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Intellectual capital management for transformation of Makerere University (2021 - 2024)
No full textA dissertation submitted to the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Master of Higher Education (Research and Innovations) of Makerere UniversityThis study explored the role of intellectual capital management in the transformation of Makerere University. Specific objectives were; to explore intellectual asset alignment practices for transformation, the business development strategy for transformation, the competitiveness technology for transformation and the business-value assessment for transformation at Makerere University. A qualitative case study design was adopted, data was collected using an interview-guide with nineteen (19) participants from the colleges of College of Education and External Studies, Health Sciences, Engineering, Design, Art and Technology, Veterinary Medicine, Animal, Resource and Bio-Security, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Computing and Information Science and Intellectual Capital Management Office. Findings showed that intellectual asset alignment practices, business development strategy, the competitiveness technology and the business-value assessment for transformation at Makerere University had different roles played in the different colleges. It was concluded that there was enhanced decision making, quality control, accountability and strategic alignment of goals. The practices might not be regarded as modest attributes that characterize social, economic and general well-being of the university but an essential indicator of the zeal to live in transformative environment with the education sector, Makerere University's business development strategy for transformation reflects the operational, cultural, and digital transformations the university goes through to adapt to market changes. The Internet and machine learning have the potential to drastically alter how staff and students conduct business, communicate with one another both inside and outside the university, and compete on a worldwide scale at Makerere University and Business-value assessment through digital technologies have been essential for increasing the competitiveness and productivity of businesses at Makerere University. The study recommended that management of Makerere University should have an intellectual capital management policy replacing the intellectual property management one
Exploring public opinion and prospective receptiveness to emerging health technologies in Uganda: a case of gene drive mosquitoes for malaria control in Pallisa District
No full textA dissertation submitted to the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology of Makerere UniversityDespite the existence of various malaria control interventions like Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS), use of drones, larvae-cides, malaria remains a significant public health problem in the country. To complement these efforts, Uganda is conducting Gene Drive Mosquitoes (GDM) for malaria control trials. However, the receptiveness of GDM as an emerging health technology by the lay public is not well documented. Therefore, this study explored public receptiveness to Emerging Health Technologies in Uganda using the case of GDM for malaria control in Pallisa, Eastern Uganda. The overall study objective was to explore public receptiveness to GDM for malaria control. The study adopted an exploratory research design utilizing a mixed-methods approach. The methods of data collection were document review, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and survey. The findings indicated that the concept of GDM for malaria control is still new to the public. Even among the 12% of the respondents that expressed awareness of GDM reported that they had heard that GDM is a prospective new malaria control approach yet to be adopted. This suggested an express opportunity to sensitize the public more about GDM. The study established that the public has positive perceptions about GDM adoption as a complementary malaria control method. The understanding that GDM by design promises zero elimination of malaria influenced the positive perception since it targets to eliminate the anopheles mosquito, a known malaria parasite carrier. On the other hand, the respondents held some negative perceptions about GDM adoption as a complementary malaria control method. Fear of the unknown governance, social-economic, health, and environmental risks associated with adoption of GDM as a malaria control method majorly influenced the negative public perceptions. Such perceptions were attributed to limited public knowledge about GDM. The study established that indeed, the development and subsequent application of GDM as a complementary malaria control method is likely to meet a number of unanswered questions on its likely governance, social-economic, health, and environmental short- and long-term risks and impacts. The study suggests Uganda Virus Research Institute should adapt Uganda's policy, legal, and institutional framework, particularly the Biosafety and Biotechnology Bill 2012 also known as Genetic Engineering Regulatory Bill 2018. This framework should define the governance, social-economic, health, and environmental risks and impacts of GDM, along with appropriate governance and risk mitigation plans
Perceived contribution of road infrastructure development on households in Isingiro Town Council, Uganda
