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    Contractual Completeness, Trust and Perceived Project Performance in Construction Projects in Wakiso District Uganda.
    (2024) Namakula, Christine
    The Assessment report (2020), on Wakiso district local government performance assessment for FY2017/2018 revealed that over 70% of construction projects in the district were performing poorly as a result of stakeholders in the projects failing to execute their responsibilities and duties as per the contract. Despite the vast literature on project performance in construction projects, scanty studies have been conducted within the context of the Wakiso district. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between contractual completeness, trust, and project performance in Wakiso district, Uganda. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design which allowed for the collection of quantitative data using a self-administered questionnaire. The study population consisted of 284 officials from the Wakiso district local government and contractors. Krejcie & Morgan's (1970) sample distribution table was used to determine the sample size of 242 officials. The study used Pearson correlation to establish the association between variables and the linear regression model to establish the predictive power of the independent variables (contractual completeness and trust) on the dependent variable (perceived project performance). The quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS Version 25. The findings of the correlation analysis showed a significant moderate positive relationship between contractual completeness and perceived project performance. It also indicated a significant moderate positive relationship between trust and perceived project performance implying that the level of contractual completeness and trust is associated directly with perceived project performance. The regression analysis showed that contractual completeness predicts perceived project performance by 19.4% while trust predicts performance by 40.7%. The study concluded that trust with its constructs significantly and positively contributes to the perceived project performance of the construction projects in Wakiso district. The researcher recommends that the district authorities should monitor the procedures involved in awarding construction projects to all contractors. Government agencies should not delay contract approvals to contractors as this will affect the execution of the construction contracts. The government agencies should establish enforcement mechanisms to prevent violation of contracts by stakeholders involved in construction projects in the Wakiso district. Government agencies should ensure that there are no delays in project fund release as it affects the effective execution of contracts at the district. There is a need to determine the other predictors of perceived project performance since contractual completeness and trust only predicted 31.4% of the variance in perceived project performance of construction projects. This research investigated the influence of contractual completeness and trust on perceived project performance, future research can examine the effect of contractual completeness and trust on perceived project performance using mediating variables.
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    Stakeholder Inclusiveness, Risk Management and the Performance of Youth Skills Development Projects.
    (2024) Batwale, Christian
    The study examined the relationship between stakeholder inclusiveness and project performance within Kampala District. under four objectives; to examine the Relationship between Stakeholder Inclusiveness and performance youth skills development projects; to examine the Relationship between Stakeholder Inclusiveness and Risk Management; to examine the Relationship between Risk Management and performance of youth skills development projects as well as to examine the mediating role of Risk Management on the relationship between Stakeholder Inclusiveness and Project performance. Guided by a cross – sectional design on a sample of 320 participants, the study collected data using survey questionnaires. Data was processed in SPSS and analysed using means, standard deviations, correlations and regression models. Results indicated that stakeholder inclusiveness through collaboration dialogue and consultation positively associated with project performance and stakeholder inclusiveness positively predicts project performance. Results further indicate that risk management is a significant mediator of the relationship between stakeholder inclusiveness and project performance. Based on the findings, the researcher concludes that stakeholder inclusiveness is a positive and significant predictor of project performance while risk management mediates the relationship between the two variables. The researcher therefore recommends that recommends proper definition of project objectives. This is achieved through ensuring clarity in project objectives which helps stakeholders understand what the project aims to achieve. This will enhance inclusiveness and ensure everyone is aligned towards common goals. There is a need to identify and map stakeholders. The study suggests that project managers should identify all stakeholders, including direct and indirect beneficiaries, and partners. The essence is that a comprehensive stakeholder map shall help in understanding their interests, expectations, and potential contributions, fostering inclusiveness. It shall also help in creating tailored communication and engagement strategies.
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    Budgeting Practices, Public Value and Service Delivery of Town Councils in Uganda.
