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  • Conference Proceedings, Workshops ,Technical and Working Papers
  • Faculty of Business Administration (FOBA)
    This Community hosts scholarly and institutional research outputs from the Faculty of Business Administration at Makerere University Business School. It promotes open access, research visibility, and long-term preservation in accordance with the MUBS Institutional Repository Policy.
  • Faculty of Commerce
    This Community contains scholarly and institutional outputs from the Faculty of Commerce, including: Postgraduate theses and dissertations, Peer-reviewed journal articles, Conference papers and proceedings, Policy briefs and technical reports, Research datasets and digital archives, Books and book chapters, Working papers and preprints, Institutional publications and faculty reports All submissions comply with the MUBS Institutional Repository Policy (2025), including metadata standards (Dublin Core), licensing requirements, embargo provisions, and digital preservation protocols.
  • Faculty of Computing and Informatics.
    This community contains scholarly research outputs from the Faculty of Computing and Informatics, including: Postgraduate dissertations and theses, Faculty research publications, Conference papers and proceedings, technical reports, Working papers, Research datasets (where applicable) Teaching and learning materials approved for repository inclusion All materials are deposited in accordance with the MUBS Institutional Repository Policy and are subject to quality review and metadata standards as prescribed by the Library and Repository Administration.
  • Faculty of Economics, Energy and Management Sciences. (FEEMS)
    This community contains theses, dissertations, journal articles, research papers, policy briefs, datasets, and other scholarly outputs related to economics, energy, and management sciences produced at MUBS. It supports open access, research visibility, and compliance with institutional and global scholarly communication standards.

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Equity Financing and Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) In Mbale City, Uganda.
(Makerere University Business School, 2025-11-28) Ali Hassan
The focus of the study was to examine the relationship between equity financing and the financial performance of SMEs in Mbale City, Uganda. The study objectives were to examine the relationships between retained earnings and financial performance, crowdfunding and financial performance, and self-funding and financial performance. A cross-sectional quantitative design was adopted in the study. A sample size of 175 out of the total population of 323 SMEs was selected, but only 142 SMEs responded. Cronbach's Alpha coefficient was used to establish the reliability and content validity index to compute validity. Data were analyzed using SPSS software with a focus on descriptive statistics, factor analysis, Pearson correlation, and regression analyses. The Pearson correlation coefficients showed a strongly positive and statistically significant relationship between retained earnings and financial performance; a negative and insignificant relationship between crowdfunding and financial performance; and a weak and slightly significant relationship between self-funding and financial performance. Further, the hierarchical regression analysis results indicated that only retained earnings immensely contribute to the variance in financial performance, but crowdfunding is not a significant predictor of financial performance, while self-funding slightly does so. Altogether, they accounted for 48.4% of the variance in financial performance. It was therefore concluded that equity financing slightly results in improvement in the financial performance of SMEs, with retained earnings being so influential. Recommendations were suggested including: need to encourage and sensitize SMEs about the benefits of using retained earnings to finance their operations; need by the government alongside other development partners to continuously develop specific mechanisms that facilitate SMEs growth like tax relief or exemption and other incentives; need by SMEs or owner managers to dedicate their efforts towards other activities and areas of opportunities rather than wasting time to mobilize funds from the crowds to finance the business; need by the SMEs to embrace self-funding since it is considered by the management as the best source capital; and finally, SMEs need to concentrate their efforts on equity financing as the best option to finance their operations as compared to other sources which attracts unnecessary costs and risks that hinder business growth. Areas for further study were suggested, including consideration of SMEs in other places within the region and the country at large, investigating other forms of equity financing against financial performance, and the use of a mixed approach to generate data.
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Individual Learning, Knowledge Sharing and Innovative Behavior of Employees in Small Businesses, In Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University Business School, 2023-03-01) Akwii Lucy Grace
This study was conducted to establish the relationship between; knowledge sharing and innovative behaviour among employees, individual learning and innovative behaviour and the combined effect of knowledge sharing and individual learning on innovative behavior among employees of welding small businesses in Nakawa division, Kampala. As such, a cross- sectional, correlational and analytical research design was adopted. A sample of 186 welding small businesses was used in the study. The unit of inquiry were the employees of welding small businesses. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 23 and results were presented based on the study objectives. The research findings revealed that knowledge sharing and individual learning are significant predictors of innovative behaviour among employees in small businesses (r=.641**, p≤.01; r=.723**, p≤.01) respectively. The study also revealed that the combined effect of knowledge sharing and individual learning is 56.6% of the variations in innovative behaviour of employees in small businesses. As such, small business owner-managers should provide learning and knowledge sharing opportunities to their employees such as visiting other organizations in the industry, internship, mentorship and learning on the job. This will result into development of new or significantly improved products and services that satisfy the ever changing customer needs.
