Assessing The Nature And Extent Of Hrm Practices In Judiciary System, A Case Study Of The High Court Of Uganda.

ABSTRACT

The study examined the human resource practices at the High Court. It based on the following

objectives.

1. To docwnent the natme and extent of HRM practices carried out 111 the High Court of Uganda.

u. To detennine the challenges facing the implementation of HRM practices in High Court of Uganda.

111. To identify and analyze mechanisms for sustainable implementation of HRM practices in Judiciary system

Primary data was obtained directly from the field by use of data collection instruments. The questionnaires were designed in a way that reflects the objectives of the study so as to enable the

researcher gather relevant data relating to the topic. Questionnaires were also preferred mainly because they were more convenient for both the researcher and the respondents' especially busy respondents and they were more flexible in data analysis. Different indicators were used to measure the variable, which were collected using the likert scales. The study identified contribution of HRM practices used in .i1e judiciary, which was aiming at making awareness to the staff about the importance of these practices, used on behalf of the organization, by the

personnel department. The effectiveness of HRM practices in modernizing the judiciary creates awareness, promotes a good name for the organization, helps to promote good interpersonal relations among workers and among others. A number of solutions were suggested in improving

the use of HRM practices in modernizing the judiciary and these include; increase on remuneration of staff as a motivating factor for improved perfonnance, organization should support and encourage timely feedback especially during the performance appraisal of the staff in order to provide training where necessary, use of proper recruitment channels or use of

recruitment agencies among others. The researcher recommends that there should be more effective HRM practices used at the High Court in order fur the organization to compete favorably and globally.