Capital Intensive Technology and Output: A Case Study of Katon Manufacturers Limited, (KML) Nalukolongo, Kampala District
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2015-07
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree of arts in economics
Abstract
This study was aimed at examining the relationship between capital intensive technology and
output in Katon Manufacturers Limited, Nalukolongo kampala. The objectives of the study were
to; assess the relevance of capital intensive technology on output in KML, the challenges
hindering the effective use of capital intensive towards output in KML and to the possible ways
of improving effective use of capital intensive technology towards output in KML. The study
was carried out using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Questionnaires and interviews
were used to collect data that was presented in tables, graphs and numbers. The findings revealed
that the use of capital intensive technology plays a significant role in the successful operation of
every organization which enhances greater economic production. The study concluded
relevancies of capital intensive techniques of production on output in KML which included;
increasing product efficiency, it leads to delivery of faster service; it reduces labour costs, leads
to economies of scale, improvement of knowledge about customers and increasing product
customization. The study established the challenges hindering the effective use of capital
intensive technology towards in KML which included; lack of top management commitment;
lack of proper training amongst the labour force; lack of knowledge of the consumer in using the
service; lack of adequate resources to facilitate capital intensive techniques of production and
poor communication about the use of machines. Findings further revealed that ways of
improving effective use of capital intensive technology towards output in KML are; training of
technical staff improving infrastructure; diversification of organizational activities; reallocation
of labour; efficient IT becoming new critical infrastructure and the enabling environment. The
respondents recommended that companies should ensure diversification of activities to increase
mcome is by expanding the possibilities to spread investment risks over a wider portfolio.
Further recommendations followed that the government should ensure that technological
advance is very complementary with higher kills and more education. In addition there is a need
for the government to improve on infrastructural development to facilitate the movement of raw
materials to production places.
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A Research Report Submitted To The College Of Economics And Management In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirement For The Award Of A Bachelor Of Arts In Economics Of Kampala International University
Keywords
Capital Intensive Technology, Katon Manufacturers Limited, (KML)