Browsing by Author "Nsisi, Christine"

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    Capacity Building and Employees’ Job Performance in Oyam District Local Government
    (Lira University, 2023) Odur, Fred; Nsisi, Christine
    Background: The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between capacity building and employees’ job performance in Oyam District Local Government. Specifically, the study examined the effect of on-job-training, off-the-job training, and the effect of capacity building policy on employee’s job performance. There was no study conducted on capacity building policy on employees’ performance in Oyam District Local capacity building yet the level of service delivery is still poor that prompted the study. Literature was reviewed based on the study objectives. Methods: The study adopted a cross-sectional design which employed both quantitative and qualitative design. Data was collected from a total population of 82 participants using structured questionnaire developed based on five Likert scales, documentary review and an interview guide for key informant interviews. Descriptive statistics inform of percentage, mean, and standard deviation were determined and an inferential statistics using multiple regression were used for analysis. Results: The study found out that the on-the-job trainings had the effect on the employees ‘job performance since it had a regression coefficient of 0.385 and produced an R2 of 0.087 which is equal to 8.7%. On the-job training and the employee performance, the study findings revealed that off the job-training increases the employee job performance by 13.9% basing on the R2 square of 0.139and a standard coefficient of 0. 572.It was also found out that the capacity building policy positively affect the employee job-performance by 3.2% (R2=0.032, coefficient of 0.033). The small regression coefficient insinuates weak correlations between capacity building policy and employee job performance inclusion on the job training, off-the job training and capacity building policy have the positive and significance effect on the employees’ job performance. Therefore, this means capacity building policy does not have a so much influence on employees’ performance. Recommendations: It was therefore recommended that the district needs to put more emphasis on on-the job training since it greatly affects employees’ performance and at the same time carry out on the job-training to ensure that employees’ performance increases. Keywords: Capacity Building, Employees’ Job Performance, Oyam District Local Government
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    Employee Motivation and Job Performance in Local Governments: A Case Study of Otuke District Local Government
    (Lira University, 2021) Odur, Denis Oremo; Nsisi, Christine
    The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of employee motivation on job performance in Local Governments focusing on employee of Otuke District Local government as a case study since employees performance was reported to have reduced between the periods of 2017- 2019. Specifically, the study sought to examine the motivation practices in Otuke District Local Government, to assess the level of job performance in Otuke District Local Government, and determine the extent to which motivation affects job performance in Otuke District Local Government. The target population for the study was 137 employees. The study samples comprised of 102 representatives who are employees of Otuke DLG. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and regression analysis. The result for spearman’s rank correlation analysis revealed that all the constructs of motivation were positively correlated with job performance. The findings of the study revealed a positive significant of Job Security on Job performance in Otuke DLG (Coef. 0.413, p < 0.01). Secondly, the results on the effects of Reward system on Job performance in Otuke DLG further revealed a positive significant effect (Coef. 0.558, p < 0.01). Thirdly, the effect of Leadership relation on Job performance in Otuke DLG was found to be negative and insignificant (Coef. -0.106, p > 0.05). Finally, the results of multiple linear regressions yielded an adjusted R Square value of 0.454, which meant that employee motivation contributes about 45.4% to Job performance in Otuke DLG. Based on the above findings, the study recommends that Otuke DLG should put more efforts on Job security by ensuring that staff are recruited following the right channel, through the right qualification and are confirmed timely in their current positions and reward systems must be very transparent with clear scheme in place for staff promotion, the recognition and remuneration. The study also recommends that Otuke DLG should work ways of improving leadership relations in Otuke DLG for a better performance of employees by the district leaders coming up with plans that aim at improving staff welfare and with practices that promote good leadership relations with employees.
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    The Employee Motivation and Job Performance in Local Governments: A Case Study of Otuke District Local Government.
    (Lira University, 2021) Odur, Denis Oremo; Nsisi, Christine
    Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of employee motivation on job performance in Local Government as a case study since employees’ performance was reported to have reduced between the periods of 2071-2019. Specifically, the study sought to examine the motivation practices on Otuke District Local Government, to assess the level of job performance in Otuke District Local Government and determine the extent to which motivation affects job performance in Otuke District Local Government. The target population for the study was 173 employees. The study sample comprised of 102 representatives who are employees of Otuke District Local Government. Methods: Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and regression analysis. Results: The result for spearman’s rank correlation analysis revealed that all the construct of motivation was positively correlated with the job performance. The findings of the study revealed a positive significant effect of job security on job performance in Otuke DLG. (Coef. 0.413, p<0.01). Secondly, the result on the effect of reward system on job performance in Otuke DLG further revealed a positive significant effect (Coef. 0.558, p<0.01). Thirdly, the effect of leadership relation on job performance in Otuke DLG was found to be negative and insignificant (Coef. -0.106, p<0.05). Finally, the result of multiple liner regressions yielded an adjusted R Square value of 0.454, which meant that employee motivation contributes about 45.4% to job performance in Otuke DLG. Recommendations: Based on the above findings, the study recommends that Otuke DLG should put more effort on the above ensuring that staffs are recruited following the right channel, through the right qualification and are confirmed timely in their current positions and reward systems must be very transparent with clear scheme in place for staff promotion, recognition and remuneration. The study also recommends that Otuke DLG should work ways for improving leadership relations in Otuke DLG for a better performance of employees by the district leaders coming up with plans that aim at improving staff welfare and with practices that promote good leadership relations with the employees. Keywords: Employee Motivation and Job Performance.
