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    Audit quality, team competence and financial performance of commercial banks in Kampala central division
    (Makerere University Business School, 2022-01-10) 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.
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    Participatory budgeting, internal controls and service delivery performance in selected public health facilities a case of Wakiso district
    (Makerere University Business School, 2021-10-26) 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.
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    Determinants Of foreign Direct Investment Inflows in Uganda
    (Makerere University Business School, 2021-12-20) 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
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    Credit terms, Credit Accessibility and Sustainability of SMES in Uganda: Acase study of SMES in Nakawa division Kampala.
    (Makerere University Business School, 2018-08-07) Muhire, Francis
    The study was carried out with the purpose of establishing the relationship between Credit terms, Credit accessibility and Sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises in Uganda. The study was guided by the following objectives to examine; the relationship between credit terms and sustainability of SMEs, the relationship between credit accessibility and sustainability of SMEs, and the combined effect of credit terms and credit accessibility on the sustainability of SMEs in Nakawa Division. The study was based on a cross sectional research design and quantitative research approach out of 743 registered SMEs in Nakawa Division and, a sample of 248 SMEs was drawn. Primary data was collected using questionnaires. Data from the field was compiled, sorted, edited for analysis using SPSS. The results indicated a significant positive relationships between credit terms and sustainability, credit accessibility and sustainability and, a combination of credit terms and credit accessibility and sustainability of SMEs within Nakawa Division. Based on the findings, the study recommended that financial Institutions need to relax credit terms which will increase credit accessibility that also automatically lead to sustainability, SMEs should ensure mechanisms that can boost their credit accessibility and the government should put in place policies that ensures easy access to credit by SMEs and should further increase funding and come up with more entrepreneurship oriented programs such as capital ventures which well maximized guarantee sustainability of SMEs.