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    Internal Control Systems, Inventory Management, and Perceived Organizational Performance: Evidence from Health Care Centers in Arua City.
    (Makerere University Business School, 2025-12-05) Ombili Patrick
    The purpose of the study was to look into how organizational performance, internal control systems, and inventory management relate to healthcare facilities in Arua City. A self-administered questionnaire was used to gather data for the study, which used a cross-sectional research design using a quantitative technique. The sixteen health clinics in Arua city made up the research population. The sample size of 16 healthcare facilities with 368 respondents was determined using the census sample approach. The study employed a linear regression model to determine the predictive power of the independent variables—inventory management and internal control systems—on the dependent variable (organizational performance) and Pearson correlation to determine the relationship between the variables. The SPSS Version 26 was used to analyze the quantitative data. The results of the study indicate a high positive correlation between organizational effectiveness and internal control systems. The findings also showed a strong positive correlation between organizational effectiveness and inventory management. According to the regression's results, internal control and inventory management systems are used by 49.1% of Arua City's medical facilities to forecast organizational performance. The paper states that in order to guarantee that management directives are followed, control measures such as procedures and regulations are required. This guarantees that the appropriate steps are taken to lower risks to the entity's capacity to achieve its goals. Authorizations, approvals, asset security, operational performance evaluations, reconciliations, and duty segregation are examples of control operations. Every policy must be applied carefully, diligently, and consistently. To improve efficiency, the administration of the healthcare facility must update its inventory management system. Pharmacies and retail businesses should deploy web-based technologies, bar-code scanners, and point-of-sale/use scanners to improve inventory management. The paper suggests that management should provide employees with ongoing training to help them become better inventory managers. Because the study's questionnaire was closed-ended, future research must include observation and interview guidance to allow participants to fully express their thoughts. The study's design was cross-sectional; longitudinal research is required for future studies. It is necessary to identify additional elements that affect the organizational performance of healthcare facilities in Arua, Uganda, in addition to inventory management and internal control systems.