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- ItemAn examination of project scope creep management in ministry of water and environment headquarters construction project.(Makerere University Business School Institutional Repository, 2018-11-16) Katalihwa Ann MarungaIn the construction sector, high rates for occurrence of scope creep encountered by construction projects have been an issue of concern from policy makers and academic scholars alike. Global statistics indicate that by the time most projects are completed, the actual cost exceeds the original contract price by about 40% or more. Ugandan construction projects have not been spared either with cases of scope creep occurrence are wide spread especially among public construction projects. This study therefore sought to examine scope creep management within the Ministry of Water and Environment Headquarters’ construction project. Specifically, the study intended to analyze causes of scope creep, examine the features of scope creep and suggest ways to manage scope creep in the Ministry of Water and Environment. The study applied a cross sectional research design with a sample size of 127 respondents and quantitative research approach was employed. Descriptive statistics using mean and standard deviation techniques were obtained with the help of SPSS (v20). Validity and reliability of the data collection instrument were both tested using content validity index and Cronbach’s α coefficient ensuring that all variables had α coefficients of 0.70 or more. In addition, expert judgment was obtained and statements that were not clear were modified to minimize ambiguity and inconsistencies.
- ItemFirm Capabilities, Social Media Marketing, and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)(Makerere University Business School, 2023) Iradukunda, BeckyThe purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between firm capabilities, social media marketing and performance of SMEs in Kampala. This study was based on these objectives: to examine the relationship between firm capabilities and the performance of SMEs in Kampala, to examine the relationship between social media marketing and the performance of SMEs in Kampala and to examine the mutual relationship between firm capabilities, social media marketing, and performance of SMEs in Kampala. The research specifically used a cross-sectional design, to gather quantitative data. The study involved surveying 205 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Makindye division, with a high response rate of 98% (200 out of 205 respondents). The collected data underwent reliability testing and analysis using SPSS v23, and the results were then presented in accordance with the study objectives. The analysis revealed a significant and positive correlation between Firm Capabilities and Firm Performance, as supported by a correlation value of r=.847 (p<.01). This suggested that enhancing Firm Capabilities, such as development and operations capability, as well as management and transaction capability, is associated with an improvement in Firm Performance. Consequently, the study suggested that businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), should take into account social media marketing tools and firm capability strategies to enhance their companies‟ performance. Additionally, future research should be conducted to examine other factors that may predict SME performance in Kampala.
- ItemMapping and auditing indigenous knowledge capacity in Uganda(ProLISSA, ) Ikoja-Odongo, J. Robert