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The Relationship between Employee Engagement and Employee Job Satisfaction in the Uganda Management Institute, Uganda: An Empirical Study
(Journal of Business and Public Dynamics for Development, 2013) Picho, Epiphany Odubuker; Basheka, C. Benon; Muhenda, Mary Basaasa
The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between employee engagement and employee job satisfaction in the Uganda Management Institute. A cross-sectional survey design was used with the target sample size being 118. Purposive, stratified and systematic sampling techniques were used to select respondents. Data analysis involved frequencies and percentages, Spearman rank correlation, coefficient of determination, regression, and ANOVA. There was a moderate positive relationship between employee engagement and employee job satisfaction. Employee engagement accounted for 21.3% of variance in employee job satisfaction; hence there is a relationship between employee engagement and engagement job satisfaction.
The relationship between employee reward and job satisfaction in Uganda Management Institute: an empirical study
(The Ugandan Journal of Management and Public Policy Studies, 2014) Picho, Epiphany Odubuker
The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between employee reward and job satisfaction in Uganda Management Institute. A cross-sectional survey design was used with the target sample size being 118. Purposive, stratified and systematic sampling techniques were used to select respondents. Data analysis involved frequencies and percentages, Spearman rank correlation, coefficient of determination, regression, and ANOVA. There was a moderate positive correlation between employee reward and job satisfaction. The coefficient of determination expressed into percentage determined that employee reward accounted for 29.3 per cent of variation in job satisfaction.
The Relationship between Employee Training and Development and Job Satisfaction in Uganda Management Institute: An Empirical Study
(Global Journal of Commerce and Management Perspective, 2014) Picho, Epiphany Odubuker
The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between employee training and development and job satisfaction in Uganda Management Institute – Uganda. A cross-sectional survey design was used with the sample size of 118. Purposive, stratified and systematic sampling techniques were used to select respondents. Data analysis involved frequencies and percentages, Spearman rank correlation, coefficient of determination, regression, and ANOVA. There was a weak positive correlation (rho = .343) between employee training and developments and job satisfaction. The coefficient of determination expressed into percentage revealed that employee training and developments accounted for 11.8% of variation in job satisfaction.
Using Herzberg’s two factor theory to develop a construct validity for motivation of employees in Uganda’s National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO): a preliminary analysis
(Global Journal of Commerce and Management Perspective, 2014) Lukwago, George; Picho, Epiphany Odubuker; Basheka, C. Benon
This paper attempts to explore how Herzberg’s two factor theory can be used to validate what motivates employees in an agricultural research organization within the context of a developing country; Uganda. This is a preliminary analysis; based on the existing literature and information before the empirical findings are concluded. Agricultural Research Institutions, by their nature, present a unique context whose attempt to adopt traditional approaches or theories may post different results altogether. Our variables are constructs contained in Herzberg’s theory and their variances, mean values, correlations, and factor analysis will be measured to validate the theory. We have conceived employee motivation as the dependent variable while hygiene and motivational factors constitute the independent variables. Employee characteristics will be tested as a moderator variable. A detailed methodological stance that the empirical study will adopt is presented.
Developing a construct validity under Herzberg’s theory for motivation of employees in the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) – Uganda: an exploration of motivational factors affecting agricultural research organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa
(International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2015) Lukwago, George; Basheka, Benon; Picho, Epiphany Odubuker
An exploratory study has been undertaken to understand possible factors related to motivation of researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) agricultural research context. This is part of a large study aimed to develop construct validity under Herzberg’s theory for motivation of employees in the National Agricultural Research Organization in Uganda. In this exploratory study, publications related to motivational factors in SSA agricultural research systems have been reviewed. Institutionalization of incentives, service conditions, job security and salary packages have been identified as key hygiene factors. On the other hand recognition, meaningful work, flexibility, career development, self-drive, freedom and work overload are critical motivators.
