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The Impact of Decentralisation on Service Delivery A Case Study of Nyakagyeme Sub~ County, Rukungiri District Western Uganda

ABSTRACT This study was be carried out in Nyakagyeme Sub- County which has eight Parishes that is to say, Kabwoma, Kahoko, Kigaaga, Kitimba, Masya, Nyakinengo, Rushasha and Rwerere Parish. Historically, the people of Nyakagyeme sub- County came together with the rest of the people of Rukungiri dIstrict from the present Kabale through Kigezi land to the present Nyakagyeme Sub- County. The Sub- County is generally a plain iand. The climate of Nyakagyeme Sub- County is characterised by two seas...

The Role of Material Resource Management in Organisations Effeciency. A Case Study of Pilgrim Organisation in Soroti Municipality.

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to find out the roles of material resource management and how it leads to efficiency of an organization. Besides that it was also aimed at highlighting the indicators of efficiency. The study was carried out among the staff of various departments of the Pilgrim NGO. The study was carried out using questionnaires and interview guides which were administered to staff of Pilgrim NGO. After the data collection exercise, it was then descriptively analyzed and ...

Tariffs And Government Revenue Productivity In Southern Sudan: "A Case Study Of Nimule Border"

ABSTRACT The research examines and establishes the relationship between tariffs and government revenue productivity in Southern Sudan. In achieving this, the researcher also found out forms of tariffs collected at Nimule, contribution of tariffs for the people of Southern Sudan and challenges facing the custom officials at the border. In the literature review, theories were used to support the study and concepts linked and analyzed to bring out and understand the objectives. In the research m...

An Analysis of the Role of Planning On Urban Development. A Case Study of Musoma Municipality in Tanzania.

ABSTRACT Urbanization is a phenomenon which is laking place at a faster rate that ever before. This has resulted into rapid urban transfom1ation in man's way oflife. The growth of towns leads to social, environmental, economic and other senous problems. Amongst social problems are overcrowding of areas and homes, a pancity of social and health services. increased robbery, crime. violence. prostitution and conflict between ethnic. political or special interest groups of people. Economically. t...

The Impacts of Training and Employee Retention in Organizations: A Case Study of Concern Worldwide Uganda - Nakulabye

ABSTRACT 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 b...

An Evaluation of Factors Affecting Human Resource Development, Systems and Practices in Organizations in Uganda.

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study. Human Resource development as defined by E. Flippo (1999) is the process of improving, molding and changing the skill, knowledge, creative ability, aptitudes, values, commitment etc. of employees based on the present and future jobs and organizational requirements. This functions includes • Training: Which is the process of imparting the technical and operating skills and knowledge to the employees concerned? • Management development: ...

Financial Planning and Accountability in Manufacturing Companies in Uganda, A Case Study of Mukwano Industries Ltd

ABSTRACT The study focused on assessing the financial planning and accountability in manufacturing companies in Uganda, a case study of Mukwano Industries Ltd. The following hypotheses were tested Ho 1. There is no relationship between financial reporting mechanisms and financial accountability; Ho2. There is no relationship between budgeting and forecasting and financial accountability and Ho3. There is no relationship between internal controls and financial accountability. The study adopted...

The Impact of Alcohol Abuse On the Well Being of the People in Slum Areas. A Case Study of Kalalaka Division in Palisa District

ABSTRACT The study aimed at establishing the impact effect of alcohol abuse on the well- being of the people in Slum areas of Kalalaka Division in Pallisa district. The objectives of the study were, to find out the causes of alcohol abuse among people in Kalalaka Division in Pallisa district, to find out the effects of alcohol abuse on well-being of life among people in Kalalaka Division in Pallisa district, and to find out ways of preventing alcohol abuse among people in Kalalaka Division in...

Inventory Control and Organization Performance in Manufacturing Companies. A Case Study of Mukwano Group of Companies.

ABSTRACT This paper aimed at assessing the effect of Inventory control and organization informance. The case study was Mukwano Group of Companies Kampala. In this case of inventory control was referred to be an activity that helps in the process of handling 11entories at minimum costs, and for progressive companies can be a competitive : apon. 1e whole idea was to ensure inventory or stock is available and controlled at all times. It important that it is obtained in time when being demanded b...

The Effect of Poverty And Underdevelopment in Uganda: A Case Study: Iganga District

ABSTRACTDECLARATIONAPPROVALDEDiCATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENTLIST OF ACCRONYMSCHAPTER ONE1.1 Back ground to the study ............................... ,...,.,... ,, ~‘11.2 Statement of the problem ....................... ,.,,..,.,.,,,.,,,,,, ,,.,,“,,.“““.“.“,,“.1.3 Purpose of the study1.4 Objective of the study 2L4.IGeneral ob1ec1~ve1 .5 Research questinns ....1 .6 Scope of the studya .7Significance of he study1.8 Definition oftru key conteprs1.9 Conceptual I sane workCHAPTER TWO 6LITER...

Logistics Control Systems And Service Effeciency Among Organisations. A Case Study Of Mukwano Group of Companies

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to explore the relationship between logistics control systems and service efficiency in mukwano group of companies. The study was to assess the effect of Vehicle tracking system on service efficiency in Mukwano group of companies and to examine the effect fleet management system and service efficiency in Mukwano group of companies. The study was conducted based on a descriptive research design were the data collected was through questionnaires, the data w...

The Employee Appraisal and its Impact On Performance Among Civil Servants, A Case Study of Kisoko Sub-County Tororo District

ABSTRACT The study set out too investigates on the "'impact of appraisal on the employee performance among the civil servants, case study of Kisoko Sub-County, Tororo District Three objectives guided the study these are (i) to identify the types of performance appraisals in civil service, (ii) to examine the extent to which performance appraisal has impacted on employee perfom1ance and (iii) to identify the challenges faced by the appraisers. Research methodology, descriptive survey was used ...

The Impact Of Leadership On Employee Performance Case Study: Mpanga Tea Factory Kabarole District

ABSTRACT The puqiose of the study was to establish the relationship between leadership and employee performance at Mpanga Tea Factory. Leadership is the fundamental oxygen for any of any striving organization for survival, however, Mpanga Tea Factory are lacking such ingredients in its daily operation. This was according to the information revealed in years back. According to the revealed by the company annual magazine, mismanagement, autocratic leadership and arbitrary ter111ination of emplo...

An Assessment Of Dynamics Of Land Use On Wildlife And Their Dispersal Areas, A Case Study Of Nairobi National Park And the Surrounding Areas

Abstract Wildlife and their dispersal areas are undergoing a severe stress currently due to combinations of land use changes that are practiced around their habitats. This has been due to increased human populations, development of the export processing zones, development of estates (housing Units), agricultural development and the development of road networks. These land use changes have had adverse effects on the behavior of animals and their survival rates. This has increased the conflicts...

Work Environment And Organizational Performance: A Case Study Housing Finance Kenya

ABSTRACT The study was intended to investigate work environment and pe'rfonnance in the organizations/ companies The study was carried out in Housing Finance (Eldoret) with respondents being identified from their work places. The objectives of the study were to examine employee's welfare practices and their effect on organization performance, assessing the effects of supervision, evaluating the employee's perception of their job design and its effects on perfonnance. Hypothesis of the study i...


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