Labour Turnover of a Selected University in Kampala Central, Uganda

ABSTRACT The study was prompted by the fact that labour turnover has continued to threaten the stability of private universities since their inception into Uganda's education system. A review of available literature revealed that some studies had been done about the subject especially in developed countries. Like previous scholars, the researcher employed the various methods for collecting and analyzing data. The findings revealed existence of labour turnover, its causes and effects on the selected university as a whole. In view of the above, the university management should provide better pay/remuneration to staff to thwart their intentions to leave and they should as well assure staff of job security. This will fundamentally enhance staff commitment as well as boosting their performance and that of the entire University.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Chapter Page 

DECLARATION A ................................................................................................... i 

DECLARATION B .................................................................................................. ii 

APPROVAL SHEET ............................................................................................... iii 

DEDICATION ...................................................................................................... iv 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................... v 

ABSTRACT .......................................................................................................... vi 

TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................... vii 

LIST OF TABLES .................................................................................................. ix 

CHAPTER ONE ..................................................................................................... 1 

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE ............................................................................. 1 

Background of the Study ....................................................................................................................... 1 

Statement of the Problem ..................................................................................................................... 2 

Purpose of the Study .............................................................................................................................. 3 

Research Objectives .............................................................................................................................. 3 

Research Questions ................................................................................................................................ 3 

Hypothesis ................................................................................................................................................. 4 

Scope of the Study ................................................................................................................................. 4 

Significance of the Study ....................................................................................................................... 4 

CHAPTER TWO ..................................................................................................... 5 

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ....................................................................... 5 

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 5 

Factors Leading To LabourTurnover ................................................................................................... 5 

Theoretical Perspective ......................................................................................................................... 8 

Related Studies ........................................................................................................................................ 8 

CHAPTER THREE ................................................................................................ 12 

METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................. 12 

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 12 

Research Design ................................................................................................................................... 12 

Research Population ............................................................................................................................ 12 

Sample Size ............................................................................................................................................ 13 

Sampling Procedure ............................................................................................................................. 13 

Research Instrument ............................................................................................................................. 13 

Validity and Reliability of the Instrument .......................................................................................... 14 

Data Gathering Procedures ............................................................................................................... 15 

Data Analysis .......................................................................................................................................... 15 

Ethical Considerations .......................................................................................................................... 16 

Limitations of the Study ........................................................................................................................ 16 

CHAPTER IV ....................................................................................................... 17 

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PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA ............................... 17 

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 17 

Respondents' Profile ............................................................................................................................. 17 

Employees Level of Satisfaction ......................................................................................................... 18 

Factors Leading To Labour Turnover at the University ................................................................... 22 

Management Styles ............................................................................................................................. 31 

CHAPTER FIVE ................................................................................................... 38 

FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................ 38 

lntroduclion ............................................................................................................................................ 38 

Findings ................................................................................................................................................... 38 

Conclusions ............................................................................................................................................ 39 

Recommendations ............................................................................................................................... 39 

REFERENCES ..................................................................................................... 41 

APPENDICES ...................................................................................................... 43 

APPPENDIX I: Transmittal letter .......................................................................... 43 

APPENDIX II: Letter to the field ......................................................................... .44 

APPENDIX III: QUmONNAIRE FOR ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ..... 44 

APPENDIX IV:INTERVIEW GUIDE FOR TOP ADMINISTRATORS AND STUDENTS ... .48 

APPENDIX V: Time Frame ................................................................................... 47 

APPENDIX VI: Proposed Budget for the Study ..................................................... .48 

RESEARCHER'S CURRICULUM VITAE ................................................................... 49