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Administrative Behaviour and Institutional Efficiency in Selected Universities in Central Uganda
(Academic Affairs Directorate, Kampala International University (KIU), Uganda, East Africa Institute for Social Research, KIU, 2017-08) Nakimuli, Amina; Sumil, Novembrieta; Kibuuka, Muhammad; Mwebesa, Edson; Byabashaija, Deusdedit; Bamaiyi, Pwaveno
Technical competences of administrators are certainly necessary, albeit they may not be sufficient for efficiency in educational institutions. The administrator’s behaviour is also vital for achieving efficiency thus educational institutions have prepared their numerous and capable specialists and professionals with the necessary skills for efficient and effective higher education administration. This study therefore was conceptualized to shed light to this contention. The association between administrative behaviour and institutional efficiency was empirically investigated employing the ex-post facto, descriptive correlation research designs. One hundred ninety five administrators from two higher education institutions were selected through purposive and systematic random sampling. Standardized and contextualized questionnaires tested for reliability and validity were used as research instruments. Quantitative data analyses were done using the Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. The findings of the study indicated that the variables of administrative behaviour and institutional efficiency were significantly correlated. Within the context of this finding, administrators of the universities understudy should endeavour to enrich their administrative skills through leadership, management and administrative courses to cope with the managerial challenges hovering the higher education system. Effective administrators must conduct themselves appropriately and must be accountable for their actions and expectations. The ability to deal effectively with other people and accomplish work through others would always be a fundamental ingredient in the administrative process.
Antecedents of statistics anxiety in a higher education system
(Academic Affairs Directorate, Kampala International University (KIU), Uganda, East Africa Institute for Social Research, KIU, 2017-08) Mwebesa, Edson; Sumil, Novembrieta; Hassan, Abdulle Hassan; Cephus, Diggs
As more empirical data existed in higher education environment, along with it were simple to complex tools such as statistical concepts and analyses that enabled the translations of the data to bring about a better educational system. A rising challenge therefore in universities reflected a scenario on data integration, institutional metrics and higher education analytics not in the pedestal of productive interpretation and utilization. Contributory to the ability of making sense with empirical data necessary for a proactive and successful delivery of education would be the element of good statistics background. This study contended that learning statistics and its rudiments were perceived as complicated and difficult as compared to some other courses offered at university level. Further, this investigation contested the existence of statics anxiety among postgraduate students in an in-site university setting. The data from randomly selected 136 postgraduate students (Kampala International University, Uganda) referring to dispositional (procrastination and perfectionism) and environmental antecedents (gender) and statistics anxiety were scientifically elicited, processed and analyzed utilizing the quantitative-post positivist’s research paradigm model. The findings revealed (1) a positive but insignificant relationship between academic procrastination and statistics anxiety; (2) a significant negative relationship between perfectionism and statistics anxiety; and (3) differences in statistics anxiety between the female and male students existed. Notably from the results then, academic procrastination did not significantly affect the students’ statistics anxiety; the students with higher levels of perfectionism tended to have lower levels of statistics anxiety while the levels of statistics anxiety among the female students were slightly higher than that of the male students.
Benchmarking as a Component of Governance in Greater Bushenyi Districts, Western Uganda;approved for oral presentation: Bugema International Multi-Disciplinary Conference, September 28-29, 201
(Kampala International University, 2015) Byabashaija, Deusdedit; Sumil, Novembrieta; Nakimuli, Amina; Matovu, Swaleh
This investigation examined the relationship between benchmarking and human resource recruitment process (HRRP) of Greater Bushenyi Districts Local Government (GBDLG). The study was anchored on the institutional theory developed by Scott (2004). This theory is relevant to the conference theme, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in that it highlighted one component of MDGs which is governance. Institutional theorists assert that the institutional environment can strongly influence the development of formal structures in any organization for good governance. Using the mixed explanatory method (quantitative and qualitative), a researcher generated questionnaire and an interview schedule were used to gather data from 377 participants out of 6,488 target population. The contribution of benchmarking to human resource recruitment process was satisfactory. It was concluded that benchmarking positively and significantly influences HRRP for good governance. For countries, to survive in this competitive world, benchmarking must be practiced as a must so that they can be able to borrow a leaf from the best practices of other countries for good governance.
Beyond the fundamental precepts on social responsibility: the minds-on hearts-on and hands-on learning engagements of Kampala International University;Towards employability of graduates in higher education system Institute for Social Research, Kampala International University
(Kampala International University. Institute for Social Research, 2016) Sumil, Novembrieta
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give” (Winston Churchill). “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future” (Franklin Delano Roosevelt). On September 28-29, 2015 at the Iddi Bassajabalaba Memorial Library, Kampala International University (KIU), Uganda, East Africa, I opened the First In-House Research Forum with these two striking principles. Their inclusion, passionately expressed by the opening speaker, introduced the fundamental precepts on social responsibility as the theme of the forum.
