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Micro Finance Credit And Poverty Eradication In East Africa A Case Study Of Uganda

The purpose of the study seeks to examine the relationship between micro financed and poverty eradication in Uganda. The study is guided by research objectives of examining the causes of poverty in Uganda, examining the contributions of micro finance credit services provided to the poor and establishing the relationship between micro finance credits and poverty eradication .this is accomplished using secondary data sought from sources such as journals news papers reports publications fr...

Communication And Employee Performance In Kanungu District Headquarters

The topic of the study was communication and employee performance in Kanungu district headquarters; the problem was to have effective communication in Kanungu district headquarters; the purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between communication and employee performance in Kanungu district headquarters. The objectives of the study were to find out the forms of communication in Kanungu district headquarters, to establish the effects of communication on employees' perfor...

Communication And Performance Of Employees. Case Study: Nane Cleaning Company. Kericho District. Kenya

the general objective of this dissertation is to examine the common barriers of communication. The area of study is Nane Company, and sample size used is 50 respondents. Data is collected by physically visiting the company, text books, 1estionnaires and interview guide. Data is analyzed through quantitative analysis. findings from the research show that there are various barriers that hinder )communication to be carried out. Semantics, filtering and status differences. Applications and ...

The Impact Of Redudancy In An Organisation Performance A Case Study Of Tanzania Port Authorities Tangaport

ABSTRACT  The main purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of redundancy m an organisation performance. The study aimed at achieving the following objectives • To detem1ine the level of employee redundancy. • To evaluate the causes of redundancy. • To determine the effect of redundancy on performance The procedures used during data collection included questionnaires, interview and port financial reviews on relevant and necessary materials. Data was analyzed by the use of co...

Effects Of Outsourcing On The Performance Of An Organization A Case Study Of Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited Mombasa Kenya

ABSTRACT  The research topic "Effect of Outsourcing on the Organizational Performance," the case of Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited (KPRL), Mombasa Kenya. The main objectives of the study included. To find out the effect of outsourcing on the organization performance To find out the process of outsourcing in the organization To examine the relationship between outsourcing and performance of the organization To find out solutions to the effects of outsourcing The literature review presents...

Contract management and service delivery in mityana district local government in uganda.

ABSTRACT: The study looked at contract management and service delivery with the objectives; To establish the relationship between accountability in contract management and service delivery, to determine the relationship between communication in contract execution and service delivery and to establish the level of skills / knowledge possessed by contract management stakeholders and how they impact on service delivery. A sample of 69 respondents were detennined using Sloven's Fonnula; n = N l+...

A Case Study Of Uganda Micro-finance Limited (Uml) Kampala Uganda

This study was carried out to investigate on the impact of budgeting on the performance of small scale businesses. It aimed at achieving the following objectives, to establish the impact of budgeting on organization performance to identify indicators of performance m organization and to establish the relationship between budgeting and performance of organization. The study was carried out to establish the reasons why many organizations have continued to perform poorly despite management ...

The effect of e-business on the performance of the procurement process. A case study on safaricom company moi a venue branch.

ABSTARCT The study was carTied out using Safaricom Company, Moi Avenue branch located in Nairobi Kenya. This research was intended to examine the impact of e-business in the procurement process in organizations. Data used was collected from Safaricom suppliers, its customers and the purchasing department. Questionnaires and interviews guides were used as tools to gather this data from 40 respondents. The data was analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Both male and female respondent...

Diversity and employee performance. Case study: kampala international university

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between increased diversity in workplace and employee performance. An interdependent, diverse work environment is a necessary component of a successful organization, and if management and other employees cannot adjust differences within the cultures of the people, chaos will soon follow. In order for an organization to remain competitive, management must know how to manage diversity and employee performance. The design of th...

Training And Employee Performance In Organisations A Case Study Of Roofings Uganda Limited

ABSTRACT The study was set to establish the effects of training on employee performance at Roofing's Uganda limited. The background of the study presents the problem prevalence at Global, African, country and local views on the concept of training and employee performance. It was based on three study objectives which included assessing the effect of training on periormance of the employees under study, to establish organizational issues that constrain training in organizations and investigat...

The effect of micro finance institutions towards poverty alleviation. "A case study of kisenyi one luzira parish in nakawa division"

ABSTRACT: The study was designed to enable us know the effect of Micro Finance towards Poverty alleviation, credit policy of Micro Finance on the very poor. The study was to establish the impact of micro finance towards poverty alleviation and its performance on the very poor, the weaknesses of interest rate, loan size, short and frequent payment schedules, imposed by micro finance to its clients and difficulties encountered by micro finance institutions. The study was conducted in Kampala D...

Quality Services And Business Performance, A Case Study Of Eagle Box Investment Company Ltd Kampala- Uganda

Abstract An appropriate quality services system can determine the survival or failure of a business B. George p. dove (1993) principle of management, john Wiley Andersons (2004) contend that a comprehensive service makes it possible for entrepreneurs to achieve their set objectives that show the current condition of the business and need to cover all aspects of the organization as a whole. It helps to ensure quality service delivery and ensure that the enterprise complies with laws and regula...

The Impact Of Universal Primary Education On The Performance Of Pupils In Selected Primary Schools In Arua District

Since the introduction ofUPE in 1997, it has been faced with a number of problems that impact negatively on the performance of pupils. This has been particularly so due to large emolments, inadequate infrastructure and funding problems and limited benefits enjoyed by the girl child. It was therefore the purpose of this research to find out the impact ofUPE on the performance of pupils in Arua district, Ayivu County in particular. The underlying objectives were to find out the impact of i...

The Role Of Customer Satisfaction And Its Effects On Sales Volume: A Case Study Of Toyota Uganda

ABSTRACT The study was carried to establish the role of customer satisfaction and its effects on sales volume (a case study of Toyota Uganda). it was guided by a number of objectives which were to examine the factors that affect customer satisfaction, to determine ways to improve customer satisfaction, establish factors that determine sales volume, and to establish ways on how to improve sales. The study mainly concentrated on Toyota motor vehicles users. The study focused on Toyota Uganda t...

The Effects Of Dividend Policy On Security Prices (Share Prices) Case Study: Nairobi Stock Exchange

ABSTRACT Studies from other countries in both developing and developed countries economies have shown that there exists a relationship between the dividend policy that firms adopt and share prices. In Kenya, most of the firms listed in the stock exchange pay dividends semi annually . There is no legal requirements for the firms to adopt a specific dividend policy schedule ,however dividend distribution do face legal restriction for instance ,Dividends should not be paid out of capital unless...


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