ABSTRACT
This study investigated Management Skills and Sustainability of Community Income Generating Projects in Ngai Sub-County, Northern Uganda. The study was based on the following objectives: to identify the demographic characteristics of the respondents in terms of: gender, age, educational level, and work experience; to determine the level of management skills among community based organizations in Ngai Sub County, Qyam district; to examine the level of sustainability among various community income generating projects; to determine if there is any significant difference in the level of management skills and the level of sustainability among different community income generating projects; to establish whether there is any significant relationship between management skills and sustainability of community based income generating projects in Ngai sub county, Oyam District. The study employed descriptive survey design. Data was collected in a period of one month in 2012 using devised questionnaires and review of secondary data techniques. Data was analyzed using frequency counts for the profile of the respondents; mean for the level of management skills and the level of sustainability of community based income generating projects. T-test was used to determine if there was a significant difference between the variables under study and Coefficient of correlation; and regression analysis were used to establish whether there was a significant relation between the variables under study. The findings revealed that the male respondents were dominant. Respondents within the age group of 20- 39 years were also dominant. Majority of the respondents had certificate qualifications with work experience of 1-2 years. The finding also revealed that the level of management skills was moderate whereas the level of sustainability of community based income generating projects was reported to be very low. There was a significant difference between the level of management skills and the level of sustainability of community based income generating projects. It however revealed that there was a significant relationship between the level of management skills and the level of sustainability. The study recommended that gender balance be incorporated to ensure sustainability of these projects and that the management team be trained on project management skills. It was also recommended that the communities be involved in the projects right from the stage of initiation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRELIMINARIES PAGE
DECLARATION A ii
DECLARATION B iii
APPROVAL SHEET iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS v
ABSTRACT Vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS Vii
CHAPTER
ONE THE PROBLEM ANDITS SCOPE 1
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 4
Purpose of the Study 5
Research Objectives 6
Research Questions 7
Null Hypotheses 7
Scope of the Study 8
Significance of the Study 8
Operational Definitions of key Terms 9
TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 10
Concepts, Opinions, Ideas from Authors/Experts 10
Theoretical Perspective 17
Related Studies 18
THREE METHODOLOGY 20
Research Design 20
Research Population 20
Sample Size 21
Sample Procedures 21
Research Instruments 22
Validity and Reliability ofInstrument 22
Data Gathering Procedures 23
Data Analysis 24
Ethical Considerations 26
Limitations of the Study 26
Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND 27
INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Demographic Characteristics of the Respondents 27
Level of Management Skills 30
Level of Sustainability of Community Based 38
Projects
Difference Between the Level of Management 43
Skill and the Level of Sustainability of Community Income Generating Projects
Relationship Between the Level of Management 44
Skill and the Level of Sustainability of Community Income Generating Projects
Five SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND 46
RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary 46
Conclusion 48
Recommendations 48
REFERENCES 50
APPENDICES
APPENDIX I A Transmittal Letter 54
APPENDIX I B Transmittal Letter For Respondents 55
APPENDIX II Clearance From Ethics Committee 56
APPENDIX III Informed Consent 57
APPENDIX IVA Face Sheet: Demographic Characteristics Of The 58
Respondents
APPENDIX IVB Questionnaire to Determine the Level of 59
Management Skill and Sustainability
APPENDIX VI Sample Size Computation 63
APPENDIX VII Reliability/Validity 64
APPENDIX VIII Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 65
Consults, E. & Gloria, A (2023). Management Skills and Sustainability of Community Based Income Generating Projects in Ngai Sub-County, Northern Uganda. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/management-skills-and-sustainability-of-community-based-income-generating-projects-in-ngai-sub-county-northern-uganda
Consults, Education, and Anyaro Gloria "Management Skills and Sustainability of Community Based Income Generating Projects in Ngai Sub-County, Northern Uganda" Afribary. Afribary, 10 Jan. 2023, https://track.afribary.com/works/management-skills-and-sustainability-of-community-based-income-generating-projects-in-ngai-sub-county-northern-uganda. Accessed 05 Nov. 2024.
Consults, Education, and Anyaro Gloria . "Management Skills and Sustainability of Community Based Income Generating Projects in Ngai Sub-County, Northern Uganda". Afribary, Afribary, 10 Jan. 2023. Web. 05 Nov. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/management-skills-and-sustainability-of-community-based-income-generating-projects-in-ngai-sub-county-northern-uganda >.
Consults, Education and Gloria, Anyaro . "Management Skills and Sustainability of Community Based Income Generating Projects in Ngai Sub-County, Northern Uganda" Afribary (2023). Accessed November 05, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/management-skills-and-sustainability-of-community-based-income-generating-projects-in-ngai-sub-county-northern-uganda