Capital Intensive Technology And Output Case Study Of Katon Manufacturers Limited,

ABSTRACT This study was aimed at examining the relationship between capital intensive technology and output in Katon Manufacturers Limited, Nalukolongo kampala. The objectives of the study were to; assess the relevance of capital intensive technology on output in KML, the challenges hindering the effective use of capital intensive towards output in KML and to the possible ways of improving effective use of capital intensive technology towards output in KML. The study was carried out using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data that was presented in tables, graphs and numbers. The findings revealed that the use of capital intensive technology plays a significant role in the successful operation of every organization which enhances greater economic production. The study concluded relevancies of capital intensive techniques of production on output in KML which included; increasing product efficiency, it leads to delivery of faster service; it reduces labour costs, leads to economies of scale, improvement of knowledge about customers and increasing product customization. The study established the challenges hindering the effective use of capital intensive technology towards in KML which included; lack of top management commitment; lack of proper training amongst the labour force; lack of knowledge of the consumer in using the service; lack of adequate resources to facilitate capital intensive techniques of production and poor communication about the use of machines. Findings further revealed that ways of improving effective use of capital intensive technology towards output in KML are; training of technical staff improving infrastructure; diversification of organizational activities; reallocation of labour; efficient IT becoming new critical infrastructure and the enabling environment. The respondents recommended that companies should ensure diversification of activities to increase mcome is by expanding the possibilities to spread investment risks over a wider portfolio. Further recommendations followed that the government should ensure that technological advance is very complementary with higher kills and more education. In addition there is a need for the government to improve on infrastructural development to facilitate the movement of raw materials to production places.

TABLE OF CONTENT

DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................. ii

APPROVAL ................................................................................................................................... iii

DEDICATION ................................................................................................................................ iv

ACKNOWLEDGMENT .................................................................................................................. v

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ......................................................................................................... vi

ABSTRACT .................................................................................................................................. vii

LIST OF TABLES .......................................................................................................................... xi

LIST OF FIGURES ....................................................................................................................... xii

CHAPTER ONE .............................................................................................................................. 1

1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Background of the study .............................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Statement of the problem ............................................................................................................ 3

1.3 Objectives of the study ............................................................................................................... 4

1.3.1 General Objectives .................................................................................................................. 4

1.3.2. Specific Objectives ................................................................................................................. 4

1.4. Research Questions ................................................................................................................... 4

1.5 Study scope ................................................................................................................................ 4

1.5.1 Content scope .......................................................................................................................... 4

1.5.2Geographical scope .................................................................................................................. 4

1.5.3. Time scope ............................................................................................................................. 4

1.6 Significance of the study ............................................................................................................ 5

1.7 Definition of key concepts .......................................................................................................... 5

CHAPTER TWO ............................................................................................................................. 7

LITERATURE REVIEW ................................................................................................................. 7

2.0. Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 7

2.1 Theoretical Frame Work ............................................................................................................. 7

2.2 The Relevance's of Capital Intensive Technology on Output.. .................................................... 9

2.3. Challenges Hindering the Effective use of Capital Intensive Technology towards Output. ....... 12

2.4. Possible Ways of Improving Effective Use of Capital Intensive Technology towards Output. .. 15

CHAPTER THREE ....................................................................................................................... 22

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METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................................................ 22

3.0. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 22

3 .I. Research Design ...................................................................................................................... 22

3.2. Population ............................................................................................................................... 23

3 .2.1. Sample Size .......................................................................................................................... 23

3. 3. Sam piing Procedures and strategies ......................................................................................... 24

3 .4. Methods and Instruments of data collection ............................................................................. 24

3.4.llnterview ............................................................................................................................... 24

3 .4.2. Questionnaire ....................................................................................................................... 24

3.4.3. Observation .......................................................................................................................... 25

3 .4.4. Documentary Analysis ......................................................................................................... 25

3.4.5. Validity and Reliability of Research Instruments .................................................................. 25

3.5. Data Coli ecti on Procedure ....................................................................................................... 25

3.6. Data Processing ....................................................................................................................... 26

3. 6.1. Editing ................................................................................................................................. 2 6

3.6.2. Coding ................................................................................................................................. 26

3.6.3. Data Tabulation .................................................................................................................... 26

3. 7. Data Presentation and Analysis ................................................................................................ 2 6

3. 8. Limitations to the Study .......................................................................................................... 2 7

CHAPTER FOUR .......................................................................................................................... 28

INTERPRETATION OF THE FINDINGS ..................................................................................... 28

4.0. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 28

4 .I. Characteristics of the respondents ............................................................................................ 28

4.2. The Relevance of Capital Intensive Technology on Output in KML ......................................... 31

4.3. Challenges Hindering the Effective Use of Capital Intensive Technology towards Output in

KML. ............................................................................................................................................. 32

4.4. Possible Ways of improving Effective Use of Capital Intensive Technology towards Output in

KML. ............................................................................................................................................. 34

CHAPTER FIVE ........................................................................................................................... 37

DISCUSSION, SUMMARY, CONCLLSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION ............................... 37

5.0. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 37

5. I. Discussions ............................................................................................................................. 3 7

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5.1.1. The Relevance of Capital Intensive Technology on Output in KML ...................................... 37

5. I .2. Challenges Hindering the Effective Use of Capital Intensive Technology towards Output in

KML. ............................................................................................................................................. 39

5.1.3. Possible Ways of Improving Effective Use of Capital Intensive Technology towards Output in

KML .............................................................................................................................................. 41

5.2. Summary ................................................................................................................................. 44

5.3. Conclusions ............................................................................................................................. 45

5.4. Recommendations ................................................................................................................... 46

5.5. Areas for further research ........................................................................................................ 46

REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................. 47

APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................... 50

APPENDIX A ............................................................................................................................... 50

APPENDIX B ................................................................................................................................ 54

APPENDIX C ................................................................................................................................ 56

APPENDIXD ............................................................................................................................... 51