Challenges from Language Shift: Advocating Intercultural Dialogue as a Commitment Principle for the Millennium Development Goals;approved for oral presentation: Bugema International Multi-Disciplinary Conference, September 28-29, 2015.
(Kampala International University, 2015) Asingwire, Richard; Sumil, Novembrieta; Tindi, Seje Nuru; Nakimuli, Amina; Nyonsima, Eliezer
Emanating from language shift would be challenges such as involvement in intercultural dialogue on local and global angles. In intercultural dialogue there are open interactions between individuals from different cultural backgrounds that bring about understanding each other’s world views, similarities and differences. Intercultural dialogue then is part of the commitments of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the United Nations Academic Impact in support of the Millennium Development Goals. For reasons of socio-economic progress, Rwanda had shifted from French to advocating the English language said to be the universal medium of communication. Anchored on such direction, this study embarked on investigating empirically the effects of the English language as a medium of instruction in selected institutions of higher learning in Rwanda. The findings showed that the learners’ performance in the English language needed to be effectively implemented in the process of learning.
Child Soldier Scenario and Children’s Protection Within Armed Conflicts: A Positivist’s View
(Academic Affairs Directorate, Kampala International University (KIU), Uganda, East Africa Institute for Social Research, KIU, 2017-08) Cephus, Diggs; Sumil, Novembrieta; Otanga, Rusoke; Sumil, Manuel; Hassan, Abdulle Hassan; Mwebesa, Edson
This study underscored a positivist’s philosophical stand referring to the status of children as soldiers and children’s protection within armed conflict situations from 2013 in Juba, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data and retrospective-prospective designs as research strategies. The quantitative data on child soldier scenario and children’s protection within the armed conflict zones from 362 respondents (20-39 years of age) who had lived in Juba for over 7 years were elicited using validated and tested for reliability researcher structured questionnaires with open and close-ended questions. Record sheets reflected qualitative data from incident reports. The collection of data was matched with follow-up interviews and document analysis. The study employed three sampling techniques namely: stratified sampling, purposive sampling and simple random sampling. The responses on child soldier scenario were in these aspects: under the age of 10 when forced to serve as soldiers; the children volunteered themselves because of societal pressure and were under the impression that volunteering will provide a form of income, food, or security; child soldier recruitment breaking several human rights laws; poor and displaced from their families child soldiers had limited access to education and girl child soldiers were used for fighting and other purposes and were vulnerable to sexual violence. While the data on children’s protection conspicuously were in these concerns: accommodation, reintegration strategy, legal aspect, parental care and family life, health facilities and forced marriage. The findings implied peace and conflict resolutions by the relevant peace experts and security contingents.
Conflict management styles and work performance of academic staff in private universities in Kampala city, Uganda: presented at the Canadian International Conference on Advances in Computer Science, Humanities and Education, April 1-2, 2015, Dubai, UAE
(Kampala International University, 2015) Ssemugenyi, Fred
The objectives of this study were to: (i) determine the mostly applied conflict management styles; (ii) to assess the level of work performance; (iii) distinguish the difference in the application of conflict management styles between male and female academic staff; (iv) correlate conflict management styles and the level of work performance of the academic staff. The descriptive comparative and descriptive correlation designs were employed. Data were collected using two sets of questionnaires then analyzed using descriptive analysis, t- test, Pearson’s linear correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression analysis. Results revealed that compromising, collaborating and accommodating were the mostly applied conflict management styles; the level of work performance was rated good; the female staff differed with the male staff in applying conflict management styles and there was a significant correlation between conflict management styles and level of work performance. It was recommended that the institutions understudy conduct an extensive awareness of staff on the application of the what, when, why and with whom of conflict management styles.
