Browsing by Author "Musenze, Ibrahim A."

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    Enhancing Social Networking Technologies Adoption through Perceived Usefulness: the setting of Ugandan Institutions of Higher Learning
    (Asian Journal of Computer and Information Systems, 2016) Bwiino, Keefa; Mayoka, Kituyi Geoffrey; Musenze, Ibrahim A.
    Social Networking Technologies (SNTs) play a major role in education by improving student academic performance through informal learning. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of Perceived Usefulness on the adoption of Social Networking Technologies in institutions of higher learning in Uganda. A cross sectional survey methodology was employed to gather data from 146 institutions of higher learning on the variables captured by the modified Perceived Usefulness construct of the Technology Acceptance Model. Results of correlation and regression analysis indicated that a positive and significant relationship exists between Perceived Usefulness and SNTs adoption. These findings have theoretical implications for models of SNTs adoption and practical interventions designed at increasing use of SNTs. The findings of this study suggests that managers of higher institutions of learning should advice users on the usefulness of SNTs adoption in learning so as to improve on their academic job performance, increase productivity and enhance effectiveness in teaching and learning in institutions of higher learning in Uganda.
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    Measurement Model of Co-Ordination Mechanism in Uganda’s Local Governments
    (Measurement, 2014) Musenze, Ibrahim A.; Ntayi, Joseph M.; Munene, J. C.
    Multi level confirmatory analysis was used to evaluate the factor structure underlying the 21-item four factor coordination scale at the Local Government level. Results from 212 Local Governments supported a correlated 4 factor model at each levels and indicated that the item loadings were not significantly (p < 0.05) different across levels. There was strong Convergent Validity for the four factor co-ordination scale (composed of plan, mutual adjustment, direct supervision and standardization ) indicated with a higher NFI value of .945. These multi-level results provide support for the construct validity of the scores from co-ordination mechanism scale
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    The mediating role of total quality management on coordination mechanisms in quality service delivery in Uganda’s Local Governments
    (Journal of Public Administration and Policy Research, 2013) Musenze, Ibrahim A.; Ntayi, Joseph M.; Munene, J. C.
    The aim of this paper is to assess the mediating effect of total quality management on the relationship between co-ordination mechanisms and quality service delivery in Uganda’s Local Governments. The findings of this paper are based on a sample of 212 Local Governments in Uganda whose heads of department and section heads formed the unit of inquiry. The paper utilises Med Graph programme, Sobel tests, and Kenny and Baron procedure to test for the mediation effects of total quality management on the relationship between co-ordination mechanisms and quality service delivery in local governments. The findings of the study revealed that total quality management is a significant mediator in the relationship between co-ordination mechanisms and quality service delivery, and heighten the relationship by 29.5% in Uganda’s Local Governments. A partial type of mediation was established. The study was limited by the fact that it relied on cross sectional research design. Future studies could consider assessing similar mediation effects but taking a longitudinal approach. The findings of this study inform management of the necessity to give due attention to total quality management principles in their multi level endeavours to improve on the quality of services that they offer.
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    Perceived Ease of Use as a Predictor of Social Networking Technologies Adoption in Institutions of Higher Learning in Uganda
    (Global Journal of Computers & Technology, 2016) Keefa, Bwiino; Mayoka, Kituyi Geoffrey; Musenze, Ibrahim A.
    Social Networking Technologies (SNTs) play a major role in education by improving student academic performance through a participatory culture. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU) on the adoption of Social Networking Technologies in institutions of higher learning in Uganda. A cross sectional survey methodology was employed to gather data from 146 institutions of higher learning on the variables captured by the modified PEOU construct. Results of correlation and regression analysis indicated that a positive and significant relationship exists between Perceived Ease of Use and SNTs adoption. These findings have theoretical implications for models of SNTs adoption by aligning Perceived Ease of Use as a Significant Predictor of SNT adoption. The findings also have practical interventions designed at increasing use of SNTs by pointing out that lecturers and students should conceptualize the aspects of technology-enhanced tools and realize the potential of the use of SNTs in the lecturing and learning contexts respectively.