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Supplier development and quality of supplies in processing firms. A case of delight Uganda limited
No full textxii, 60 p. ;The aim of this study was to examine the influence of supplier development on the delivery quality at Delight Uganda Limited. The specific objectives were to analyze the impact of supplier training programs on delivery quality at Delight Uganda Limited and to assess the impact of financial support on delivery quality at Delight Uganda Limited, and to evaluate the impact of technology transfer on product quality was to investigate the impact on the quality of Supplied exclusively in Enjoyment Uganda. This study used a cross-sectional survey design with a quantitative and qualitative approach. The study population consistent of 128 of his Delight employees, consisting of general managers and employees of the finance department, agronomists, marketing, production and inspection departments, procurement and input suppliers. An evaluation of categories with very small populations was performed using simple random sampling, and a census was conducted on the categories with a large sample size.
During the data collection process, a structured questionnaire was used along with an interview guide. Analyzes were performed using a linear multiple regression model to answer the research hypotheses. The study showed that the supplier training program had a significant and positive impact on delivery quality for Delight Uganda Limited (β=0.757, P-value <0.05). The model results indicated that financial support had a positive and statistically significant effect on delivery quality for Delight Uganda Limited (β= 0.231, P-value < 0.05). The study also showed that technology transfer had a significantly positive impact on Delight Uganda Limited's delivery quality (β=0.109, P-value <0.05). She concludes that supplier development has improved the quality of supplies at manufacturing company Delight Uganda Ltd., despite some obstacles. It affects a lot. The study's recommendations suggest that suppliers should be better trained to ensure better quality supplies. Suppliers of manufacturing company Delight should be provided with more workshops, seminars and field work trainings. The study also found that suppliers of Delight Uganda Ltd. should be given more financial support. Delight Uganda's management needs to develop new innovations that enable suppliers to deal with remaining inventory and defective deliveries
Performance Management and Job Performance of Academic Staff at Makerere University, Uganda
No full textxix, 238 p. ;The study sought to establish the relationship between performance management and the job performance of academic staff at Makerere University. It was based on four study objectives: (i) to establish the relationship between goal setting and job performance; (ii) to establish the relationship between staff performance appraisal and job the performance; (iii) to establish the relationship between staff career development and job performance; and (iv) to examine the relationship between rewards and the job performance of academics. The research employed a comprehensive mixed-methods approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. A total of 184 academic staff members were involved in the study, comprising 174 lecturers as primary respondents for the collection of quantitative data, along with 5 administrative staff and 5 heads of department who provided valuable qualitative insights. Whereas lecturers were selected using random sampling, heads of department were purposively sampled. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire and interview guide. The collected data were analysed using frequencies, mean, percentages, and standard deviation at the descriptive level, while at the bivariate level, simple linear regression, factor analysis methods, and multiple regression analysis were applied. Findings revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between goal setting and job performance of academic staff (r= 0.549, p=0.000), there is a significant positive relationship between staff appraisals and job performance of academic (r = 0.552, p = 0.000), there is a significant positive relationship between career development and job performance of academic (r = 0.397, p = 0.000), there is a significant positive relationship between rewards and job performance of academic (r = 5.64, p=000) at Makerere University. The qualitative results were categorically analysed following the themes based on the four study objectives. It was concluded that performance management dimensions are significantly related to the job performance of academic staff at Makerere University. It was also concluded that; goal setting is imperative for the job performance of academic staff, staff performance appraisals are essential for the improvement of job performance of academic staff, staff career development is vital in improving job performance of academic staff, and rewards are necessary for the effective job performance of academic staff at the university. The study recommended that to boost the performance of academic staff in the three colleges; College of Education and External Studies, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and College of Business Administration and Management Science, the university’s management should streamline the goal setting process to enhance the job performance of academic staff. Heads of department and administrators in the university should strengthen the implementation of staff performance appraisal. Management of the university should also endeavour to implement effective staff career development practices that enhance performance of academic staff. Additionally, university management should transparently implement and improve the reward procedures for academic staff in order to enhance the job performance of academic staff at the university
