The study aimed at advertising and business growth in Kisoro district and it was guided by the following objectives; To find out the level of advertising in Kisoro Municipality, to find out the level of business growth in Kisoro Municipality and to find out the relationship between advertising and business growth in Kisoro Municipality. The research study obtained the study population for this study by dividing the sample population into the business men who involved in business for 5-years, local council III Chairperson and the commercial officer as the key informants of the researcher and the sample size was 28 respondents out of the total of 30 as the target population. Upon the findings of the study, the ANOVA table indicated that there is a significant relationship between advertising and business growth in Kisoro district. The regression model accounts for a significant proportion of the variation in business growth, with a sum of squares of 2.224 and a mean square of 4.224. The F-statistic of 61.295 and the p-value of .000 also suggest that the relationship between advertising and business growth is significant. Furthermore, the residual sum of squares is 8.746, indicating that there is still some unexplained variance in business growth that is not accounted for by the advertising variable. The total sum of squares is 10.970, indicating that the model explains a substantial proportion of the variance in business growth. Business men are required at all times to have a planned and systematic advertising campaign program in place, as this would help to make such promotional implementation effective. Business men should set up a more and effective sales promotion with the view to developing more promotional strategy in line with making profits. research.miu.ac.ug/publications 1657 METROPOLITAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS (MJBE) ISSN 1813-4238 Vol. 2 Issue 3, June - 2023, Pages: 1657-1668

The topic of study is Agriculture and rural development of people in Fort Portal City: A case study of Karambi ward, Northern division. The major objective of this study lied in finding out whether there is a relationship between Agriculture and Rural Development of people in Fort Portal city, specifically in Karambi ward, Northern division. Other objectives of this study included; to find out the level of rural development of people in Fort Portal City, Karambi ward, Northern division; to find out the type of agriculture carried out by the highest Percentage of farmers in Karambi village, Northern division; to find out the percentage of people whose major source of income is agriculture in Karambi village, Northern division. Utilizing Slovin's formula, the study used a descriptive research approach and a straightforward random chance method of sampling to achieve a sample size of fortyfour participants from the intended population of fifty participants. According to the results, 50% of respondents said that the level of agricultural development in the Karambi ward is low, 20% declared that it is reasonable, 17.5% said that it is very low, 7.5% said that it is high, 5% said that they don't know anything about the level of rural expansion in the Karambi ward, and nobody said that it is very high. The researcher recommends that farmers should shift from subsistence agriculture to commercial farming in order to boost their incomes, thus improving rural development of the nation and in the areas where they live.

The prevalence of diverse accounting software or computerized accounting systems and the increased usage of such systems amongst micro finances globally, as well as the need to present decisionuseful financial reports by microfinance organizations motivated the researcher to undertake this project. The study, therefore, sought to ascertain the influence of computerized accounting systems on financial reporting of organizations in Uganda. The researcher modeled computerized accounting systems as the independent variable with five formative constructs, namely internal controls, automated dataprocessing, relational database, automated reporting, and enhancing technologies. The dependent variable, financial reporting quality (FRQ), was modeled with five dimensions, namely relevance, faithful representation, comparability, verifiability, and understandability. Two hypotheses relating to the extent to which computerized accounting systems influence financial reporting quality in terms of relevance, faithful representation, comparability, verifiability, and understandability, were tested. The findings of the study also showed that the most impacted dimension of financial reporting quality by accounting system is understandability, while the least impacted is verifiability. Consequently, the researcher concluded that computerized accounting systems significantly enhance the quality of financial reporting information. Hence, there is a need to encourage organizations to adopt computerized accounting systems to improve their financial reporting quality. Management and those performing accounting functions in SBM Investments limited and finance and accounting scholars would find the results of this study extremely useful. The researcher has suggested areas for further studies that would help to validate and, or, extend the study’s findings. research.miu.ac.ug/publications 1777 METROPOLITAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS (MJBE) ISSN 1813-4238 Vol. 2 Issue 3, June - 2023, Pages: 1777-1791