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Management Practices, Managerial Competencies, and Project Success: A Case of Construction Projects in the Diocese of Kampala.
(Makerere University Business School, 2023-09-10) Akwech Chrysostom
Construction projects in the Church of Uganda are experiencing widespread delays in terms of timely delivery, on-budget delivery, and attainment of project goals. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between management practices, managerial competencies, and project success of construction projects in the Diocese of Kampala. The study followed a cross-sectional quantitative research design. The study took a census of 32 construction projects in the Diocese of Kampala. The unit of analysis was the church construction projects, while the unit of inquiry was the church leader. Primary data were collected from 160 respondents using a self-administered questionnaire that was ranked on a 5-point Likert scale. The researcher used Statistical Packages for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 20 for data analysis. Findings from correlation analysis showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between management practices and project success. Results also indicate that there was a positive and significant relationship between management practices, managerial competencies, and project success. Also, management practices and managerial competencies combined predict up to 53.8% of project success. The study recommends that managers of the construction project should have proper project structures, improve interpersonal relationships, and carry out continuous training to enhance project success. The limitation of this study was that it concentrated only on the church projects of the Church of Uganda in the diocese of Kampala, so it cannot be generalized. The study proposes that future studies should focus on the influence of funding and environmental factors influencing project success. Also, future studies should take mixed methods to understand project success deeply. Finally, further studies should be carried out using a longitudinal design to get an elaborated picture of church construction projects over time.
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Managerial Competencies, Internal Control Systems and Perceived Budget Performance of Oxfam Partners in Uganda.
(Makerere University Business School, 2023-11-23) Akure Joyce
The study investigated and sought to establish the relationship between managerial competence, internal control systems, and perceived budget performance of OXFAM partners in Uganda. Internal controls were looked at from the perspective of compliance with regulations, risk assessment and monitoring and evaluation as indicators whereas managerial competences focused on leadership skills, financial management and professional competence and perceived budget performance looked at revenue performance, expense performance, budget accuracy and cash flow management. The study employed the methodology utilizing a descriptive and analytical research design. The 4 partners were all considered with a Simple random Sampling. The findings revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between managerial competence, internal control systems, and perceived budget performance. From these findings, the study recommended that OXFAM Partner organizations to prioritize the development of leadership, financial acumen, and professional proficiency skills among their management teams and Organizations should adopt a comprehensive approach to internal controls that encompasses compliance with regulations, effective risk management, and thorough monitoring and evaluation procedures.
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Customer Attitudes, Perceived Security and Electronic Banking Adoption among Graduate Students at Makerere University Business School.
(Makerere University Business School, 2025-06-06) Akullu Gloria
This dissertation examined the factors influencing electronic banking adoption among graduate students at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), with a particular focus on the relationships between customer attitudes, perceived security, and the combined impact of these factors on electronic banking usage. The study employed a quantitative methodology, using structured questionnaires to collect data from a diverse sample of graduate students. The data was analyzed using statistical techniques, including correlation and regression analysis, to quantify the relationships between the variables. The analysis revealed significant variations in attitudes toward electronic banking. Adopters of electronic banking rated convenience, efficiency, and ease of use highly, while non-adopters expressed concerns related to security and showed a preference for traditional banking methods. The results highlighted that positive customer attitudes, particularly perceptions of ease of use and service availability—were strongly associated with higher levels of electronic banking adoption. However, perceived security emerged as a critical factor, with both adopters and non-adopters emphasizing the importance of robust security measures. Non-adopters cited fears of fraud and data breaches as significant barriers to adoption. The study concluded that the relationship between customer attitudes and perceived security was a significant predictor of electronic banking adoption. Enhancing security features and educating users about secure banking practices were identified as key strategies to mitigate fears and build greater trust in electronic banking services. Addressing trust issues through transparent communication and user education was also found to be essential for increasing acceptance and usage of electronic banking among graduate students. Based on the findings, the dissertation recommended that banks focus on improving security protocols and user interfaces, while promoting awareness of the safety and benefits of electronic banking. Future research areas were suggested, including the examination of the impact of technological advancements on electronic banking adoption and the exploration of strategies to build trust among potential users.