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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

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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...

The Contribution Of Labour Force On Economic Growth Rate In Uganda (1997 -2012)

ABSTRACT Contribution of Labour Force Economic growth rate in Uganda (1996-2011). Its objectives were; to establish the trend of Labor Force Participation Rate in Uganda (1996-2011), to establish the trend of GDP growth rate in Uganda (1996-2011), to investigate the relationship between Labor Force Participation Rate and GDP growth rate in Uganda (1996-2011). The hypothesis of the study was, Ho: there is no relationship between Labor Force Participation Rate and GDP growth rate in Uganda. Ana...

The Impact Of Corporate Social Responsibility On The Performance Of An Organization A Case Study Of East African Breweries Limited

The concept of corporate responsibility helps a firm look at the different needs of the society in which it operates in and designs a strategv of giving a helping hand. Part of the responsibility of the firm is to set aside some of its profits to facilitate this initiative. From the organization point ofview this concept plays a major roles in that it helps The organization create a positive image to the societv, it also put the firm at a competitive lead against other organization the same...

Packaging And Product Sales On Business Firms A Case Study Of Century Bottling Company Mukono

The topic of the study was packaging and product sales of business firms with Century Bottling Company being the case study. The researchers interest was to find out whether packaging contributes to increase in sales volumes, to find out how the attractiveness of packages influence sales and to ascertain the different factors to consider when developing a package. The researcher used questionnaire as a data collection method. Qualitative and quantitative research methods were used to have d...


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