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    Leadership Styles and Academic Performance of Pupils in Government Aided Primary Schools in Kwania District
    (Lira university, 2021) Eluk, Denis; Nsisi, Christine; Okello, Tom Richard
    The study established the relationship between leadership styles on academic performance of pupils in government aided primary schools in Kwania District, determining the effect of democratic authoritarian and Laissez-faire leadership styles on academic performance of pupils in government aided primary school in Kwania District. The study employed a cross-sectional design with mixed approach (quantitative and qualitative methods) in the investigation. Key information interview was used to collect qualitative data from key District education officials of Kwania. Data was analyzed inform of descriptive statistics, Peason correlation and robust regression. The result indicated that there is a positive significant relationship between Democratic leadership style and academic performance of pupils in Kwania District evidenced by the P-value (sig=0.00) being less than 0.05 level of significance further contributing 0.488 (48.8%) to academic performance of pupils in Kwania, that there is a moderate positive significant relationship between authoritarian leadership style and performance of pupils in Kwania District evidenced by the p-value (sig.=0.00) being less than 0.05 level of significance, contributing 0.378 (37.8%) to performance of pupils in Kwania while there is a negative relationship between Laissez-faire leadership and performance of pupil in Kwania evidenced by the p-value (sig. = 0.214), it contributes -0.069 (-6.9%)to performance of pupils in Kwania. Recommendations arising from the study are that head teachers of school need to be encouraged to adopt a combination of leadership styles for an improved academic performance to be realized. Strict enforcement of District policies to ensure the headteachers remain at school
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    Loan Management and Profitability of the BRAC Branches in Lango Sub-region
    (Lira University, 2023) Ayo, Nancy; Nsisi, Christine
    Background: The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of loan management on the profitability of BRAC Uganda bank branches in Lango sub-region as a case study due to the decline in profitability. Specifically, the study looked at the effect of loan appraisal, loan terms and monitoring on profitability. Methods: In order to carry out the study, the study was designed to cross-sectional survey manner where qualitative as well as quantitative data were collected from primary resources. The population of the study was 70and using perspective and census sampling techniques, all the 70 staff were selected as the despondent for the study due to the small number of the employees in the organization. The techniques used were purposive and census. The questionnaire was used to collect data from satellite manager, tellers, credit officers, customer service advisor and service staff through drop and pick while interview guide was employed to collect data from the branch manager, credit supervisor and branch operation managers. The collected data was summarized and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The research was analyzed descriptive regression analysis using SPSS version 20.0 data analysis software. Results: The study found that loan appraisal is positively correlated with profitability of commercial banks in Uganda focusing on branches of BRAC Bank Uganda Limited in Lango sub region. Regression analysis revealed that loan appraisal positively affects profitability, loan terms positively affects profitability and lastly, the findings also indicates that loan monitoring significantly affects profitability of commercial Banks in Uganda. Conclusions: Thus, the researcher recommended that all loan should be properly appraised, loan officers should always discuss the loan terms with the clients and lastly all the loans given out properly monitored. Keywords: Loan Management, Profitability, BRAC Branches
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    Management Styles and Employee Performance Among Small and Medium Enterprise in Lira City, Uganda: A Case Study of Ngetta Tropical Holdings LTD
    (Lira University, 2021) Apio, Brenda Caroline; Nsisi, Christine
    This study sought to establish the management styles and employee Performance at Ngetta Tropical Holdings in Lira City. The study was guided by three objectives namely: to identify the management style employed by managers at Ngetta Tropical Holdings to assess the level of employee performance of employees at Ngetta Tropical Holdings, to determine the relationship between Management style and employee performance of employees at Ngetta Tropical Holdings. Literature was reviewed in line with the specific objectives. The study used a cross sectional descriptive survey design which employed a quantitative approach. The study targeted a population of approximately 150 employees with a sample size of 108 (Morgan and Krejcie, 1970), simple random sampling was used on 104 employees and purposive sampling was used(managers). Data was collected using a closed ended 5-point likert scale questionnaire on both managers and employees. The validity of the instrument was tested using content validity and validity index of 0.8 was obtained and reliability of the instrument was found to be 0.71 reliable. Data was analyzed descriptively for objective one and two and Pearson correlation was used to determine the relationship that exists between the variables. Response rate of the respondents was found to be 100%, The Demographic characteristics of the respondents reviled there were more female (50.9%) than males, with the highest percentage being youth (36.1%) aged between 25-35, majority of the respondents were diploma holders (31.5%) though other level were represented. Of the respondents the greatest number were casual employees (60.2%) and most of the respondents had working experience of 5-10 years (42.6%). All styles were employed but with varying percentages: Autocratic management style (mean3.31), Democratic (mean 3.29) and Liasefaire (3.14). While performance was slightly high; time management (mean 3.84), productivity (mean 3.32), Efficiency (mean 3.42), and correlation (r=0.042) The finding revealed that the most employed management style was Autocratic, though Democratic style was also used besides, however Liaise faire was used at a minimum level. The level of employee performance was revealed to be high. There was also a strong positive relationship between the variables. It was recommended that managers employ the various styles accordingly in order to enhance employee performance