The study looked at the connection amongst small businesses' sales volume and their client service offerings in the Kabundaire and Mpanga markets. Developing the relationships among promotional materials and quantity of sales, afterwards service and sales volume, and buyer engagement and sales volume of small scale retail enterprises in Kabundaire and Mpanga Markets, Fort Portal City, received particular attention. In order to conduct this investigation, the study used both quantitative and qualitative methods in an approach known as survey research. Additionally, the correlational research design was used. The study found that promotional materials in small-scale retail establishments draws in a lot of customers, that packaging is used to boost sales levels in small-scale retail enterprises, that products from smallscale retail organizations are guaranteed to be secure inside the container, and that promotional materials in small-scale retail organizations enables the product to reach the client in the most cost-effective manner. The key findings also showed that at the Kabundaire and Mpanga markets, services following the sale lengthen interactions with consumers and provide a foundation for growing sales, that aftersale assistance influence the choices that consumers make to buy goods in smaller companies, and that customer loyalty rises with an increase in after-sale services. According to the study, customer focus serves as a key component for the efficient concentration in order of small retail enterprises. It also influences sales volume, current and future profits, and customer motivation, all of which contribute to the viability of tiny retail enterprises over the long term.It was therefore recommended research.miu.ac.ug/publications 1357 METROPOLITAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ISSN: 1813-4270 Vol. 2 Issue 3, June - 2023, Pages: 1356-1373 that the market vendors should set relatively low price for their products. Since they do not set its price below that of competitors they might be out competed since most Ugandans are price sensitive, they always buy the cheapest items. So any business that sets its price low takes the advantage over the other.

This report is carried out in 2021 in order to study the effect of job rotation on employee productivity in Action against Hunger, Kiryandongo. It is guided by a set of objectives which included: establishing the level of job rotation in Action against Hunger, investigating whether there is a significant relationship between employee job rotation and employee productivity and also to find out the challenges faced by Action against Hunger, Kiryandongo District. The research method is a case study approach in which Pearson linear correlation coefficient is used for testing the data. Statistical population includes all official staff, 160 individuals, working in the Human resource department in Action against Hunger, 108 individuals were selected as sample size. In order to collect required data for two standard questionnaires (job rotation and employee productivity questionnaires) were utilized. The coefficient indicates the relation between dependent variable of workers’ productivity and independent variable of job rotation and development which changes between 0.80 and 0.57. It is obvious that percentage of changes in dependent variable is determined by independent variables. Significance is calculated 0.8001 here. As it is lower than significance error (0.01), it confirms the significance of relation between these two variables with 0.80 confidence level. So, significant relationship between job rotation and employee productivity in organization, is statistically confirmed.

The study aimed at challenges faced by farmers in marketing their agricultural products in Uganda and it was guided by the following objectives; to find out how farmers market their agricultural products, to find out the challenges faced by farmers in marketing agricultural products and to suggest possible solutions to the challenges faced by farmers in marketing of agricultural products. The study targeted the cooperatives organizations which deals in marketing of agricultural products, farmers, businessmen’s, Agricultural Officer, village groups since they were the people with the information required. The number of samples used in the calculator determined that the study community was 100, the margin of error was 10%, the degree of assurance was 90%, and the percentage of respondents who responded distributions was 50%. From The findings, majority of the respondents 48.8% reported that the challenge facing farmers was financial constraint as a very serious problem ,24.2% reported the poor communication system as slight problem while 12% and 15% reported inadequate farm storage and lack of uniform measures and grading system respectively as the challenge. For landowners to overcome the difficulties they are facing and be able to address their difficulties as a single entity, they must form cooperatives that will aid them with advertising their agricultural goods, purchasing in large quantities of the goods they produce, transferring of the merchandise, and sharing of activities like weeding.

The major objective of this study lied in finding out whether there was a relationship between Christian Rituals and Moral development among youths in Kisoro municipality, Kisoro district. Other objectives included: To find out the level of implementation of Christian Rituals among youths in Kisoro Municipality and to find out the extent of moral development among youths in Kisoro Municipality. To obtain a sample size of eighty participants from Kisoro Municipality using Solvin's formula, the study used a basic random chance sampling technique using a descriptive and observational research design. In Kisoro municipality, five participants were pastors, five were reverends, five were priests, and twenty-five people who make up various church groups like mothers' unions and youth unions were used as participants. Data about the connection between Christian rituals and growth in morality among youths was gathered from the participants using questionnaires and interview guides. 40 people were from the Kisoro Municipality. Microsoft Excel was used to evaluate the data, which was then shown as graphs, frequency distribution tables, percentages, and pie charts. The study's data were analyzed using SPSS software. The investigator came to the conclusion regarding this objective from what she discovered that the level of enactment of Christian rituals in the Kisoro Municipality is low. This is because of a number of factors, including the substantial impact of social media, the emergence of western literature like sexually explicit films, and the high desire for earthly material things among today's young adults. The study advises Christian leaders like priests, pastors, and ministers to constantly proclaim research.miu.ac.ug/publications 298 METROPOLITAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ISSN: 1813-4270 Vol. 2 Issue 3, June - 2023, Pages: 298-317 the gospel to inspire young people to uphold high moral standards in society. They ought to involve the youth in church activities including preaching, choir participation, and panel service.