Conflict management styles and work performance of academic staff in private universities in Kampala city, Uganda: presented at the Canadian International Conference on Advances in Computer Science, Humanities and Education, April 1-2, 2015, Dubai, UAE
(Kampala International University, 2015) Ssemugenyi, Fred
The objectives of this study were to: (i) determine the mostly applied conflict management styles; (ii) to assess the level of work performance; (iii) distinguish the difference in the application of conflict management styles between male and female academic staff; (iv) correlate conflict management styles and the level of work performance of the academic staff. The descriptive comparative and descriptive correlation designs were employed. Data were collected using two sets of questionnaires then analyzed using descriptive analysis, t- test, Pearson’s linear correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression analysis. Results revealed that compromising, collaborating and accommodating were the mostly applied conflict management styles; the level of work performance was rated good; the female staff differed with the male staff in applying conflict management styles and there was a significant correlation between conflict management styles and level of work performance. It was recommended that the institutions understudy conduct an extensive awareness of staff on the application of the what, when, why and with whom of conflict management styles
Counseled and Non Counseled Employees’ Psychological Well-Being in the Workplace: Revelations from Police Force, Uganda;approved for oral presentation: Bugema International Multi-Disciplinary Conference, September 28-29, 2015
(Kampala International University, 2015) Katushabe, Scovia; Sumil, Manuel; Kibs, Muhanguzi; Nakimuli, Amina; Mwebesa, Edson
Many facets of work do not necessarily impact on employees’ core life needs. This cannot be said for well-being and life threatening issues, whose implications run very deeply indeed in employees mind, body and soul. The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference in psychological well-being between counseled and non-counseled employees. The study utilized a comparative research and the population comprised of counseled and non-counseled employees of Uganda Police Force (Nsambya Barracks). The purposive sampling strategy was used to select 141 respondents of whom 66 were non-counseled and 75 were counseled employees. Questionnaires were used to collect data with acceptable validity and reliability results at 0.89 and 0.93 respectively. The t-test was used to establish a comparison in psychological well-being between counseled and non-counseled employees. The results indicated that there was a significant difference in psychological well-being between counseled and non-counseled employees (t=6.543, p< 0.05). It was recommended that employers should recognize the need to provide professional counseling services to employees because this will improve employees’ psychological well-being.
Driving forces for change management in selected higher education institutions(HEI's) of learning in central Uganda, East Africa: a meta- analysis (Accepted and approved for oral presentation at the 2015 Fall Global Mindset on Leadership and Management Conference, September 11-13, 2015, Los Angeles, California, USA)
(2015) Sumil, Novembrieta; Sumil, Manuel O.; Kibuuka, Muhammad T.; Tusiime, Adella
Utilizing the meta-analysis process by Cooper and Hedges (1994b:3-14), change management directions were drawn from 132 empirical studies, systematically analyzed, sorted out for these similar characteristics: evident change issues; descriptive explanatory research designs; scientific computation of sample sizes; university academic managers, teaching staff and students as respondents; private and public universities as research settings, purposive and random sampling procedures, four point scale questionnaires, findings in item analysis, with means and ranks. The means and t-test for significant differences were utilized for the new analyses from the various studies. The findings revealed driving forces for change management related to organizational culture (from highest to lowest in rank: workplace culture, managerial deportment, institutional capacity, institutional efficiency, leadership styles, emotional intelligence, conflict management, administrative strategies, educational efficiency, administrative behavior) and functional processes (from highest to lowest in rank: students’ unrest, motivation tools, human resources management practices, academic achievement and social behavior of university students, educational services, academic performance of staff, work productivity, learning environment). The two change drivers (Organizational Culture and Functional Processes) did not significantly differ among the studied institutions implying that the managers of universities should be able to reengineer their systems based on the above driving forces for change management in a tactful and organized manner (planning, implementation, evaluation).
Economics of Tuition Fees: Cost-Benefit Analysis of a Differentiated Tuition Fee System in Selected Ugandan Universities;approved for oral presentation: Bugema International Multi-Disciplinary Conference, September 28-29, 2015.
(Kampala International University, 2015) Sumil, Novembrieta; Kibuuka, Muhammad; Sumil, Manuel; Muhanguzi, Kibs; Mwebesa, Edson; Katushabe, Scovia
The post millennium development (sustainable development) goals are a long term strategic plan by the United Nations’ member governments meant to ensure improved human development. Human development, the main sustainable development goal can emanate from product differentiation. Access to education is a sustainable development strategy that can improve quality of life. A differentiated tuition fee system is thought to be one of the approaches to improve people’s quality of life. Anchored on the monopolistic price discrimination theory (third degree), this paper examined the costs and benefits derived from a differentiated tuition fee system in selected Ugandan universities. To achieve this, a descriptive correlation approach and mixed explanatory designs (quantitative and qualitative) were adopted. The study found tuition fee differentiation system to have a significant correlation with benefits accrued and an insignificant correlation with costs involved.
Evidence-based insights linked to the millennium development goals
(GRIN Verlag, 2015) Sumil, Novembrieta
The book contains 7 articles of academic staff, peer reviewed by Bugema International Multidisciplinary Research Conference slated on September 28-29, 2015. The conference was cancelled. The authors decided too disseminate the findings as the MDGs are coming to completion this September 2015. Evidence based data are needed to evaluate the past MDGs and to contribute for the next Sustainable Development Goals Agenda that will continue the 2000 MDGs direction.