No full textA dissertation submitted to the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Master of Arts in Social Sector Planning and Management of Makerere University.The Ugandan government has prioritized road infrastructure as a cornerstone of its socio-economic development strategy, undertaking significant projects over the last decade. However, limited research, particularly in social sciences, has documented the impact of road infrastructure on human welfare. This study investigates the perceptions of residents in Isingiro Town Council regarding the perceived contribution of the Mbarara-Isingiro road to household welfare. The study objectives were to: (i) describe the perceptions of people in Isingiro Town Council concerning household welfare conditions before and after the construction of the Mbarara-Kikagati road, (ii) describe how people of Isingiro Town Council perceive the opportunities that arose from constructing the Mbarara-Kikagati road (iii) describe how the people of Isingiro Town Council are utilizing these perceived opportunities to improve their household welfare, and (iv) examine the factors affecting the people of Isingiro Town Council in utilizing the Mbarara-Kikagati road for enhancing their household welfare. A mixed methods approach was employed, incorporating quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Data were collected from 70 completed household surveys using structured questionnaires, alongside in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews with local leaders and government officials. The study found that 77.1% of respondents attributed increased household incomes to the road, citing better market access, rising demand, and business opportunities. Many households transitioned from reliance on crop and livestock production to non-land-based livelihoods. Additionally, 68.6% reported frequent road use for accessing social services, markets, and suppliers for their businesses. A significant 94.3% acknowledged benefiting from the road due to new economic opportunities, market access and improved mobility. Only 2.9% reported challenges, mainly related to distance from the road, while 97.1% faced no difficulties utilizing it. Perceiving the positive impacts of the Mbarara-Kikagati on the human welfare of residents in Isingiro Town Council. There is a need for the Government to adopt a holistic approach to road infrastructure development in Uganda. This includes investing in the upgrading of district, community, and rural roads that connect to major roads. By improving these links, the full potential of road infrastructure can be realized, leading to enhanced household welfare and broader socio-economic benefits for communities
Characterising the archaeological assemblage at the Mukongoro Rock Art Site in Eastern Uganda
No full textA dissertation submitted to the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training in partial fulfillment for the award of the Master of Arts in History, Makerere UniversityDespite the documentation of rock art sites in Uganda, little is known about their archaeological assemblage. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to characterise the archaeological assemblage at the Mukongoro Rock Art site in Kumi district, eastern Uganda. Specifically, the study intended (1) to examine the typological characteristics of the archaeological materials at Mukongoro, (2) explaining the technological attributes of the artefacts, and (3) to establish the chronological sequence at Mukongoro. The study employed quantitative and qualitative research approaches, integrating primary and secondary data collection methods such as; archaeological surveys, excavation, oral interviews, archival research, and desktop surveys. Cultural materials, including lithics, pottery, iron slags, charcoal, tuyere fragments, and daub, were recovered during the study. Bipolar technology, direct and indirect percussion, dominated the lithic assemblage and produced small flakes predominantly out of quartz. Most decorated ceramics displayed the roulette technique, while metallurgical remains portray smithing. The chronology of the assemblage spans from the Later Stone Age (LSA) to the Later Iron Age (LIA). The LIA was in the uppermost arbitrary levels (1-4), while typical LSA lithics were recovered from arbitrary levels of 5-22. Based on the relative dates, hunter-gatherers most likely occupied the site before 6000BP and abandoned it, and it was re-settled during the 15th Century A.D by iron-using communities
Organizational ethics, digital technologies and internal electronic frauds in financial institutions in Uganda: a case of commercial banks in Uganda
No full textA dissertation submitted to the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a degree of Master of Arts in Business Administration, Makerere University.This research aimed at examining the relationship betweenorganizational ethics and internal
leadership(B= -0.428, p=0.00), ethical culture (B=-0.521, p=0.000) and code of ethics(B= -
management of banks practicefairness, honesty, and open communication among the
electronic fraud with the mediating role of digital technologies in Commercial Banks in
254targeted staff from the using a survey questionnaire. Data were analysed using the
approach which involvedcollecting quantitative Data from 222bank staff out of a sample of
recruitment and continuously during their stay at the organization and on code of ethicsof
bootSE=0.0785, CI [0.0490, 0.3564], the relationship organizational ethics and internal
employees in their leadership styles. This will create ethical values that are aligned across the
0.728) had a significant relationshipon internal electronic fraud in commercial banks.
