Background of the Study The Nigeria economy has been plagued with several challenges over the years. Researchers have identified some of these challenges as; Gross mismanagement/misappropriate of public funds (Okemini and Urata,2008). Corruption and ineffective economic policies (Gbosi, 2007); jack of integration of macroeconomic plans and the absence of harmonization and coordination of fiscal policies (Onoh,2007); inappropriate and ineffective policies (Anyanwu,2007). Imprudent public spe...
BACKGROUND OF STUDY Retail in Nigeria was once confined to traditional open markets and small local storekeepers loosely referred to as the informal retail sector of the Nigerian economy which serviced communities. Between 1960 and the early 1980s, there were standard retail malls which operated chain stores across the country; their number reduced because of the harsh business environment and the decline in business in that era, leaving the country without standard malls for retail business...
The stuc6; 11·as intended to determine the impact ofvanilla production on the welfare qffcmners in Nagojje Sub County, Mukono District. Tn the review ofrelated literature, all secondary sources viewed relevant to the study were re-visited. The study employed a descriptive design and questionnaires together with interview guides .formed the mina tools for data collection. Data collected was sorted, edited, coded and presented in percentages and.fi·equency distribution tables. The findings fi...
The research was carried out in Luwero town council Luwero district and was focusing on population growth and economic growth in Uganda. The study was based on the objectives like; to determine the level of population growth in Uganda, to determine the level of economic growth in Uganda, to establish the effect of population growth on economic growth in Uganda. It involved a sample population of 50 respondents across different backgrounds that were cultural, religion, economic welfare, educat...
ABSTRACT This research report set out to establish the relationship between Tax Rates and economic growth (measured by GDP) in Uganda (2000-2010). The objectives of the study were; to establish the trend of Tax Rates in Uganda(2000-2010), to establish the trend of GDP growth rate of Uganda(2000-20 10) ,to investigate the relationship between Tax Rates and GDP growth in Uganda (2000-20 10). The study employed time series analysis such Correlation analysis, regression analysis mechanisms. The ...
Abstract In the earlier years, inventory management was treated as a cost Centre since purchasing department was spending money on materials, while store was holding huge inventory of materials, blocking money and space (Ramakrishna, 2005). However, with the process of liberation and opening up of global economy, there has been a drastic change in the business environment, resulting in manufacturing organizations exposed to intense competition in marketplace (Ramakri shna, 2005). In the UK, a...
ABSTRACT The study was aimed at examining the perceived effects of privatization on service delivery in Lira Municipality. The objectives of the study were; to establish the effects of privatization on service delivery in Lira Municipality, to identify the challenges faced by privatization on service delivery and to assess the solution to the challenges facing decentralization on service delivery in Lira Municipality. The researcher used an explanatory type of research where the major aim w...
The study focused on Agriculture and economic growth in Somalia (1991-2011) Its objectives were; to establish the trend of Agriculture in Somalia (1999-2011, to establish the trend of Economic growth of Somalia (1999-2011), to investigate the effect Agriculture on Economic growth in Somalia (1999-2011). The hypothesis of the study was there is no significant relationship between Agriculture and economic growth in Somalia time series analysis such as Correlation analysis, regression analysis m...
ABSTRACT The study was set to investigate Microfinance and Poverty Reduction which was guided by the following objective; to find out the nature of products and services offered by MFls in Katikamu Sub-County, to find out the contributions of MFIs in Poverty reduction, and to flnd out the challenges faced by people when using Microlinance service in Katikamu SubCounty. The study employed Purposive sampling and simple random sampling techniques to select 291 participants that constituted the ...
ABSTRACT This study focused on the role of the informal sector on people’s savings in Makindye division. The study geared in three objectives that include: To determine the role played by the informal sector in Uganda, to determine the level of savings in Uganda and to establish the impact of the informal sector on people’s savings in Uganda. The study will help the region and the country at large on the way of increasing people’s savings. The study was based on a cross sectional desig...
This research report set out to investigate the relationship between inllation rate and economic growth rate(% annual GDP) in Tanzania (1992-2012), the study employed time series survey data since examined data for a short time ,its objectives were; to establish the trend of import in Tanzania (1992-2012), to establish the trend of GDP growth of Tanzania (1992-2012), to investigate the relationship between Inflation rate and GDP gnm th rate in Tan:rania ( 1992- 2012), the hypothesis of the st...
The study and practice of logistics emerged in the I 960s and 1970s. Logistics costs were high. On a national level. it was estimated that logistics cost in the U.S. accounted for 15 percent of the gross national product (Heskett et al.. 1973 ). Similarly. physical distribution costs of other nations were found lo be high as well. For example. in the United Kingdom. they ,,ere 16 percent of sales (Murphy. 1972). in Japan they were 26.5 percent of sales (Kobayashi. I 973 ). in Austrnlia t...
ABSTRACT This research report set out to investigate the relationship between Foreign Direct Investment and Unemployment in Uganda (2004-2014), the study employed time series survey data since examined data for a short time ,its objectives were; to establish the trend of Foreign Direct Investment in Uganda(2004-2014), to establish the trend of Unemployment rate of Uganda(2004-2014) ,to investigate the relationship between Foreign Direct Investment and Unemployment rate in Uganda (2004-2014),...
ABSTRACT The research established the relationship between Corporate social Responsibility and Organizational performance in Total Kampala Limited. The study was guided by the following objectives: l )To determine the level of Corporate social Responsibility in Total Kampala Limited; 2) to determine the level of Organizational performance in Total Kampala Limited and 3) to establish whether there is a significant relationship between Corporate social Responsibility and Organizational perform...
The purpose ofthis study was to establish the relationship between the contributions of insurance companies and the growth of SMEs in NIC basing on the following objectives; to examine major factors that affects the growth of SMEs; to assess the contribution of insurance companies to the growth of SMEs; to investigate the factors inhibiting the purchase of insurance cover by SME operators and to determine the strength of the relationship between insurance companies and growth of SMEs. Th...