Human resource management practices and performance of academic staff in universities in Uganda: presented at the Canadian International Conference on Advances in Computer Science, Humanities and Education, April 1-2, 2015, Dubai, UAE
(2015) Tindyebwa, Wilberforce;
This study delved into the relationship between the extent of human resource management practices and the level of performance of academic staff. Employed in this study were these methods and techniques: the retrospective/ex post facto designs, purposive and simple random sampling techniques, researcher devised questionnaires administered to 356 respondents. The findings revealed that among the aspects of human resource management practices, recruitment and selection had higher significant correlations on academic staff performance. The findings of this study validated the theories of Taylor and Herzberg. The major recommendations based on the findings were as follows: (1) the university management should put up a policy on promotion so that those with qualifications should be promoted; (2) the universities should organize for workshops and seminars to bring lecturers together from both public and private universities to brainstorm on the use of the teaching models and how to improve on the mode of delivery; (3) the universities understudy should intensify allocation of funds for research seminars and implement strongly their respective policies on research and publication.
Implementation of agricultural policies and household welfare in western Uganda: presented at the Canadian International Conference on Advances in Computer Science, Humanities and Education, April 1-2, 2015, Dubai, UAE
(Kampala International University, 2015) Kazibwe, Sophia
Investigated in this study were as follows: (1) the profile of the respondents; (2) the level of implementation of agricultural policies; (3) the level of household welfare; (4) the difference in the level of household welfare between the female and male headed households and among the rural areas; (5) the relationship between the level of implementation of agricultural policies and the level of household welfare. The methods and techniques employed were the descriptive comparative and descriptive correlation designs; the quantitative and qualitative techniques; multi-stage sampling and researcher devised questionnaires. The findings revealed these: (1) 70% practiced subsistence farming and 74% of the households were male headed; (2) low levels of implementation of agricultural policies and household welfare; (3) the level of household welfare differed significantly between male and female headed households and among the selected rural areas; (5) positive significant relationship between the level of implementation of agricultural policies and the level of household welfare. It was recommended that the stakeholders should intervene to uplift the low level of implementation of agricultural policies and household welfare in the selected rural areas
Improving the effectiveness of public-private partnerships in the provision of higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Uganda; paper presented at the International Conference on administrative development toward excellence in public sector performance at King Faisal Hall of Conferences Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, November 1-4, 2009
(Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Institute of Public Administration, 2009) Kasenene, Edris Serugo
The fundamental aim of forming a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is to improve the provision of public services generally and in terms of quality and accessibility in particular. Unfortunately, realizing this aim as effectively as desired has eluded many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. This has particularly been witnessed in the higher education sector. Despite the existence of PPPs in this sector, the quality and accessibility of higher education has continued to fall short of stakeholder expectations in many Sub-Saharan countries, including Uganda. This implies that the PPPs formed in this sector have largely been ineffective. Accordingly, this paper uses descriptive and factor analysis to explore the causes of such ineffectiveness and how they can be addressed to avert it. The paper is divided in four parts. The first part focuses on the methodology used to come up with the paper; the second part is on the effectiveness of the PPPs in terms of quality and accessibility of higher education; and the third part is about determinants of this effectiveness and how they cause the infectiveness of the PPPs in Uganda’s higher education. The fourth part is on how the causes can be addressed in order to improve the provision of higher education through PPP
Improving the effectiveness of public-private partnerships in the provision of higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Uganda; paper presented at the International Conference on administrative development toward excellence in public sector performance at King Faisal Hall of Conferences Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, November 1-4, 2009
(Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Institute of Public Administration, 2009) Kasenene, Edris Serugo Dr.; Kampala International University
The fundamental aim of forming a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is to improve the provision of public services generally and in terms of quality and accessibility in particular. Unfortunately, realizing this aim as effectively as desired has eluded many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. This has particularly been witnessed in the higher education sector. Despite the existence of PPPs in this sector, the quality and accessibility of higher education has continued to fall short of stakeholder expectations in many Sub-Saharan countries, including Uganda. This implies that the PPPs formed in this sector have largely been ineffective. Accordingly, this paper uses descriptive and factor analysis to explore the causes of such ineffectiveness and how they can be addressed to avert it. The paper is divided in four parts. The first part focuses on the methodology used to come up with the paper; the second part is on the effectiveness of the PPPs in terms of quality and accessibility of higher education; and the third part is about determinants of this effectiveness and how they cause the infectiveness of the PPPs in Uganda’s higher education. The fourth part is on how the causes can be addressed in order to improve the provision of higher education through PPPs
Information Technology (IT) Adoption and Work Attitude among Middle level Academic Managers in Selected Private and Public Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya;approved for oral presentation: Bugema International Multi-Disciplinary Conference, September 28-29, 2015.
