Budgeting and performance of public institutions in Uganda: a case study of education sector
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2018-10
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and social sciences.
Abstract
The study aimed at examining the influence budgeting on performance of Education sector. The objectives of the study were; to identify the role of budgeting towards performance of Education sector, to establish challenges facing budgeting towards performance of Education sector and to examine the ways to address challenges facing budgeting towards performance of Education sector The study applied a cross-sectional research design to reflect aspects of perception. feelings. experiences. facts and emotional feelings of the study respondents on the study topic. This is because cross sectional research design is generally quick, easy, and cheap to perform. They are often based on a questionnaire survey. There was no loss to follow-up because participants were interviewed only once. The study findings revealed that the sample constituted of 50 respondents of which 66% were males and the 34% remaining were females. This implies that males are the majority. This implies that the most respondents were men due to the societal beliefs that the males are hardworking and hence capable of handling issues regarding the budgeting and performance of Education Sector in Uganda. This further implies that men were the majority since they are the ones who are mostly involved in these Education Sector in the country. The study concludes that budgeting participation is a complex process. affected by many variables and conditions, therefore it is hard to measure the absolute effect of participative budgeting on employee performance. The study recommended financial management systems need to he supported in order to ensure prudent management of funds. There is a need for adequate sensitization of both the employees and the public on best financial management practices so that the oversight role is enhanced.
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A research dissertation submitted to the faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Award of a Degree in Public Administration of Kampala International University
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Budgeting, Performance of Public Institutions, Education Sector