German Technical Corporation Uganda (GTZ). Remuneration is paramount to acquiring competent personnel as well as retaining the present employees, it also aids in securing internal and external equity meaning the payment of similar wages for similar jobs within the organization or other comparable organizations. The comparisons of pay are uninfluenced by levels of aspirations and pay history, often they compare the pay of different employees with their skills, knowledge and performance. Hence GTZ has been experiencing difficulties in rating the performance of their expatriate and local employees due to the introduction of a performance related pay system which doesn't have substantial impact on employee's performance. This has led to reduced motivation which impacts negatively on the achievement of both organizational and individual objectives. It also poses a challenge to management when evaluating performance due to the laxity of employees to maintain the set standards of performance. From the administered study it was established that most employees perceived the organization's performance related pay (PRP) system as vague, complex and not transparent. They were of the opinion that it didn't effectively tie performance to pay, that is, its contribution to the employee's attainment of their goals was low or minimal. Furthermore it was established that the benefits offered by GTZ were insufficient especially to expatriates with accompanying spouse and children due to the fact that their income was from on partner unlike back home where the spouse also worked. While, the single expatriates thought they were more than sufficient. It was recommended that GTZ review their PRP system in order to effectively tie performance to pay, while, at the same time implementing a 'holistic' induction program that minimizes the employee's prejudices. It was also established that there was need to carryout a study on the impact of remuneration on employee's motivation.
The impact of motivation on employee performance in the ministry of education, science and technology Juba in Southern Sudan
(Kampala International University.College Of Economics and Management, 2008-12) Luol, Ajou Deng
The study investigated the impact of motivation on the performance of employees in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) in Juba, Southern Sudan The study was designed as a case study of Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) in Juba, Southern Sudan and a total of 30 respondents participated in the study. The respondents included; executive managers, human resource managers, line managers, and lower level employees. The analysis included both qualitative and quantitative methods. It looked at the situation in MoEST and discussed major findings on the impact of motivation on employee performance, motivation strategies among others The findings revealed the impact of motivation as increased level of employee commitment, improved communication, and reduced rates of accidents among others. The findings further indicated that the major factors affecting employee performance were; delayed payments, poor communication, inadequate working facilities among others. The following recommendations were made; creation of a free and open communication environment though the use of suggestion boxes, open upward and downward communication, holding of meetings, prompt payment of staff, and adequate staff facilitation among others.
Impact of labour turnover on organizational performance: a case study Mbeya Referral Hospital
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2009) Maro, Happy
The impact of employee relations on labour stability: A case study of Ssabagabo Sub-county Headquarters-Makindye.
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management Sciences ., 2009-01) Besigye, Rowland
The study intended to investigate the Impact of Employee Relations on the rate of Labour Stability mainly at SCHQs- Makindye while being guided by a problem statement that is to say Employee Relations is a gate way to labour stability justified by foreign countries like United States where employees are treated as great resources resulting into lower labour turnover rates in the country (Pastay G. 2001). However, at SCHQs- Makindye, the concept seemed to have been taken for granted which forced the researcher to end up conducting a detailed research in order to examine the impact of employee relations on the rate of labour stability. The main specific objectives of this study were to investigate the relationship that existed between industrial democracy on the rate if labour stability, the importance of participation and involvement on the rate labour stability and lastly the effects of leadership style on the rate of labour stability respectively. In data collection process, the researcher employed instruments like closed and self administered questionnaires and interviews for primary data and extensive library research for secondary data which were all analyzed using Microsoft excel, presented in tables and pie charts for easy interpretation. In as far as findings are concerned, the study found out that industrial democracy is a road map to knowledge management and a way of streamlining sub-county activities using methods such as delegation, motivation, transparency and good leadership styles. the study further found out that participation and involvement are practices important in promoting decision making process and problem solving activities and that leadership is an integral part of management AND every one's business in an organization justified by the participate style that was popularly used at the sub county. However, the study revealed that the activities which this research rotated on such as industrial democracy, participation and involvement plus leadership style were practiced in favour of the ruling party while segregating other parties at the sub-county. Further more the study found out that the sub-county had inefficient suggestion boxes and poor treatment of employees revealed by low wages and salaries that they were getting compared to the standards of living. Thus, it can be recommended that all sub-county employees should be allowed to participate in the sub-county activities regardless of the political party in which they belong and financial rewards should be properly integrated in the total systems of promoting good employee relations in order for labour stability to prevail at the sub-county.