Optimization of Pyrolysis and Selected Physicochemical Properties of Groundnut Shells, Coffee and Rice Husks for Biochar Production
No full textBiochar is a solid biofuel that can be obtained from pyrolysis of lignocellulosic feedstocks. In this study, pyrolysis of
agricultural wastes (groundnut shells, coffee and rice husks) and their physiochemical characterization was done. Parameters
that influenced biochar yields were optimized using response surface methodology and Box-Behnken design. The results
obtained showed that rice husks had the highest ash and total solids content of 22.94% and 89.54%, respectively. Coffee
husks had the lowest ash and total solids (1.58% and 87.69%) but the highest cellulose content (40.45%). Groundnut shells
and rice husks had mean cellulose contents of 28.28% and 20.81%. Moisture content was stable across all the biomass
samples with 10.46%, 12.31% and 12.49% recorded for rice and coffee husks, and groundnut shells. Basing on the overall
interactive effect of particle size, moisture and cellulose contents, the most optimal interaction that yielded the highest
quantity of biochar was found to be at 0.36 mm, 10.18% and 31.51% for particle size, moisture and cellulose contents,
respectively. In these interactions, cellulose levels corresponded with groundnut shells as the best biomass material for
producing biochar. The study recommends the use of ground nut shells for pyrolysis to produce high yields of biochar for
industrial and agricultural applications
“Ekisaakaate” (royal enclosure) living values-based contextual instruction pedagogy and early childhood moral learning outcomes in Buganda kingdom in Uganda
No full textThe study was prompted by the increasing moral decadence among the young children
in Buganda Kingdom in particular and Uganda at large with many young people not
being merciful, honest and loyal. They lack moral ethics, etiquette and are not
responsible. Different approaches have been suggested as effective in promoting moral
development of children, with no particular mention of one that uses a cultural value-
based system. This study examined the relationship between ekisaakaate living values-
based contextual instruction pedagogy and early childhood moral learning outcomes
in Buganda Kingdom. Methodologically, cross-sectional research design guided the
study. A sample of 159 ekisaakaate trainers were systematically selected to participate
in the study and data were collected with the use of questionnaires. Descriptive and
statistical analyses were used to analyze data collected. Frequencies and percentages
were used to show the distribution of respondents on different items. Correlation was
used to establish the relationships between the variables and in order to establish the
predictor variable that contributed most to moral learning outcomes, a Simple Linear
Regression (SLR) Analysis was used to establish the predictor variable that contributed
most to moral learning outcomes. Results empirically revealed that active cooperative
learning, problem-based approach to instruction and participatory learning have a
positive influence on early childhood moral learning outcomes. Hence the study
recommends that stakeholders such as early childhood education directors, teachers
and parents in the respective early childhood centers should encourage the use of
living values-based contextual instruction pedagogy to enhance early childhood moral
learning outcomes
Digital financial literacy and financial inclusion of savings and credit cooperative organisation members in Uganda: a study of SACCO members in Mawogola North County
No full textxiii, 65 p. ;The study sought to investigate the effects of digital financial literacy on financial inclusion among SACCO members in Uganda. The study specifically examined the effect of digital financial knowledge on financial inclusion of SACCO members in Mawogola North in Sembabule District, assessed the effect of digital financial skill on financial inclusion of SACCO members in Mawogola North in Sembabule District and examined effect of digital financial attitude on financial inclusion of SACCO members in Mawogola North in Sembabule District. The financial literacy theory was utilised to conceptualize the variables as used in the study. A cross-sectional study research design was used in the study, and a purposive sampling was employed to choose a sample of 242 customers from a population of 660 respondents. Data was obtained from SACCO members and SACCO staff members using both qualitative and quantitative techniques. The study used multiple layers of analysis, starting with descriptive statistics, then using correlation, and finally with regression analysis. The findings of the study indicated that digital financial knowledge was the strongest predictor of financial inclusion of SACCO members, this was followed by digital financial attitude and lastly digital financial skills which was insignificant. In addition, the findings of the study also indicated that digital financial knowledge, digital financial skills and digital financial attitude had a significant positive correlation with financial inclusion at 0.01 level of significance. The study therefore, concluded Digital financial knowledge, Digital financial skills, Digital financial attitude have a positive and significant effect on financial inclusion of SACCO members. The study recommended that the Government of Uganda should invest in boosting digital financial knowledge and skills to SACCO members across the country through trainings. This should include basic training on how to use smartphones, mobile apps. It further recommended that SACCOs should educate members about the security measures in place to protect their digital transactions in order to build trust and encourage members to use digital services confidently.
