Staffing Situation and Organisation Performance: In Das Handling Ltd, Entebbe, Uganda

ABSTRACT This study looked at the staffing situation and organization performance in Das Handling Ltd, Entebbe, Uganda. The study also looked at the different aspects of staffing situation and organization performance. The objectives of the study were to determine the demographic characteristics of the respondents: to establish staffing practices of Das handling Ltd, examine the effects of staffing in relation to organisation performance in Das handling Ltd and to assess the relationships between the staffing and organisation performance in Das handling Ltd. The research study was conducted using a cross-sectional descriptive survey as well as both quantitative and qualitative design method. The sample size of the study population of 162 was derived from a study population of 278, using the table of RV Lawrence and D. Morgan, 1970. Purposive and random sampling procedure was used to sample the size of respondents. The findings of the study revealed that the higher the quality of staffing in Das handling ltd, leads to better performance. This implies that Das handling ltd should always concentrate on staff related matters if the performance of the organisation is to improve. The study findings based on staffing practices of Das handling Ltd which were; Das handling Ltd provides me with adequate lighting facilities, Das handling Ltd provides me with adequate telephone and Das handling Ltd provides me with enough space to meet ~nd attend to the clients. The response of the respondents was ranged in hierarchy of highly, moderate, and low as stipulated in the findings and discussions. The study concluded that when an organization is able to determine the staffing ratio Lhat results in achievement of best practices, it can provide better services and products. That, in turn, results in a better organization reputation and increased competitiveness and revenue generation. The study recommends that, Das handling ltd should openly discuss the goals and process of staffing with each staff member to ensure mutual benefit from the staff and We administration. And also the administration in Das handling ltd should show concern ~nd interest in staff member1s personal concerns. This helps the organisation to set its staff member. VII TABLE O