Management skills and Local Government Performance in Maracha Distric7 Northern Uganda.
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2017-09
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Kampala International University, college of Economics and management-masters of business administration
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of management skills on local government (LG)
performance in Maracha District. The study used a quantitative and descriptive
correlational designs and involved 110 respondents selected through stratified simple
random sampling and census techniques from amongst the administrative staff,
appointed officials and elected local leaders in Maracha District. The study used the
questionnaire method as a tool for collecting data from the respondents. The
questionnaires were validated using expert judgment while reliability was ascertained
through test and retest approach. The data collected was analyzed using Statistical
Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) version 21.0.Descriptive data was analyzed using
percentages and means while inferential data was analyzed using Pearson’s Product
Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC) and simple linear regression analysis. The
findings of the study revealed that management skills significantly contribute to L.G
performance in Maracha District and that there is a significant but weak positive linear
relationship between management skills and LG performance (r 0.251, p = 0.014).The
study further revealed that, althougi all components of management skills have direct
but weak correlation with LG performance, human skills has the most linear correlation
with LG performance as a particular component of management skills (r =0.262**,
p=0.009).The study then concludes that, management skills is one of the key
determinants of LG performance. It also concludes that, although management skills may
influence LG performance, it is a weak predictor of performance. The study further
concludes that, human skills have more influence over LG performance in Maracha District
than other components of management skills. The study then recommends that, local
governments should emphasize recruitment of personnel with managerial skills and more
so technical skills. Furthermore, a deliberate effort should be undertaken to enhance the
managerial skills of the LG workers with a particular attention given to human skills. The
study also recommends that, other factors affecting LG performance should not be
neglected since management skills only contribute about 26.2 percent of LG performance.
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A Thesis Presented To The Directorate Of Higher Degrees And Research Of Kampala International University In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Award Of The Degree Of Master Of Business Administration (Management
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Management skills, Local government performance., government performance.