Key words: Digital financial knowledge, Digital financial skills, Digital financial attitude, Financial inclusion
Assessment of the cold chain capacity used in bulk handling of perishable agricultural produce in Uganda
No full textxi, 78 p. : ill.(some col.) ;High food post-harvest losses negate the efforts geared towards improving food security and livelihoods of the population. There has been increased interest in addressing challenges associated with food post-harvest losses in policy circles, academia, and the private sector. Of the several mitigation measures suggested, investment in the food cold chain has been repeatedly pointed out as a solution to extensive postharvest losses worldwide, especially for perishable agricultural produce.
This study assessed the cold chain capacity used in bulk handling of perishable agricultural produce (milk, meat, fish, fruits and vegetable) in the 16 cities of Uganda (Arua, Gulu, Jinja, Mbarara, Mbale, Masaka, Hoima, Entebbe, Lira, Kampala, Fort Portal, Kabale, Moroto, Nakasongola, Wakiso, and Soroti). Furthermore, the study monitored temperature and relative humidity management of the cold chain facilities and lastly assessed knowledge, attitude and practices of perishable produce retailers towards the cold chain.
A total of 51 cold chain facilities used for bulk handling of perishable agricultural produce were found in 09 out of the 16 cities. These were spread out across the cities of Kampala, Wakiso, Mbarara, Fort Portal, Entebbe, Gulu, Masaka, Soroti and Jinja, with Kampala having the highest proportion (47.37%). The total bulk refrigerated storage space in the 16 cities was 39849.25 m3 serving a total ‘within city’ local population of about 8.8 million people which translates to a refrigerated storage capacity of 4.50 m3 per 1,000 inhabitants. The private sector owned the highest proportion (75.44%) of the cold chain facilities and only 21.05% were publicly owned. Generally, the temperatures of the cold chain facilities were not managed effectively as they varied significantly from the respective set point(s) of the cold rooms over the study period. Majority (51.4%) of the perishable produce retailers had no knowledge of the cold chain and 71.56% reported absence of nearby cold chain storage options.
Therefore, there is inadequate refrigerated storage capacity for bulk handling of perishable agricultural produce in Uganda and this presents a need for investment in this sector by both public and private players. Cold chain operators need to actively monitor and manage the cold storage temperature and humidity. Interventions should target sensitization of perishable produce retailers on the paramount importance of cold chain management. These interventions will contribute to reduction of post-harvest losses in perishable agricultural produce
Business model innovation and performance of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in Nakawa division, Kampala capital city authority
No full textxii, 61 p. ;Due to evolving business models in the digital economy, how value is provided is also changing quickly. This study focused on investigating the effect of business model innovation on the performance of MSMEs. It was guided by three specific objectives that included; (i) to examine the effect of value proposition on performance, to assess the effect of value creation on performance, and to establish the effect of e-business on the performance of MSMEs. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design and applied both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data was gathered from a sample of 130 respondents. Both questionnaire and interview methods were used to gather data from the specified respondents. In order to address the study objectives, quantitative data was analysed using regression analysis to establish how business model innovation affects the performance of MSMEs. In the process, the contribution of value proposition, value creation, and e-business on performance was established. The findings revealed that value proposition, value creation, and e-business all had a significant positive effect on the performance of MSMEs. The study, therefore, concluded that business model innovations play a vital role in driving MSMEs' performance. As a result, the study recommends managers and owners to actively manage, update and continuously monitor their business models, business models should be examined and updated in light of recent market and technology developments, MSMEs should also prioritize stakeholders' interests and determine how to strike a balance between their requirements and expectations when defining the value proposition. And MSMEs should consider the creation of value at cost-effective pricing. Owners and managers of these firms need to generate value at market-competitive pricing. Lastly, the study recommends management adopt e-business innovations such as online marketing to improve service delivery and that there should be space for feedback from customers to know where they did not do well, as it will help the organization be more effective
Employee turnover and the social outreach (breadth): international evidence from the microfinance industry
No full textPurpose – Earlier studies on employee turnover have invested enormous scholarly mileage to
understand and address human resource challenges. Considering the substantial evidence on the
negative and non-linear relationship between employee turnover and firms’ performance, the purpose of
this study is to investigate the effects of employee turnover on the social outreach (e.g. breadth of
outreach) of microfinance institutions (MFIs), also known as the financial inclusion agenda of the
Sustainable Development Goals.