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    Reward practices and teachers’ performance: a case of government –aided primary schools in Lira City
    (Lira University, 2023) Akello, Manuela; Nsisi, Christine
    Background: This study assessed the effect of reward practices on teachers’ job performance of the teachers in these schools. The study objectives were to establish the effect which extrinsic rewards, intrinsic rewards and government policies on teachers’ performance in government-aided primary school teachers in the Lira City. The study was guided by Herzberg’s motivational theory (1959). Methods: The study utilized a description cross-sectional design using quantitative and qualitative methods. The study sampled a total population of 370 from 19 schools and a sample size of 188 was selected using proportionate random and purposive sampling. Data was collected using interviews and self-administered structured questionnaires. In-depth interview was used to collect data from the head teachers of each school. Questionnaires were used to collect data from teachers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including the mean and standard deviation. Regression models were used to ascertain the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable. Findings: The findings of descriptive analysis on the study construct indicated that all the constructs indicated above-average performance. It implies that the respondents agreed that extrinsic and intrinsic rewards and government policy helped improve teachers’ performance in government-aided primary schools in the Lira City. The result of regression analysis indicated that extrinsic reward (β of 0.245, p<0.01), intrinsic reward (β of 0.311, p<0.01) and government policy (β of 0.445, p<0.01) significantly affected teachers’ performance in government-aided primary schools in the Lira City. Conclusions: The study concluded that; rewards like incentives, salaries and recognition help improve teachers’ performance. The study also concludes that favorable government policy that supports reward practices helps to motivate teachers. Recommendations: Therefore, the study recommended that schools’ management convince parents to contribute to teachers’ incentives and hardworking teachers should be recognized. Keywords: Reward practices, Teachers’ performance, Government-aided primary schools, and Lira City.
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    Strategic Management Processes and Financial Performance of Agro Processing SMEs In Lira
    (Lira University, 2022) Akidi, Shalom Okucu; Akello, Judith Abal; Nsisi, Christine
    Background: This study sought to establish the contribution of strategic management processes on financial performance of Agro processing firm in Lira City. Specially, the study focused on establishing the effect of strategic formulation on the financial performance of agro processing firms in Lira City, assessing the effect of implementation on the financial performance of agro processing firm in Lira City and examining the effect of evaluation on the financial performance of agro processing firm in Lira City. Methods: The study targeted all agro processing SMEs in Lira City approximately 620 in number and it focused on the key stakeholders; the general manager, the accountant and the production manager of which 234 owners and managers were sampled using simple random sampling from the construction firms. The study employed multiple regression analysis to analyse contribution of strategic management processes on financial performance of agro processing firm in Lia City. Finding: The finding of the study revealed that evaluation and control (p<0.001, β=0.369), and strategic implementation (p<0.001, β=0.428) are significant predicators of SME Financial performance. However, jointly evaluation and control, strategic implementation and strategic formulation explain 37.8% variation of all the possible factors that are likely to account for SME Financial performance in Lira City (Adjusted R2 =0.378). Recommendations: The study recommends that the management of all SMEs to ensure that their organizations adopt strategic management process by carrying out accurate situation analysis, involvement of all level employees in strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. Keywords: Strategic Management, Processes, Financial Performance, and Agro Processing SMEs
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    Strategic Management Processes and Performance of Agro Processing of Small and Medium-Term Enterprises in Uganda
    (European Journal of Business and Management, 2023) Akidi, Shalom Okucu; Akello, Judith Abal; Nsisi, Christine
    This study sought to establish the contribution of strategic management practices on performance of Agro processing firms in Lira City. Specifically, the study focused on establishing the effect of strategic formulation on the performance of Agro processing firms in Lira City, assessing the effect of implementation on the performance of Agro processing firms in Lira City and examining the effect of evaluation on the performance of Agro processing firms in Lira City. The study targeted all Agro processing SMEs in Lira City approximately 620 in number and it focused on the key stakeholders; the general manager, the accountant and the production manager of which 234 owners and managers were sampled using simple random sampling from the construction firms. The study employed multiple regression analysis to analyze contribution of strategic management practices on performance of Agro processing firms in Lira City. The finding of the study revealed that that evaluation and control (p<0.001, β₌0.369), and strategic implementation (p<0.001, β₌0.428) are significant predictors of SME performance. However, jointly evaluation and control, strategic implementation and strategic formulation explain 37.8% variation of all the possible factors that are likely to account for SME performance in Lira City (Adjusted R2= 0.378). The study recommends that the management of all SMEs to ensure that their organizations adopt strategic management process by carrying out accurate situation analysis, involvement of all level employees in strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. Keywords:Strategic planning, Innovation, Networking opportunities, Youth-owned enterprises, Growth, Market competitiveness