Employee participation and labour turnover: a case study of child care Kitgum Servants
(Kampala International University.College of Economics and Management, 2009-07) Ismail, K .Salimah
The study seeks to find out the relationship between employee participation and labour turn over in child care kitgum servants an NGO (formerly started as childcare international) At child care organization emphasis has been put on reducing labour turn over but the organization has failed to perform to its expectations. The lack of employee participation at child care has resulted in to poor relation ships among employees, and employers and this has resulted to dissatisfaction at work where by most employees feel alienated and of no value to the organization which has greatly contributed to labour turn over. The major objectives of the study are to find out employee participation in decision making and how it can impact on labour turn over. The study is mainly the literature review based on published materials like journals and reports of different scholars, text books and the online sources from the internet. It is also based on the findings from the employees at child care whom we interviewed and extracted information from them. The study is carried out at child care kitgum servants located in kitgum district and has residential offices in Kampala -Rubaga Mubanda road, and branches in Australia. Findings revealed that employee participation reduces labour turn over since participative management approach is viewed as management that has concern for its people. As a result of employee participation, employees feel empowered and part of the organization .it is this sense of belonging that motivates employees which reduces labour turn over. Through employee participation employees are capable of amng out their grievances and dissatisfaction to the employers so as corrective measures can be taken to maintain the employees thus reducing labour turn over. The recommendation put forward to ensure that employee participation becomes successful like formation of committees by employees or representatives in charge of representing their view to management. Management should treat their employees as part of the organizations assets and not just liabilities because without the human capital the organization would find it hard to operate.
The effect of the illiteracy on employee performance: a case study of Tanzania Ports Authority
(Kampala International University.College of Economics and Management, 2009-07) Msangi, Bholen Luhindi
The research was conducted in Tanzania Port Authority on the topic "effect of I.T illiteracy on employee performance". The total percentage of the respondents was 60 in which there were; 10 administrators, 15 finance, marketing accountants, 20 human resource managers, and 15 support officials. The findings were guided by research question of the study. The first research question sought to find out the the extent of information technology illiteracy in the organization and the study findings revealed that; Very high, high, low, and very low were the answers given by the respondents. The second research question sought to find out how information technology illiteracy affect work performance of employees in Tanzania Port Authority and the findings revealed that; Decreased productivity, increased employee turnover, decreased efficiency, and increased supervision were the answers give by the respondents. The third research question sought to find out how management of Tanzania Port Authority can solve the illiteracy levels at the organization and the study findings revealed that; Training of employees, recruitment of only workers with LT knowledge, hiring of workers, and provision of free computers to employees were the answers given by the respondents. Chapter one of study of this research consisted of background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, scope of the study, ad significance of the study. Chapter two consisted of review related to the research topic of study. Chapter three is the methodology of the study. Chapter four is the presentation, analysis and discussion of the findings. Chapter five is included the summary of the study, conclusions of the study, recommendations of the study and areas for further research. The conclusions were then made after interpreting analyzing data
The impacts of work life balance on the performance of employees in organizations in Uganda: a case study of Kinyara Sugar Limited-Masindi District.
(Kampala International University.College of Economics and Management, 2009-07) Sam, Talemwa
The study was on the impacts of WLB on the performance of employees in organizations in Uganda. Kinyara Sugar Limited (KSL) was used as a case study. The general objective of the research was to identify the impacts of Work life Balance on the performance of employees in organizations in Uganda. The research problem was broken down into specific objectives. These included: to identify the work Life Balance Initiatives that have been put in place in KSL; to identify the impacts of WLB on the family life of employees of KSL; and to examine the impacts of WLB on the level of corruption of employees in KSL. This was done on the assumption that; Corruption and family life can affect employee performance in organizations like Kinyara Sugar Limited. The study employed a cross sectional quantitative research design. This enabled the researcher to collect primary data from employees with different interests. Employees came from the Human Resource Department, finance department, factory secretariat, factory department, and agricultural department. The research revealed hat Kinyara Sugar Limited has put in place job sharing, flexible work time, schools for children, and personal leave. Others are staff quarters, and transport facilities. He also found out that, work has both negative and positive impacts on family life of employees. Furthermore, it was found out, that WLB has an impact on the level of corruption of employees. The researcher recommended the management of KSW and other similar organizations to put in place more WLBI so as to rip their benefits. Employees were recommended to use their time in a well managed manner. For further researchers, they were recommended to research on the impacts of WLB on employee performance in other organizations. For the case of KSL, research can be carried out on the WLB initiatives that can enhance performance.
