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Information Systems Managed Inventory And Organizational Performance: A Case Study Of Joint Medical Stores, Uganda
This paper describes the relationship between information systems managed inventory and organizational performance. The researchers employed a descriptive, case study and correlational designs. Using a questionnaire, data was collected from a sample of 30 respondents from Joint Medical Stores (JMS). Data analysis was done using percentages, means, and the Pearson Linear Correlation Coefficient (PLCC) analysis. Findings revealed that the
The Effects Of Orientation And Training On Employees’ Performance – A Case Of Odotobri Rural Bank, Ghana
The aim of the study was to conduct an investigation into the effect of orientation and training on employees’ performance at Odotobri Rural Bank. In doing this, the research identified and evaluated training policies in Odotobri Rural Bank as well as their training practices. In addition, the study assessed how employees and employers/managers view the effectiveness of orientation and training
Utilization Of Instructional Media For Quality Training In Pre-primary School Teacher Training Colleges In Nairobi County, Kenya
Since teachers play a major role in the education of young children, the quality of their own training is a matter of concern. Among important aspects in pre-primary teacher training is the utilization of instructional media to reinforce learning, motivate learners and make learning real. However, reviewed studies on pre-primary schools have established inadequate use of instructional media by pre-primary
Gender And Socio-structural Configuration In Private And Public University Leadership In Kenya
The study sought to gain insight on the participation of women in leadership, as well as, the experience of a few women who have managed to break the “glass ceiling” in university leadership. It also assessed the organizational context in which the women operate and the strategies they use in ascending to leadership. The concern of the study
Centralized Library System: An Account Practices In Federal And State Universities In Nigeria
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued guidelines for the running of university libraries in Nigeria. Among the items however, include the recommendation on centralized library system in Nigerian Universities. The study identifies that universities has implemented libraries in multi-campus: The research has shown no significant difference in the practices of Federal and State Universities regarding centralization of library system.
A Critique Of The Effectiveness Of Professional Documents In Relation To Teaching Objectives In Kenyan Schools
Professional documents help in delivering content knowledge for determining in large measure what goes on in a class and for assessing what students do and do not learn. It has been identified that professional documents are significant in determining the academic achievement in school.Professional documents are rigid thus they have tendency to make administration inflexible and a strict adherence to
Influence Of Participatory Leadership Style Of Headteachers On Academic Performance Of Students In Secondary Schools In Rongo District In Migori County, Kenya
The study sought to investigate how participatory leadership style practiced by headteachers in secondary school in Rongo District,Migori County is perceived by teachers to influence the academic performance of students.The study adopted a descriptive survey research design the study population comprised 548 teachers and all the headteachers in the 56 secondary schools in Rongo,Migori County. A sample of 231 teachers
A Focus On Actions And Reactions: A Propositional Study In Pursuit Of Kenya's Vision 2030
This propositional paper seeks to link Kenya’s long term plan ‘vision 2030’ with the three pillars: economic, social, and political systems as applied to decision making in the attempt to transform the country into an industrialized middle-income earner. Classical and behavioral management theories have played a major role in industrialization in countries such as Britain providing direction on wealth,
Trade Liberalization And Profitability, Competitiveness As Well As Comparative Advantage Of Uganda’s Cotton Industry
This study uses Policy Analysis Matrix to investigate the impact of trade liberalization on profitability, competitiveness and comparative advantage of Uganda’s cotton industry following liberalization of the cotton industry. The results in this study are obtained from estimate of net profit margin, net output value and domestic resource cost ratio that indicate profitability, competitiveness and comparative advantage of Uganda’s cotton
Determinants Of Uganda’s Lint Export Following Trade Liberalization
This study uses imperfect substitution model to investigate determinants of Uganda’s lint export in the period following trade liberalization. The results in this study are obtained from estimates of Granger causality test and Vector Error Correction Model. The study discovered that trade liberalization has positive effect on Uganda’s lint export but only in the long run. Nevertheless, the low demand