Management of Employee Training Programs on Performance in Yumbe District Local Government – Uganda
(Global Journal of Commerce and Management Perspective, 2015) Asiki, Swaib; Picho, Epiphany Odubuker
This study was intended to examine the influence of Management of Employee Development Programme on Performance in Yumbe District – Uganda. The study adopted a Case Study Design to allow in-depth study. Quantitative and Qualitative approaches were employed. A total of 218 questionnaires were administered to the respondents and 179 questionnaires were received back registering a response rate of 82%. Descriptive statistics were computed. Inferential statistical analysis included correlation and multiple regressions, which were used to test the hypotheses. The correlation coefficient (r) was used to determine the strength of the relationship. The significance of the coefficient (p) was used to test the relationship between the independent and the dependent variables. Regressions (Sekaran, 2003; Amin, 2005) and ANOVA determined which of the independent variables accounted most for the variance in the dependent variable. Qualitative data were analyzed under themes (Woodruffe, 1998). Results show that management of employee training programs accounted for only 26% in influencing performance in the district. It was concluded that Management of Employee Development Programme has influence on Performance
Instructional resource provision and teacher effectiveness in universal secondary education in Uganda
(Global Journal of Commerce & Management Perspective, 2015) Oryema, Florence; Picho, Epiphany Odubuker
This study was intended to examine the effect of Instructional Resource Provision on Teacher Effectiveness in Universal Secondary Education (USE) in Yumbe District – Uganda. The study adopted a Case Study Design to allow indepth study. Quantitative and Qualitative research paradigm were engaged. A total of 120 questionnaires were administered to the respondents and all the questionnaires were received back, registering a response rate of 100%. Descriptive statistics were the main technique used to analyze the data generated to produce results. On the over all, the study established that instructional resource provision and use was inadequate and therefore, it contributed to teacher ineffectiveness in USE schools in Yumbe District.
"On-the-Job" Training and Performance in Yumbe District Local Government - Uganda
(Global Journal of Commerce and Management Perspective, 2015) Asiki, Swaib; Picho, Epiphany Odubuker
This study was intended to examine the influence of “On-the-Job” Training on Performance in Yumbe District – Uganda. The study adopted a Case Study Design to allow in-depth study. Quantitative and Qualitative approaches were employed. A total of 218 questionnaires were administered to the respondents and 179 questionnaires were received back, registering a response rate of 82%. Descriptive statistics were computed. Inferential statistical analysis including correlation and multiple regressions were used to test the hypotheses. The correlation coefficient (r) was used to determine the strength of the relationship. The significance of the coefficient (p) was used to test the relationship between the independent and the dependent variables. Regressions were used. ANOVA determined which of the independent variables accounted for most of the variation in the dependent variable. Qualitative data were analyzed under themes. The analysis of both the quantitative and qualitative data established that there was a weak positive correlation between ‘On-the-Job’ Training (mentoring and job rotation) and Performance. The combined effects accounted for 34% variation in performance. Specifically, the results showed that there was a moderate positive relationship between mentoring and performance and a weak positive relationship between job rotation and performance. It was concluded that “On-the-Job” Training has influence on Performance.
Decision Making and Staff Commitment in the School of Finance and Banking in Kigali - Rwanda: A Pragmatic Study
(Global Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 2015) Kiiza, Pascal; Picho, Epiphany Odubuker
The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between Decision Making and Staff Commitment in the School of Finance and Banking in Kigali Rwanda. A cross-sectional survey design was used with the target sample size of 97 out of 130 parent population. The total number of questionnaires that were filled and returned was 78, giving a high response rate of 80.5 percent. Due to the heterogeneous nature of the population, the researchers used stratified sampling and random sampling. Descriptive analysis involving frequencies, percentages and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient for inferential statistics were carried out. The correlation between the two variables was weak at 0.425, and significant at 0.000 value. The results were linearly correlated and this implies that staff commitment is positively correlated with participation in decision making; whenever employees are involved in decision making process, they are likely to be more committed and vice versa.
Motivational teacher development and teacher effectiveness in universal secondary education in Uganda
(Global Journal of Commerce & Management Perspective, 2015) Oryema, Florence; Picho, Epiphany Odubuker
This study was intended to examine the effect of Motivational Teacher Development on Teacher Effectiveness inUniversal Secondary Education (USE) in Yumbe District – Uganda. The study adopted a Case Study Design to allow in-depth study. Quantitative and Qualitative research paradigm were engaged. A total of 120 questionnaires were administered to the respondents and all the questionnaires were received back, registering a response rate of 100%. Descriptive statistics were the main technique used to analyze the data generated to produce results. On the overall, the study established that Motivational Teacher Development was inadequate and that it contributed to teacher ineffectiveness in USE schools in Yumbe District.