between organizational ethics and electronic fraudin Commercial Banks in Uganda. The study
Uganda. The study was premised on four objectives;to assess the relationship between ethical
electronic fraud indication that organizational ethical behaviour has an indirect relationship
commercial banks invest in ethical behaviours and digital technologies, they would
statistical package for social science (SSPS Version 23). The study revealed that ethical
organization, which will reduce internal fraud, on ethical culture, the study recommends the
advancement in technology. Furthermore, the study recommends that banks invest in research
leadership and internal electronic fraud , to establish the relationship between ethical culture
electronic fraud and to assess the mediating effect of digital technologies on the relationship
conduct, the study recommends that the management should always conduct reviews of the
and innovations, which can be used to counteract technological risks such as internal electronic
and internal electronic fraud, to evaluate the relationship between code of ethicsand internal
Furthermore,the results revealed that Digital technologies mediates (β=0.1764,
code of ethics to cater for new behavior challengesespecially those which come with
significantlyreduce internal electronic fraud. Therefore, the study recommendsthat the
with internal electronic fraud through digital technologies. The findings imply that when
employed a cross-sectional and correlational survey research with a quantitative study
management of banks train employees on the organization culture especially during
fraud
Improvements to the Ugandan seismic code in estimation of base shear for concrete buildings
No full textA dissertation submitted to the Directorate of Research and Graduate training in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Structures Option) of Makerere UniversityThis study aimed at improving the Ugandan seismic code’s base shear estimation for reinforced concrete buildings by comparing it with Eurocode8 (EC8) and the American Seismic Code (ASCE/SEI 7-16). Hypothetical symmetrical reinforced concrete moment-resisting framed buildings, ranging from 04 to 20 stories, were analyzed under identical seismic hazard conditions using Equivalent Lateral Force (ELF) and Response Spectrum Methods (RSM) via ETABS software. The results were evaluated using Principal Component Analysis (PCA), sensitivity analysis, hypothesis testing, and Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) to identify trends and discrepancies across the codes. The study revealed that base shear estimation is strongly influenced by building height and plan dimensions (bay width and number of bays), confirming established structural dynamics principles. RSM analysis consistently produced higher base shear values than ELF across all three codes, with ELF values being up to 82% smaller in some cases. Among the codes, the Ugandan seismic code (US 319:2003) yielded the lowest base shear results, confirming assertions that it underestimates seismic forces compared to international standards. Comparative ratios of RSM base shear between ASCE/SEI 7-16, EC8, and US 319:2003 were 2.15:1, 1.47:1, and 0.95:1, respectively, highlighting significant underestimation by the Ugandan code. An ANN model was developed to predict comparative beta parameters, offering a practical tool for future code improvements. The findings emphasize the need to update the Ugandan seismic code to align with international standards, ensuring safer and more reliable design practices
Understanding how Makerere University academic deans utilise their psychological capital in the management of conflicts.
No full textA Dissertation submitted to the directorate of research and graduate training in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Educational Management) of Makerere University.Conflicts and their handling by managers in higher education worldwide. However, the lack of understanding regarding how these managers, particularly academic deans at universities, leverage their internal resources to address conflicts may impede the advancement of more effective conflict management frameworks. In this study, I aimed at understanding how Makerere University academic deans utilise their psychological capital in managing conflicts. Specifically, I intended to discover how Makerere University academic deans use hope, selfefficacy, resilience and optimism in management of conflicts and develop a framework to
improve the deans' effectiveness in handling conflicts. Adopting a qualitative approach, through a phenomenological research design, I conducted this study at Makerere University in Kampala district. Data collection involved in-depth interviews using purposive sampling techniques, targeting 14 deans from the 9 colleges within Makerere University choosing 5 females and 9
males. I applied thematic analysis to the data based on the study's objectives. Study results reveal dynamics in the utilization of the four constructs of psychological capital in management of conflicts among Makerere University deans with a strong interplay of aspects of gender, religious, cultural backgrounds and academic rank. Deans' efforts to leverage their psychological capital for conflict management and achieving university goals were, however, hindered by rigid policies and low organizational support, leading to emotional exhaustion and reduced motivation. To address these issues, I developed a framework to enhance the use of
psychological capital in conflict management. I also recommend tailored capacity building, organizational culture development, policy reviews, and framework designs to improve conflict management and foster a productive academic environment at Makerere University
The impact of foreign direct investment on economic growth in Kenya (1980-2022)