(Kampala International University, 2015) Tindi, Seje Nuru; Nakimuli, Amina; Niyonzima, Eliezer; Asingwire, Richard
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which became operational in 2000 were envisaged to be realized by 2015. Several evaluations have shown that many developing countries are likely not to achieve the minimum targets. As such therefore, a study on IT adoption and work attitude of the academic managers would be timely in addressing aspects of the post MDGs challenges. The empirical data from 362 respondents revealed low levels of IT adoption in the universities, good work attitudes and no significant relationship between IT adoption and work attitude. It was recommended that universities should nonetheless respond to change by embracing IT. The study recommended that university management should review their work environment policies to help align their employees’ work attitudes to their corporate strategies subsequently improving their productivity, much as attitude to work may become more favorable even with no adoption
Internal control system,corporate governance and performance of financial institutions in Uganda presentation at the Canadian International Conference on Advances in Computer Science, Humanities and Education, April 1-2, 2015, Dubai, UAE)
(2015) Byamukama, Eliab Mpora
The study embarked on the relationship between internal control system, corporate governance and performance of financial Institutions. Both the quantitative and qualitative approaches were employed to achieve the set objectives. Using questionnaires, quantitative data were collected from 400 respondents employed in financial institutions found in commercial banks, credit institution, microfinance institutions, companies and savings credit cooperatives. Through interviews, qualitative data were gathered from 12 chief executives from financial institutions understudy. Quantitative data were analyzed by means of correlation and regression analyses, while content analysis was applied to the qualitative data. Empirical evidences revealed that the internal control system and performance were correlated interdependently. Thus, the study proposed a revitalized linkage between internal control system and financial institutions. The study concluded that internal control system did not exist in some financial institutions and had not been fully integrated in the strategic agenda of most financial institutions in Uganda. In the current financial age then, financial institutions in Uganda should prioritize both internal control system and performance as key strategies for growth by training staff and creating a reliable environment to attract foreign investment.
Job related extrinsic facets in an in-site academic workplace:an empirical view on the theories of Herzberg’s hygiene factors and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs :presented at the Canadian International Conference on Advances in Computer Science, Humanities and Education, April 1-2, 2015, Dubai, UAE)
(2015) Sumil, Novembrieta; Sumil, Manuel; Sumil, Manuel Paul; Sigue, Tabitha; Sigue, Marcelo
This investigation highlighted analyses of the empirical findings from a case study in an academic workplace. The evidence-based data on job related extrinsic facets or Herzberg’s hygiene factors were elicited specifically on school policy and administration, salary, job security, work condition, status/position and relationship with superiors from a scientifically computed sample size of 94 faculty members. These qualified respondents were selected through stratified random sampling by proportional allocation. The findings of the study revealed the following: the teacher respondents were not dissatisfied with the hygiene factors on status, work conditions and relationship with superiors while they were dissatisfied with the factors on school policy and administration, salary and job security. The empirical findings on the hygiene factors were interconnected with Maslow’s lower order needs however, there were some indices within the hygiene factors of status, work conditions, relationship with superiors, school policy and administration that were motivators linked with the higher order needs of Maslow. An executive development program was accentuated in this study to address the causes of dissatisfaction and illuminate insights into aspects to which managers can improve the motivation and satisfaction of their employees.
A knowledge management model for pediatric health care practice: A paper presented at theScience, Computing, Telecomminucations(PACT): Pan African Conference Arusha on 14-18 July 2014
(IEEE, 2014) Mutuwa, P.L.; Maiga, Gilbert
Pediatric care practitioners are faced with increasing amounts of knowledge that is not matched by an equivalent ability to manage and apply it for improved healthcare. This is largely attributed to the lack of tools, systems and models that aide in Knowledge Management. The study aimed to describing a model that focuses on integrating the Knowledge Management processes that contribute to improved Pediatric care delivery in the context of Uganda. A field study was conducted to gather requirements for the model. The data collected was analyzed and the results used to extend existing Knowledge Management models in order to describe a suitable model for pediatrics Knowledge Management. The study identified technology, People, Storage and pediatrics knowledge integration as important requirements for successful implementation of Knowledge Management in pediatrics healthcare practice. An evaluation of the proposed model was done and the results indicated its suitability for Knowledge Management in pediatric practice.

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