Design/methodology/approach – To achieve the study objective, the authors collected unbalanced
panel data of 1,391 MFIs, covering a total of 96 economies and a period of 2010–2018. The organizational
and macroeconomic data were obtained from the World Bank’s Mix Market and World Development
Indicators databases, respectively, and subsequently analysed using the pooled ordinary least squares,
random effects model, fixed effects model and generalized method of moments.
Findings – Overall, the authors found that employee turnover has a positive impact on the social
outreach of MFIs, which suggests that employee turnover reduces organizational blindness and
groupthink, potentiates efficiency gains and minimizes retention costs. On the contrary, this study does
not find evidence of a non-linear effect of employee turnover on the outreach objectives of MFIs.
Meanwhile, these effects were observed to vary depending on the proxy, sub-samples and techniques
used in the analysis.
Originality/value – Motivated by the paucity of literature, the study has uniquely investigated the effect
of employee turnover on the social outreach objective of MFIs by using relatively recent and global-level
data. The study findings can help managers and the human resource departments to make optimum
decisions about employee turnover management
Savings-economic growth nexus in east African community
No full textxi, 50 p. ;The study investigated the saving-economic growth nexus in East African Community (Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania) for the period 1990-2019 using time series panel secondary data extracted from World Development Indicator database. Specifically the study was to investigate the direction of causality concerning savings and economic growth, examine the impact of gross national savings and other macroeconomic variable on economic growth. The study employed Fisher ADF and Fisher PP to test for stationarity of the variables. The unit root test results showed, lending rate (LRATE) foreign direct investment (FDI) and gross domestic product (GDP) were stationary in level, gross national savings(GNS), gross fixed capital formation (GFCF),exchange rate(EXRATE) and trade openness (TRADE) were stationary after first differencing and inflation (INF) become stationary after second differencing. The Vector Autoregressive (VAR) model was used to establish the causal direction between economic growth (GDP) and gross national savings (GNS) and panel least square used to determine the impact of savings and other macroeconomic variables on economic growth. The VAR estimate shows one way causal direction concerning savings and economic growth. The panel least square fixed effect results revealed that gross national savings has a negative but insignificant effect on economic growth which contradicts the priori expectations that savings positively and significantly affect economic growth, foreign direct investment (FDI) and gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) positively and significantly affect economic growth while trade openness (TRADE) and lending rate (LRATE) negatively and significantly affect economic growth. The study recommended adoption of policies that boost investment (GFCFC), policies that reduce lending rate to encourage borrowing for investment, increase foreign direct investment in productive sectors of the economy and export valve added products.
Keyword: Vector Autoregressive model, Panel least square fixed effect, Gross national savings, and Economic growth
Using a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to explore economic empowerment for youth with disabilities in rural Uganda
No full textThis paper presents findings from a community-based participatory study exploring the lived experiences and key livelihood changes post-intervention of a vocational skills training for young people with disabilities in rural Uganda. Twenty-four youth with disabilities (13 female, 11 male) who had previously taken the vocational training were trained to become peer researchers and conducted 72 in-depth interviews with a more recent cohort of youth with disabilities. Findings were gathered into core themes of capacity building, security and interaction. They showed that training in a skill is an important part of the economic empowerment journey for youth with disabilities in rural Uganda. Beyond this, transition from training to work, marketing, proving competence, managing chronic pain whilst working and probable risk are also areas that need guidance and support. Renewed hope for better livelihood prospects was mixed with a degree of uncertainty. Some were unprepared for the complexities around community respect and had also not considered that their financial situation may get worse before it gets better, as part of the risk of self-employment