Delegation and Staff Commitment in the School of Finance and Banking in Kigali, Rwanda: An Empirical Study
(Global Journal of Commerce & Management Perspective, 2015) Kiiza, Pascal; Picho, Epiphany Odubuker
The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between Delegation of Authority and Staff Commitment in the School of Finance and Banking in Kigali, Rwanda. A cross-sectional survey design was used with the target sample size of 97 out of 130 parent population. The total number of questionnaires that were filled and returned was 78, giving a high response rate of 80.5 percent. Due to the heterogeneous nature of the population, the researchers used stratified sampling and random sampling. Descriptive analysis involving frequencies, percentages and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient for inferential statistics were carried out. The correlation between the two variables was weak at .287, and significant at .011 value. The results were linearly correlated and this implies that staff commitment is positively correlated with Delegation of Authority; whenever employees are delegated authority, they are likely to be more committed and vice versa.
“Off-the-job” training and performance in Yumbe district local government – Uganda.
(Global Journal of Commerce & Management Perspective, 2015) Asiki, Swaib; Picho, Epiphany Odubuker
This investigation was intended to unveil the influence of ‘‘Off-the-Job’’ training programs on performance in Yumbe District Local Government – Uganda. The study adopted a Case Study Design to allow in-depth study. Quantitative and Qualitative approaches were employed. A total of 218 questionnaires were administered to the respondents and 179 questionnaires were received back registering a response rate of 82%. Descriptive statistics were computed. Inferential statistical analysis included correlation and multiple regressions, which were used to test the hypotheses. The correlation coefficient (r) was used to determine the strength of the relationship. The significance of the coefficient (p) was used to test the relationship between the independent and the dependent variables. Regressions and ANOVA determined which of the independent variables accounted most for the variance in the dependent variable. Qualitative data were analyzed under themes. Results show that ‘‘Off-the-Job’’ training programs (non-formal trainings and formal academic training) account for 82% variance in performance. It was concluded that ‘‘Off-the-Job’’ training programs has very high influence on Performance.
Effective Communication and Staff Commitment in the School of Finance and Banking in Kigali - Rwanda: An Experimental Study
(Global Journal of Commerce & Management Perspective, 2015) Kiiza, Pascal; Picho, Epiphany Odubuker
The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between Effective Communication and Staff Commitment in the School of Finance and Banking in Kigali - Rwanda. A cross-sectional survey design was used with the target sample size of 97 out of 130 parent population. The total number of questionnaires that were filled and returned was 78, giving a high response rate of 80.5 percent. Due to the heterogeneous nature of the population, the researchers used stratified sampling and random sampling. Descriptive analysis involving frequencies, percentages and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient for inferential statistics were carried out. The correlation between the two variables was weak at 0.355, and significant at 0.001 value. The results were linearly correlated and this implied that Effective Communication is positively correlated with staff commitment; whenever employers are effective in communication, staff are likely to be more committed and vice versa.
The Effect of Involvement on Staff Performance in Yumbe District Local Government – Uganda
(Global Journal of Commerce & Management Perspective, 2016) Ijosiga, Abdul Wahid; Picho, Epiphany Odubuker
The study set to determine the effect of involvement on staff performance in Yumbe District Local Government, Uganda. It adopted Cross–Sectional Correlational Survey design. The design employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches. From the sample size of 186 respondents selected, a total of 132 questionnaires were returned, 10 respondents were interviewed, representing a response rate of 76%. According to Blaikie (2009), samples with response rate above 50% are regarded as good. The researchers used both descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze the data from the questionnaires. Results revealed that involvement of staff and performance had a weak co-relation but, statistically significant (a coefficient 0.334 at 0.05 significance level), in Yumbe District Local Government in Uganda.
Feedback and staff performance in Yumbe district Local Government –Uganda
(Global Journal of Commerce & Management Perspective, 2016) Ijosiga, Abdul Wahid; Picho, Epiphany Odubuker
The study set to establish how feedback affects staff performance in Yumbe District, Uganda. The study adopted Cross –Sectional Correlational Survey design. In the design the researchers employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches. From the sample size of 186 respondents selected, a total of 132 questionnaires were returned, 10 respondents were interviewed, representing a response rate of 76%. According to Blaikie (2009), samples with response rate above 50% are regarded as good. The researchers used both descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze the data from the questionnaires. Results revealed that feedback to the staff and performance had a strong correlation, and statistically significant (a coefficient 0. 641** at 0.05 significance level), in Yumbe District Local Government in Uganda.