    (2024) Komakech, Godfrey Adyanga
    This study aimed to investigate the relationship between budgeting practices, public value, and service delivery of town councils in Uganda. The specific objectives were to establish the relationship between budgeting practices and service delivery of town councils in Uganda, examine the relationship between public value and service delivery of town councils in Uganda, and establish the joint influence of budgeting practices and public value on service delivery of town councils in Uganda. The study was anchored on systems theory to explain the hypothesized relationship between the study variables. The research adopted a cross-sectional survey design, which is quantitative. The sample size of 43 town councils was drawn from a population of 48 town councils in the Busoga region using Slovin’s formular for sample size determination. The researcher selected the sample using a simple random sampling technique and entered the data in SPSS version 23 for analysis. The researcher verified the data's validity and reliability using the content validity index and the Cronbach alpha coefficient. The researcher used the mean and standard deviation to analyze the data for descriptive purposes. The data was also tested for correlation to establish the association between the study variables. In regards to inferential statistics, the data was analysed for regression to establish the influence of budgeting practices and public value on service delivery. The study findings demonstrated a significant correlation between budgeting practices, public value, and service delivery. The regression results revealed that budgeting practices have a significant relationship with service delivery. The study also revealed that public value has a significant relationship with service delivery. The study findings further revealed a significant joint effect of budgeting practices and public value on service delivery. The study recommends that budgeting practices should prioritise citizens’ participation, and this can play a significant role in building trust and legitimacy among the general public, ultimately leading to effective service delivery. As a result, the government's effort to improve service delivery in town councils should focus on the community's involvement in budgeting practices.
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    Managers' International Orientation, Firm Resources and Export Readiness in the Floriculture Industry in Uganda.
    (2024) Twesigye, Wycliffe
    This study examined the relationship between manager’s international orientation, firm resources, and export readiness of selected floriculture firms in Uganda. Specifically, the study aimed to establish the relationship between manager’s international orientation and export readiness, firm resources and export readiness, manager’s international orientation and firm resources as well as establishing the mediating effect of firm resources in the relationship between manager’s international orientation and export readiness in selected floriculture firms in Uganda. The study employed a cross-sectional research design with quantitative methods to capture the relationship between each of the variables. A total of 65 officials from selected floriculture firms were targeted and 57 of these were sampled. Descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, and mediation analyses were employed in the analysis. The correlation coefficient analysis revealed positive and significant relationships between manager’s international orientation (r=.675, p<.01), firm resources (r=.600, p<.01,) and export readiness which imply that both variables are very significant in improving the level of export readiness in selected floriculture firms in Uganda. When controlling for firm resources, the direct effect of the manager’s international orientation on export readiness reduced from Beta=.505 to Beta=.376 which remains significant. This is an indication that the relationship between manager’s international orientation and export readiness is partially mediated by firm resources. The results were supported by previous studies, that is; there was a significant positive relationship between all pairs of the study variables. However, the relationship was stronger between firm resources and export readiness. The study recommends that it is important that the selected floriculture firms invest in obtaining adequate resources including raw materials, human capital and information technology. This is because the study established that there isa marginal lack among the firms studied. Regarding managers’ international orientation and export readiness of selected floriculture firms in Uganda, there is a need to invest more in promoting awareness of international opportunities and foreign cultural awareness as this will render firms and managers more able to perform. This is because it is established that there is adequate unawareness of them. Further, there is a need to ensure that managers obtain the required awareness or knowledge of international opportunities available and foreign cultural practices so that the level of export readiness improves.
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    Stakeholder Involvement, Resource Mobilisation on Sustainability among Legal Aid Service Providers in Kampala Capital City Authority.
    (2024) Okelowange, Jane
    The study was carried out to examine the relationship between stakeholder involvements, resource mobilization and sustainability among legal aid service providers (LASP) in Kampala Capital City Authority. The study was conducted basing on three objectives namely to; assess the relationship between stake holder involvement and sustainability among LASP, assess the relationship between resource mobilization and sustainability among LASP and the combined effect of stakeholder involvement and resource mobilization on sustainability among LASP. According to the Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET) (2020), there are 53 Non state legal aid service providers in Kampala Capital City Authority. Four individuals in each selected entity were interviewed to get a total sample of 155 respondents. The focus of the investigation and research were legal aid service proprietors, project managers, legal officers and finance officers who are knowledgeable in projects activities in these entities in Kampala Capital City Authority. A questionnaire was used to gather quantitative data, and the tool's content validity was examined. Data was entered into SPSS, cleaned and assessed for reliability and validity. The study objectives formed the basis for the results that were reported. Findings revealed positive and significant association between stakeholder involvements on sustainability among LASP, if managers are transparent and involve primary stakeholders the projects will be sustainable. The results of the study findings also indicated a positive and significant association between resource mobilization and sustainability of LASP in Kampala Capital City Authority, if managers know the sources of funds to help support them they will gain economic viability. There also exists a significant and positive combined effect of stakeholder involvement, resource mobilization on sustainability among legal aid service providers. Thus, providing evidence in support of the findings of previous studies. This study recommends stakeholders must he involved in the initial stages of project initiation and implementation and that LASP should diversify theirs funding base by exploring other sources of finances. The study further recommends the need to foster collaborative relationships with other organizations, such as the government, legal aid service provider’s networks, nonprofit service providers, CBOs donors, and the law firms to create a more sustainable network of support and also share resources.