The impact of employee relations on organizational performance: a case study of electricity supply commission Uganda limited
(Kampala International University.College Of Economics and Management, 2009-08) Winnie, Kyasimiire
The topic of the study was the impact of employee relations on staff performance a case study of the Electricity Supply Commission Uganda Limited. The Company has had a number of challenges as far as the relationship between the management and the employees who are concerned. Many employees have joined the institute and left. Employee relations ensures man- power development, establishing a closer contact between persons connected with the industry, management and the workers, creating a sense of belongingness in the minds of the ultimately maximizing social welfare in order to foster the achievement of desired goals and objectives. The purpose of the study was to determine how good employee relations improve staff performance in organizations. The company is the largest producer of electricity in Africa, it is among the top seven utilities in the world in terms of generation capacity and among the top nine in terms of sales. It operated Kendal Power station, the largest coal fire power station in the world and Koeberg nuclear plant in Africa. Its head quarters were in Johannesburg and it hand country offices in Uganda, Nigeria and Mali. In Uganda, the company has taken over the operations and maintenance of two power stations of Nalubale, and Kiira since 2003. The findings of the research showed that 80% of the respondents strongly agreed and 20% agreed on the statement the employee relation had an impact on organizational performance. Employee relations should be taken seriously because it had a great contribution to building the institutional image and increase staff performance in the organization.
The impacts of training and employee retention in Organizations: A case study of Concern Worldwide Uganda – Nakulabye.
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management Sciences, 2009-08) Birimumaiso, Jassy
The purpose of the study was to find out the impact of training on employees retention in Concern World wide Uganda. The objective of the study was to establish the relationship between training and retention of employees, to examine the impacts of training on retention of employees in organization, to examine the training methods used in Concern world wide Uganda. The researcher used questionnaires, interviews and observations as research instruments. The data collection comprised both primary and secondary data was also used random sampling. The finding indicated that, the impact of training and employee retention was found to be less that satisfactory. This partly contributes to internal factors which hinder the application of the course learning like lack of motivation, poor quality production, reduced moral and commitment, poor selecting of employees of training and facilities. It also discovered that training doer do not fulfill per condition deemed necessary for effective selection of procedures most especially for external training courses was heavily based on patronage and lobbing at the expense of training meeting area need that is beneficial to the organization. The general recommendations have been made that. In concern World Wide Uganda should try to change the policy of selecting employees for training and also management of Concern World Wide organization should motivate employees after training and use training methods to avoid employees for irrelevant programmes.
The effects of workers' participation on organizational performance a case study of Posta – Uganda limited
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2009-08) Nanyiti, Florence
The impact of reward system on employee commitment (case study: Uganda Telecommunication Limited-UTL)
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2009-08) W. Gathari, Hellen
The study was undertaken to investigate the impact of reward system on employee commitment at work in Uganda; The study used Uganda Telecommunication Limited, Head offices branch in Kampala district. The objectives of the study were; To establish the different systems of reward in Uganda Telecommunication Limited (UTL), To find factors responsible for negative employee commitment at work, To assess the effects resulting from the systems used by the company when rewarding employees. Data was collected from both primary and secondary sources. Secondary data was got by extracting information regarding the effects of reward system on employee commitment at workplace, by reading journals, textbooks plus the already existing on Internet and magazines. Primary data was got from the field by the use of the following methods; questionnaires, observation. From the field findings it was found out that reward system had got various effects whereby the biggest percentage noted that there was increased productivity and some of the interviewees said workers relationship had improved because of employee commitment, surprisingly the other group of respondents said it increased on the absenteeism since employees trusted their fellows that they will help them when they are absentee and lastly some employee commitment increased corruption since the relationship that existed could enable them take a bribe. Finally some recommendations were suggested that is; UTL should encourage employee commitment as system which will put into consideration about the type of work an employee is doing, level of education, the skills needed to execute such tasks among many. This will improve on the company performance. The company should realize that all employees have to work in a team for example groups and not individually. Since employee commitment increases productivity, saves time as far as decision-making is concerned. With this all the top managers, administrators, auditors and supervisors should all be involved to ensure increased company performance.

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