Leadership Styles and Employee Job Satisfaction in Uganda: the Case of Uganda Management Institute
(European Journal of Management and Marketing Studies, 2016) Picho, Epiphany Odubuker
The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between Leadership Styles and job satisfaction among the staff of Uganda Management Institute. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used with a sample size being 118. Purposive, stratified and systematic sampling techniques were used to select respondents. Data analysis involved frequencies and percentages, Spearman rank Order correlation, coefficient of determination, regression, and ANOVA. There was a strong positive relationship between employee perception of leadership styles and job satisfaction. Employee perception of leadership styles accounted for 37.0% of variance in job satisfaction. It is concluded that there was a linear relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable. It is recommended that leaders at Uganda Management Institute should revisit its leadership styles practices in order to enhance employee job satisfaction at the institute.
Contract Management and Performance of Road Maintenance Projects: The Case of Arua Municipality
(Universal Journal of Management, 2016) Aluonzi, Godfrey; Oluka, N. Pross; Nduhura, Alex
This purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between contract management and performance of road maintenance projects in Arua Municipality. A cross-sectional survey design was used, with data collected from a sample of 102 respondents using questionnaire survey and interviews. The study found a significant relationship between contract administration, relationship management and contract closure and performance of the maintenance projects. We conclude that improved payment mechanism, controlled contract variations, improved communication channels and dispute management improve project performance. The study recommends that the government of Uganda should increase the budget for road works; internal audit function be strengthened, contract management meetings be regularly held and contract specifications clearly articulated and adhered to; and technical staff should be trained in contract management and stringent performance measures provided as controls to adequately punish errant officials. These findings offer a useful foundation in the road sector for policy and practical improvement in Uganda.
Recognition and Staff Performance in Yumbe District Local Government, Uganda
(European Journal of Management and Marketing Studies, 2016) Ijosiga, Abdul Wahid; Picho, Epiphany Odubuker
The study set to examine the extent to which recognition affects staff performance in Yumbe District, Uganda. It adopted Cross–Sectional Correlational Survey design. The design employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches. From the sample size of 186 respondents selected, a total of 132 questionnaires were returned, 10 respondents were interviewed, representing a response rate of 76%. According to Blaikie (2009), samples with response rate above 50% are regarded as good. The researchers used both descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze the data from the questionnaires. Results revealed that Recognition of staff and performance had a moderate co-relation but, statistically significant (a coefficient of 0.592 at 0.05 significance level), in Yumbe District Local Government in Uganda.
Onset of linear instability in a complex plasma with cairns distributed electrons
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2016-03-07) Habumugisha, Isaac; Anguma, Simon Katrini; Jurua, Edward; Noreen, N.
A rigorous theoretical investigation of linear dust ion acoustic (DIA) solitary waves in an unmagnetized complex plasma consisting of ion and ion beam fluids, nonthermal electrons that are Cairns distributed and immobile dust particles were undertaken. It was found out that, for large beam speeds, three stable modes propagated as solitary waves in the beam plasma. These were the “Fast”, “Slow” and “Ion-acoustic” modes. For two stream instability to occur between ion and ion beam, it is shown that......
The economic contribution of artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Uganda: a case of Mubende and Buhweju districts
(International Journal of Technology and Management, 2016-06) Picho, Epiphany Odubuker; Nabaasa, Herbert; Ngaka, Willy
Small-scale mining is often used interchangeably with artisanal mining, with acceptance that there is no consistent global definition for the terms. Broadly, smallscale mining refers to the exploitation of marginal or small deposits of minerals by individuals, groups or organizations with minimal or no mechanization. Smallscale mining (SM) is one of the emerging economic activities providing alternative livelihoods globally with more than 13 million artisanal and small-scale miners and about 150 million people indirectly reliant on it (ILO, 2003). In Uganda, Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining is on the increase and is largely a poverty-driven activity used as a coping mechanism with thousands of local communities currently engaged in the mining practice (MEMD, 2011). The communities in the mining sites live in deplorable sanitary conditions, use toxic chemicals such as mercury in the gold extraction and have severely degraded fragile ecosystems that support their livelihoods (NEMA, 2012).

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