https://mubsir.mubs.ac.ug//handle/20.500.12282/13 This faculty coordinates and oversees the academic programmes in Economics, and Management Sciences 2022-04-10T22:18:43Z https://mubsir.mubs.ac.ug//handle/20.500.12282/4695 Audit quality, team competence and financial performance of commercial banks in Kampala central division Akangwagye, Johnson The study sought to establish the relationship between audit quality and financial performance of commercial Banks in Kampala Central Division. The study adopted across sectional and correlation quantitative design using 24 commercial Banks in Kampala central 24 commercial banks in Kampala central division that were drawn from a population of 26commercial banks. The sample size was determined using Krejcie and Morgan Tables (1970). The data were tested for reliability and validity, analyzed using SPSS version 21 and results presented based on the study objectives. The correlation coefficient analysis revealed positive and significant relationships between audit quality, team competence and financial performance of commercial Banks which implies that when one variable is improved it leads to improvement of the other. Furthermore, the hierarchical regression analysis indicates that audit quality combined with team competence have a greater predictive potential on the financial performance (Adj R2 of 0.324). However, it was further revealed that audit quality has a more direct effect on the financial performance based on the individual contribution (R Square Change 0.202). Therefore, it’s worth recommending that The management of the commercial banks should ensure that they hire quality audit firms and ensure that employees who work in the internal audits are well qualified and they should do this by tracking their history and also how big they are in dealing with different bigger audits. This will enable the commercial banks to get independent and quality reports about their performance and this will help them to continue correcting their mistakes and improve performance. It should ensure that the employees have the right attitude towards work, this can be done by ensuring that the environment is conducive for business continuity and it enables workers to be promoted. 2022-01-10T00:00:00Z https://mubsir.mubs.ac.ug//handle/20.500.12282/4694 Participatory budgeting, internal controls and service delivery performance in selected public health facilities a case of Wakiso district Ahwera, Stacy, Echongu This study aimed to establish the relationship between participatory budgeting, internal controls and the service delivery performance in selected public health facilities in Uganda. The specific objectives were to establish the relationship between participatory budgeting and service delivery performance in selected public health facilities in Uganda, to examine the relationship between internal controls and service delivery performance in selected public health facilities in Uganda and to examine the contribution of participatory budgeting and internal controls on service delivery performance in selected public health facilities in Uganda. The research adopted a cross-sectional survey design. A self-administered quantitative questionnaire was used to collect data from 59 public health facility staff and 118 community members. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the respondents. Statistical package for social science (SPSS version 23.0) was used to analyze the data. The study findings revealed that there was a positive significant relationship between participatory budgeting and service delivery performance in the selected Public health facilities. It was also found out that there was a negative relationship between internal controls and service delivery performance in the selected public health facilities. Furthermore, using the hierarchical regression model, the study found out that participatory budgeting and internal controls combined contributed 48.2% of the variance in service delivery performance in the selected public health facilities. The study recommends that Participatory budgeting can be improved through engaging citizen’s participation, resource allocation and ensuring transparency. Therefore, government’s effort to improve service delivery in Public Health facilities should focus on engagement of the communities in the budgeting process. 2021-10-26T00:00:00Z https://mubsir.mubs.ac.ug//handle/20.500.12282/4693 Stakeholder engagement, resource mobilisation and success of projects in NGOS within Mukono district Agogong, Elizabeth The study sought to establish the relationship between stakeholder engagement, resource mobilisation and success of projects in NGOs within Mukono district. The study adopted across sectional and correlation quantitative design using a sample size 123 projects in the NGOs in Mukono District using where the manager, the Head of Finance/ Accountant and one project beneficiary were selected as unit of inquiry. The data was tested for reliability and validity, analyzed using SPSS version 23 and results presented based on the study objectives. The correlation coefficient analysis revealed positive and significant relationships between stakeholder engagement and success of projects in NGOs within Mukono district, resource mobilisation and success of projects in NGOs within Mukono district which implies that when one variable is improved it leads to improvement of the other. Furthermore, the multiple regression analysis indicates that stakeholder engagement and resource mobilisation have a greater influence on the success of projects in NGOs (Adj R2 of 0.43.6). The research recommends the management of NGOs in Mukono should ensure that at all levels of project implementation and initiation, stakeholders are fully involved. This is because project success will not be guarantee if stakeholders are ignored and also implies that as long as the stakeholders are not part of the project that means that the project is on different agenda that differs from the original plan of project initiation. There is need to have a strong connection between the managers of the project and funders of the project. This is because without a strong relationship which helps in providing proper accountability of the funds used, there will be no need by the funders to continue injecting money in non-productive projects which would be benefiting only those earning salaries as a result of being employed there. 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z https://mubsir.mubs.ac.ug//handle/20.500.12282/4688 Determinants Of foreign Direct Investment Inflows in Uganda Sempambo, Eric In the progression towards economic growth, countries consider investment as a critical feature in raising productivity levels by boosting technological progress and reducing the unemployment rate. In recent years, the Government of Uganda has enacted policies to entice Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the view of creating more jobs and bolstering the economy. However, the performance of FDI has registered mixed understanding of trends with oscillations rather than a clear growth trajectory. One would then wonder, what could be the determinants of FDI inflows in Uganda. A longitudinal research design comprised of a 29-year time series was used with inflation rate, interest rate, Balance of Payment, GDP percapita and exports serving as the determinates of FDI inflows in Uganda. Several diagnostics tests were conducted. Johansen test for cointegration which revealed that the long run relationship exists amongst the variables. Pearson Correlation technique was used to establish the level of relationship between the macro economic factors and FDI inflows. Vector Error Correction Model was constructed to determine the contribution of these variables to FDI inflows. Results from the study revealed that Inflation, exports, interest rate and GDP percapita determine the FDI inflows in Uganda. Foreign investment is driven by the size of GDP percapita of Uganda, implying that investors target more domestic market. An average of 6% inflation rate is desired by foreign investors in Uganda. And, a high interest rate of Uganda attracts more FDI inflows meaning that investors require a safe and stable business environment. It was also found that balance of payment is statistically insignificantly related to FDI. This means that the relationship could actually be by chance. Government is therefore urged to; i. Devise mechanisms and policies that target improving percapita income of the population. This will increase the market size hence more FDI inflows. ii. Monetary policy should target maintain inflation rate at 6.4%. This is highly required to support foreign investments. iii. Target import substitution and provision of incentives for investors that target export market to attract more export oriented FDI into the economy A Dissertation Submitted To The Directorate Of Research and Graduate Training In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirement For The Award Of Degree Of Master Of Economic Policy And Management Of Makerere University Plan A 2021-12-20T00:00:00Z