No full textA research report submitted to the College of Business and Management Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a degree of Master of Economic Policy and Planning of Makerere University.This major aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on economic growth in Kenya from 1980 to 2022, using an endogenous growth model. The study employs an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to analyze time-series data from sources such as the World Bank. Key variables considered include GDP, FDI, inflation, population, exchange rates, government expenditure, and gross fixed capital formation. Results show that FDI positively influences economic growth in the short term through capital inflows, technology transfer, and job creation, but its long-term effects are less significant due to external economic factors and capital repatriation. Kenya has implemented various policies, including privatization and tax incentives, to attract FDI. The research concludes that while FDI is a key driver of economic growth, its long-term success depends on a stable investment environment and effective policy reforms. Policy recommendations include attracting more productive and sustainable FDI, implementing stronger inflation control policies. Future studies should qualitatively assess the specific types of FDI projects to better understand their role in economic development, providing insight into how targeted policy adjustments could maximize FDI benefits for long-term growth
Use of audio-visual aids and students’ performance in physics in selected secondary schools in Busia District, Eastern Uganda
No full textA dissertation submitted to the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Master of Education in Science Education of Makerere UniversityThe purpose of the study was to examine the use of audio-visual aids and students’ performance in physics in selected secondary schools in Busia district, Eastern Uganda. Physics teachers in Busia district particularly have not embraced the use of audio-visual aids for teaching and learning physics in secondary schools and have shown greater reliance on utilizing mainly visual aids such as textbooks, charts, chalk and blackboards during classroom instruction which has continued to dwindle students’ academic performance. The target population was senior two students, teachers, and head teachers of selected secondary schools in the Busia district. The study used samples of 14 teachers, 2 head teachers who were purposively selected and 573 students were selected using census sampling Technique. Quantitative data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire (SAQ) and Self-made physics achievement tests (SMPAT) for students while qualitative data was collected using interview guide and observation checklist from teachers and head teachers. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS to generate descriptive statistics while qualitative data was thematically analyzed and presented in form of verbatim. Pretest and posttest achievement scores were used to determine the students’ performance in physics. The study findings revealed that the available audio-visual aids were; educational videos, computers, projectors, interactive whiteboards, audiobooks, phones and televisions. The findings further revealed that there exist hindrances to the use of audio-visual aids by teachers teaching physics in Busia district. These hindrances were; inadequate resources for audio-visual aids, malfunctioning of the equipment, inadequate training among the teachers, limited time to prepare audio-visual aids, and low student engagement. The findings about pretest and post-test means scores in both the control and experimental groups indicated that lower grades were attained in the control group while post-test mean scores in the experimental group indicated improved performance. Both male and female students taught with audio-visual aids performed better than those taught with only visual aids conforming to cognitive theory of multimedia learning which posits that students learn more deeply from words and pictures than from words only. The unique finding of this study is that, the use of audio-visual aids in teaching improves the performance of male students better than female students. The study concluded that the use of audio-visual aids in physics instruction improves the performance of boys better than girls. The study recommended that secondary schools in the Busia district should put more emphasis on the use of audio-visual aids in the teaching and learning of physics and frequently check for updated audio-visual aids when teaching physics
Implementation of quality management practices in road construction projects - case study of KIBP Project, Namanve
No full textA project report submitted to the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of a Master’s Degree in Construction Management of Makerere University.The development of crucial infrastructure, including road networks, electricity grids, and industrial
parks, plays a key role in driving economic growth, usually evidenced by increased GDP. The
Kampala Industrial Business Park (KIBP), designed/planned to accommodate various industrial and
commercial activities (SMEs), was initiated by the Ugandan government through Uganda Investment
Authority (UIA), with LaganDOTT Namanve Limited entrusted to implement the project in an EPC
contract. This study aimed to assess the extent of implementation of quality management practices
within the KIBP project, focusing on quality implementation measures (QA/QC), conformance to
designs and specifications, and challenges encountered. Utilizing explanatory research, the study
primarily relied on secondary data obtained through document reviews and supplemented with
primary data from field observations. Various documents were scrutinized, including contracts,
quality assurance plans, design reports, and progress reports. The findings revealed the adoption of
QA/QC practices by the KIBP project to meet project objectives, although with challenges such as
workforce turnover, low wages, poor communication, and planning issues identified.
Recommendations were suggested to address these barriers, emphasizing proper scheduling,
communication channels, skilled workforce recruitment, improved remunerations, welfare and
capacity building through training. By addressing these challenges and fostering stakeholder
engagement, the KIBP project can navigate quality management complexities more effectively,
contributing to its success and Uganda's economic advancement