The goal of the study was to investigate the connection between Uganda National Roads Authority contract oversight, personnel competency, and the fulfilment of contracts. Its goals included establishing the relationship between contract administration and employee competence, investigating his connection among employee competency and contract accomplishment, and examining the connection between contract oversight, staff ability, and the fulfillment of contracts. It was also guided by the objectives of investigating the connection between contract administration and contract effectiveness. A sample of 109 participants was studied using a cross-sectional methodology. Data were analysed using quantitative techniques, descriptive statistics, and regression, correlation, and inferential analysis. According to descriptive findings, employee competency levels were high and contract achievement and leadership were both good. According to regression analysis, personnel competency and contract management were both very significant and favourable predictors of contract success. Thus, it was determined that staff capabilities are crucial for executing contracts, contract administration is necessary for contract performance, and contract management in organizations depends on staff competences. More specifically, staff knowledge and abilities have an impact on the fulfillment of contracts, and contract management as well as staff competencies when coupled are essential for contract achievement in organizations. As a result, it was advised that directors or managers of organizations should assure effective contract research.miu.ac.ug/publications 207 METROPOLITAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ISSN: 1813-4270 Vol. 2 Issue 3, June - 2023, Pages: 207-235 administration, improve staff competencies, and jointly implement successful contract management and improve employee competencies.

This study was entitled, “Corporate governance, financial risk management and sustainability of MFIs”. Over the last decade, sustainability of enterprises has proved a difficult task especially with the downfall of worldwide corporate giants such as Enron, Xerox, WorldCom and Parmalat, many suggesting that corporate governance and financial risk management could be the perfect solution. This study was established with objectives of examining the relationship between corporate governance and sustainability, financial risk management and sustainability as well as relationship between corporate governance and financial risk management within Jinja Municipal Council. Literature for different authors was reviewed and contrasted. The study was a cross sectional research design and adopted a quantitative research approach in a population of 125 MFIs in Jinja Municipal Council. The major findings were; corporate governance and sustainability had a significant positive relationship (r=0.958**, p<0.01) and that corporate governance was a significant predictor with regression results of (Beta =.017 sig =0.002). Components of corporate governance were also significant in sustainability including; CEO Duality (r=.401**, p<0.01), board independence (r=.901**, p<0.01), board composition (r=.413**, p<0.01) and audit committee (r=.885**, p<0.01). Much emphasis on board independence, internal controls regular updating and experienced board members were also highlighted. In relation to financial risk management and sustainability of research.miu.ac.ug/publications 236 METROPOLITAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ISSN: 1813-4270 Vol. 2 Issue 3, June - 2023, Pages: 236-258 MFIs, a significant association (r = 0.291**, p<0.01) and regression results of (Beta =0.986, sig. =0.000). The study recommended board independence, sensitization of employees within MFIs about financial risk management, strengthening internal controls, board members emphasis on implementing recommendations from the audit team as well as appointment of experienced boards as ones that would improve sustainability of MFIs. The study also suggested that effect of employee turnover on sustainability of MFIs in Uganda and analysis of the different financial risks faced by MFIs in Uganda be conducted to give a more foundation for improving sustainability among MFIs.

In order to determine the relationship between Customer Care Services and Sales Volume of an analysis of financial institutions in Uganda by Bayport Financial Services (BFS). The precise objectives were to investigate the relationship among Bayport Financial Services' (BFS) complaints registration practices and sales volume, to ascertain the link among BFS's grievances examination and sales quantity, and to discover the link among BFS's support staff and sales volume. To obtain the necessary client sample and guarantee that each participant had a comparable likelihood of being chosen, simple random design and stratified random sampling design were combined. The results were supported by a mean of 3.83 and a standard deviation of 1.085, indicating that the bank actually evaluates grievances in full so they can find an arrangement that will help address the issue at hand. The vast majority of the participants were in agreement with 60%, which was followed by 23.3% who agreed, 6.7% who were unsure, and 3.3% who were strongly opposed. This demonstrates that handling grievances effectively results in devoted clients. The answers are supported by a mean of 4.30 and a standard deviation of 1.088. It was recommended that Bayport financial services should re-implement the complaints registration strategies for example better documentations of customer records, introduction of powerful cameras that helps in reviewing customers issues, design of better complaints registration forms that will enable them to improve its sales volume.