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Corporate Governance And Organisational Performance Of Commercial Banks In Uganda: A Case Of Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited

ABSTRACT The pmpose of the study was to investigate the influence that corporate governance has on organizational performance in Stanbic Bank. The study was guided by the following specific objectives; effect of transparency on organizational performance; contribution of accountability on organizational performance; and effect of board composition on organizational performance at SBUL. The study adopted a case study design and a sample size of 97 respondents comprising staff was selected usi...

Constraints To Rural Household Savings A Case Study Of Kajiado District

ABSTRACT A research study on the constraints to rural household's savings was carried out in the rural areas ofKajiado districts. The main objective was to identify and explain the constraints to rural household savings in Kajiado districts. The study also specifically aimed at identifying the informal forms of savings used by the rural people of Kajiado district, the problems associated with the forms of informal savings used and also to identify the level of awareness of the importance...

Employee Commitment And Organizational Performance In Selected Manufacturing Organizations In Kampala Uganda

ABSTRACT The study to determine the relationship between employee commitment and organizational performance in selected manufacturing companies was guided by three objectives that included assess the effect of affective commitment on performance, effect of continuance commitment on performance examine the normative commitment on performance selected manufacturing companies . The study adopted a descriptive correlation survey design under quantitative and qualitative approaches. The data was ...

The Effects Of Total Quality Management On Profitability: The Case Of International Organization For Standards (Iso) Certified Companies In Kenya

ABSTRACT rotnl Quality Management (TQM) is an accepted technique to ensure performance and sun·ival or businesses in modern economies. Recent studies claim that the successf'ul implementation of TQM could generate improved products and services, as well as reduce costs, lead to more satisfied customers and employees, and eventually improved financial pcrlcll'lmmce. The purpose of this study was to establish whether this nature of relationship exists between TQM and linancial performance in...

Perceived Quality Of Procurement Procedures On Contract Perfomance In Local Government: Masaka District Local Government

The research study sought to establish the relationship between perceived quality of procurement procedures on contract performance in local government focusing on Masaka District Local Government. Local Governments have been riddled with corruption and inefficiency when it comes to procurement. However there is no much scholarly works th at have been done on the s ubject of procurement procedures a nd contract performance. Despite this importance, verv limited research has been done to exami...

The Impact Of Credit Risk Management On Performance Of Commercial Banks In Uganda: A Case Study Of Bank Of Africa

The research study was set to explore the impact of credit risk management on the performance of cornrnercial banks in Uganda: A case study of Bank of Africa Uganda. The study was set to establish the Loaning procedure used by banks, credit risk management, credit risk assessment in the bank and impact of credit risk management on the performance of commercial banks. Primary data has been collected using questionnaires, interview guide, key informant interviews, focus group discussions and se...

The Attitudes Of The Local Communities Towards Conservation Through Ecotourism In Uganda

Ecotourism is new in Uganda and aims at benefiting local communities worldwide. In Budongo forest, it was introduced a few years back and one would expect it by now to be understood by the local communities and be appreciated if it is yielding benefits to them. The study was conducted between June and July in Budongo forest, Masindi district. The results showed that it was mainly indirect benefits that were being realized by the local communities. Although capacity building is one of the maj...

The Impact Of Just In Time (Jit) On Organisational Efficiency, A Case Study Of, Uganda Baati Limited (Ubl)

ABSTRACT The study sought to find out the impact of just in time on organisational efficiency in Uganda Baati Limited and was driven by four objectives. These objectives include, to find out the elements of just in time, the elements of just in time, to know how the concept of just in time 1s implemented, to determine how the concept of just in time 1s implemented, and to know the challenges faced in the implementation of just in time. To achieve the objectives, the researcher sampled fifty ...

Micro Economic Indices Of Poverty And Their Prevalence Among Rural Households In Selected Sub-Counties In Bushenyi District, Uganda: Proposed Solutions

The study was to establish quantifiable and intractable dimensions of poverty among the rural households; to assess the level of poverty based on the quantifiable and intractable dimensions of poverty identified; to establish the relationship between poverty and marital status, number of members in a family and income levels and to propose solutions based on the findings of the study. This was done following a total sample size of 375 households in the three sub-counties of Bushenyi district....

Strategic Influence Of Core Values On Multinational Corporation's Competitiveness. A Case Study Of Zain Uganda.

ABSTRACT The study was aimed at assessing the strategic influence of core values on Multinational Corporations' Competitiveness. Using Zain Uganda as a case study, the research identified the core values adopted by the case study organization, the parties that introduced the core values, those who practice the core values and the role the core values plays in relation to the organizations competitiveness. The findings reveal that core values do play a role in the competitiveness of the organi...

The Effect Of Inventory Control Systems On Performance Of The Stores Department Case Study Of Joint Medical Stores

ABSTRACT The study sought to establish the effects of inventory control systems on performance of the stores department where by inventory control system is the planned methods of managing and storing the material at the lowest possible cost with out affecting the production and distribution schedule, it also involves the monitoring of the stock movement where as stores department is the department in an organization where goods purchased kept or stored to be dispatched to the intended use t...

An Inquiry Into The Social Consequences Of Hiv/ Aids On Young People's Livelihood In Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Declaration ......................... .. ... ....... ...... .. ............ .. . .. ......... . .......................... .. ii Approval ............... ...... .. .. .... . ..... . ........... ............ ............................ ... .. ..... ..... iii Dedication ..... .. ...... ... ...... .. ..... .. ... ..... .. ... . .. . .. .... ............ ..... ........ ......... ... ..... .... iv Acknowledgement .................................. .. ................ .. ......

Mobile Commerce As A Tool For Enhancing Business Competitive Advantage: A Case Study Of Mumias Sugar Company Ltd

TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page Declaration ................................................................................ . Approval.................................................................................... 11 Dedication.................................................................................. 111 Acknowledgement........................................................................ iv Table of contents........................................................................

Examining The Roles Of Child Care Institutions In Kampala

The study was carried out in Kampala, considering Naguru Remand Home as the case study and the surrounding areas. The main purpose of the study was to examine the impacts and roles of child care institutions in Uganda. The researcher also wanted to know more about the views of the public on care institutions and other various child care institutions in Kampala, an assessment was made so as to come up with measures to help in reducing the number of children kept in custody in Kampala such as e...

Role Of Non- Governmental Organisations In Socio-Economic Development Of Mukono Municipality, Central Uganda.

ABSTRACT The study was set to investigate the contributions of Non Governmental Organizations to in the socio -economic development of Mukono municipality. It was based on three research objectives which included examining the role of Non- governmental organizations in the socio-economiC development, examining the challenges faced by Non_governmental organizations in the socio economic development and establishing the mechanisms for improving the performance of Nongovernmental organizations i...


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