Browsing by Author "Akakikunda, Teddy"

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    Corporate Governance and Financial Performance in the Manufacturing Sector: A case of Uganda Clays Limited, Kajjansi Branch
    (Corporate Governance, 2022) Nduhura, Twesigye; Nansamba, Ritah; Akakikunda, Teddy; Masembe, Muhammad
    The study sought to examine the effect of corporate governance on financial performance in the manufacturing sector, a case of Uganda Clays limited. The study objectives were; to examine the effect of corporate planning on financial performance in the manufacturing sectors, to determine the effect of corporate staff control on financial performance in the manufacturing sectors and to find the effect of corporate accountability on financial performance in the manufacturing sectors. The study was guided by theAgency Theory by Alchian and Demsetz (1972) and Business Ethic Theory by Haslinda and Benedict (2009). The research employed a cross-sectional survey design by adopting both qualitative and quantitative approaches. A sample of 76 from a population of 98 was considered for data collection using both primary and secondary data sources. From the study findings, the study showed that corporate accountability has beta values of 0.602 and significance of 0.001. This shows that in this study, corporate accountability has a high positive and significant effect on financial performance at 60.2% at the level of significance 0.001. Also, findings from table 4.19 above study showed that corporate staff control has beta values of 0.364 and significance of 0.065. This shows that in this study, corporate accountability has a second contribution with a positive and insignificant effect on financial performance at 36.4% at the level of significance 0.065. Furthermore, findings from table 4.19 above study showed that corporate planning has beta values of -0.126 and significance of 0.434. This shows that in this study, corporate planning has the least contribution with a negative and insignificant effect on financial performance at -12.6% at the level of significance 0.434. The study recommended that the corporate board of UCL need put more emphasis on ownership and responsibility for corporate planning process especially at corporate strategy level. It can be recommended that UCL’s board makes corporate planning as one of their key deliverable outputs in the board’s terms of reference so that its performance can be measured against this task at the end of every year. It can also be recommended that each board, during its term in office be trained on how to handle corporate planning for the cooperative society.
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    Examining the effect of Electronic Banking on the Performance of Financial Institutions in Uganda. The Case of Stanbic Bank Kabale
    (International Journal of Academic and Applied Research, 2022) Akankwasa, Alex; Akakikunda, Teddy; Murezi, Caroline Matsiko; Akatwijuka, Ivan Habasa; Turyomurugyendo, Peace
    The goal of the research study was to determine how the performance of financial institutions in Uganda was impacted by electronic banking. The case study used was Stanbic Bank's Kabale Branch in the Kabale District. Finding out the factors affecting electronic banking in financial institutions in Uganda, evaluating ways to improve electronic banking among financial institutions, and determining the effect of electronic banking on the performance of financial institutions in Uganda served as the goals for the research study. During the data collection phase of the study, questionnaire and interview guide methods were used. The entire research process or exercise was conducted using a descriptive research design, and both qualitative and quantitative methodologies were used for data collecting and analysis. The study surveyed 50 participants, including the manager, accountant, credit officer, supervisor, loans officer, banking officer, support personnel, and other bank customers at the Stanbic Bank Kabale Branch. According to the research's findings , there is a strong correlation between electronic banking and the performance of financial institutions at the Stanbic Bank Kabale Branch. In today's financial institutions, electronic banking is the way to go because it increases client happiness, which is essential to raising performance levels. The study went on to say that there is still much work to be done in order to address issues relating to minimizing operating costs, maintaining high levels of liquidity, ensuring capital adequacy, and maintaining borrowing levels among customers while emphasizing customer satisfaction and taking into account the bank's overall mission.
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    Health Care Financing and Health Service Delivery in Public Hospitals during Covid-19 Lock down: A Case of Lyantonde Hospital
    (Health Care, 2022) Nduhura, Twesigye; Nansamba, Ritah; Akakikunda, Teddy; Masembe, Muhammad
    The study examined the effect of health financing on health service delivery in public hospitals, a case of Lyantonde Hospital study the above general objective, the following specific objectives were adopted; to determine the effect of government financing on health service delivery in public hospitals; to examine the effect of donor financing on health service delivery in public hospitals; to find out the effect of out-of-pocket financing on health service delivery in public hospitals.The study employed a correlation design to establish the underlying effect/relationship among study variables and a case study design to obtain information, and opinions from a large group of people in order to describe some characteristics of a phenomenon. Both qualitative and quantitative methods will be used in order to reduce bias. Quantitative approaches were adopted when sampling, collecting data, Controlling data quality and in analysing data. Qualitative approach will be helpful in interpreting people’s thoughts, opinions and perceptions about Health sector financing and health service delivery. The qualitative data gave a narrative and descriptive information that will explain and give deeper understanding and insight into a problem .The study used both primary data sources and secondary data sources to enable the researcher meet the study objectives. Qualitative data was obtained from open ended questionnaires and by conducting interviews with other respondents to provide additional information to study problem. Quantitative data dealt with numbers and anything that was measurable in a systematic way of investigation of phenomena and their relationships. It answered questions on relationships within measurable variables with an intention to explain, predict and control phenomena
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    Product Planning and Development on the output of Small scale and Medium Enterprises in Uganda case study Northern Division Kabale municipality
    (International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research, 2022) Akankwasa, Alex; Akakikunda, Teddy; Habaasa, Ivan Akatwijuka; Murezi, Caroline Matsiko; Mugisha, John Steve
    The purpose of study was to establish Product Planning and Development on the output of small scale and medium enterprises in Northern division Kabale Municipality. The research study was guided by the following research objectives which; to identify the problems experienced by the small and medium enterprises in planning and development of new products in a competitiveand depressed economy like ours, to establish the possible solutions for effective planning and development of new products in a competitive environment and to examine the relationship between product planning and development and output of Small scale Enterprise. The study deployed both qualitative and quantitative designs. The methods used in the collection of data included Questionnaires, focused group discussions and interviews. The findings revealed that there is a high level of relationship between product planning and development and the output levels of Small and Medium enterprises in Northern Division Kabale Municipality. Product planning and development are very important for the increase in the level of output since it helps in enhancing increased sales volume and thereby leading to more revenue. Therefore all the owners and operators of small and medium scale enterprises should conduct research and innovation so as to be able to come up with new products that are in line with the needs of their consumers so as to be able to retain and maintain them. This can be realized by conducting marketing research and intelligence by moving in the field to establish the needs and the changes in the preferences of the consumers