The study aimed at the effect of corruption practices on the implementation of government project in Uganda and it was guided by the following objectives; To assess the relationship between corruption and implementation of government projects, to analyze the effects of corruption on implementation of government projects and to assess the possible remedies to corruption. The researcher employed a cross-sectional method. Surveys were used to gather data from a sample of a population at a particular time. From the findings, 6% of the respondents especially the local leaders mentioned that public officials should act with integrity in all their dealings with the government and always remember that public resources are intended for the benefit of the public, not for private gain. 12% of the respondents said that if there were suspicious that some form of corruption was taking place, they should report it, not only to them but to an appropriate authority. 8% of the respondents said that people should obey the law and encourage those around them to do the same and treat public resources respectfully. 34% of the respondents said that they should take part in the programs established by the government such that they have access to services delivered. Government should sensitize the general public including the government officials about the danger of corruption and how it affects development, weakened the economy of the country and human development socially and economically.

The study aimed at the study on the impact of social media on the promotion of the hotel industry in uganda and it was guided by the following objectives; To examine the effect of social media on customer awareness in Arcadia Suits Hotel Kamwokya, to establish the contribution of social media on the productivity of Arcadia Suits Hotel, Kamwokya and to find out the effect of social media on customer relationship management in Arcadia Suits Hotel Kamwokya. A cross-sectional survey would be conducted by the researcher, in which several subgroups of the target population would be looked at the same time, with some of those taking part being picked at random by the researcher to supply the necessary data. From the findings, 60% strongly agreed that social media provides a business with the chance for an at an unprecedented level high number of social interactions, 29% agreed, and 11% were unsure about how to respond because of their position within the company. Social media has increased in responders by the highest percentages. D4,49% were in agreement that Arcadia suits mostly uses Facebook and WhatsApp to reach out to its clients; 34% agreed; 6% strongly disputed; and 11% disagreed, claiming they were unaware of which social media platforms Arcadia suits primarily uses. Based on the findings and literature reviews, it is recommended that users be cautions and closely monitor how their business is impacted by social media results of the study demonstrate that hotels need to follow the advice of past research and be sure that they have a way to interact and clarify for the customer when negative comments or research.miu.ac.ug/publications 853 METROPOLITAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ISSN: 1813-4270 Vol. 2 Issue 4, July - 2023, Pages: 853-868 posts happen. This includes having a plan of cation a mechanism for monitoring and a professional approach to social media.

The study has heavily focused on the fundamental connections and correlations between taxation and public sector development by taking a case of Kiboga district local government. The study's objectives, questions, and methodology allowed the investigator to produce credible and reliable the results that will be very important to administration and non-government actors as a guide in the representation and manufacturing geared toward accelerating the growth of the public sector. Since taxes are converted into amenities by the national government and local governments receive grants for offering a variety of distributed services to local economic development, the study discovered an important connection among taxation and public sector growth within Kiboga district local government. The findings show that 96% of the respondents agreed that there is a correlation between taxation and development of the public sector of Uganda as respondents have revealed. Only 4% of the respondents were not sure. While 4% of the respondents objected or were not sure. The government should facilitate fully all agencies involved in local governance for efficient monitoring and supervision including civil society so as to harmonize their efforts and initiatives towards the district’s success.

The study used Mukwano Co. Ltd as a case study to investigate how advertising affects brand awareness. Analysis of the impact of endorsements from famous people on consumer behavior, analysis of the impact of television advertising on client behavior, and evaluation of the connection between advertising and buying habits were the study's main goals. Both quantitative and qualitative techniques were used in a cross-sectional design. The survey was sent to fifty-two participants, and all of them responded, yielding a response rate of one hundred percent. The respondents for the surveys and interviews were chosen using straightforward random and stratified sampling approaches. Frequencies, proportions, and relationship statistics were used in data analysis. According to the study, television commercials and celebrity endorsements have a favorable impact on customer behavior. A positive correlation between advertising and customer behavior was also found by the study. According to the report, businesses should employ a variety of advertising platforms to reach the greatest number of potential customers. Additionally, it suggests that products that need to establish a reputation in the marketplace employ celebrity endorsements and those that need widespread exposure use television commercials.

The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of teachers performance appraisals on the organinational productivity in Mukono Secondary Schools. The study was based on the findings from 250 respondents out of the sample size of 290 respondents. The objective of the study was to examine the response of teachers towards performance appraisal system in Secondary Schools in Mukono, to identify the different methods of performance appraisal used in Secondary Schools in Mukono, to assess the problems associated with performance Appraisal system in Secondary Schools in Mukono District. Data were gathered from Mukono Secondary Schools' instructors and pupils. According to the study's findings, assessments of performance helped boost teachers' motivation to execute their jobs. Based on the data from those who participated, the survey also stated that the primary technique of evaluation of performance employed was personal evaluation. Finally, this report stated that the primary issue with productivity appraisal was that it received subpar information. In accordance to the research's results, 40% of the participants gave results to the investigator indicating that one of the main issues that performance appraisal always brought up was fear of disagreement, which was followed by 30% of participants who gave results suggesting that effectiveness appraisal would also cause conflicts in the workplace, particularly among those who are not evaluated and those who are. To maintain their level of profitability, Mukono Secondary Schools should conduct assessments of performance on their teachers on a regular basis. On the other hand, research.miu.ac.ug/publications 570 METROPOLITAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS (MJBE) ISSN: 1813-4238 Vol. 2 Issue 4, July - 2023, Pages: 570-580 employee productivity would undoubtedly suffer if appraisals weren't undertaken frequently.

This research was aimed at the role of local revenue collection and service delivery in lower local government in Nansana Municipality Kampala-. The study was based on three main objectives which were: - to find out the methods of revenue collection in Nansana Municipality Kampala, to find out how revenue collected has helped in service delivery in local governments and to find out the challenges faced in revenue collection in Nansana Municipality Kampala. The researcher obtained a letter of introduction from Bishop Stuart University research unit, which was presented to the officer in charge of Nansana Municipality Kampala. Local Government where the researcher’s case study was based. The researcher used both qualitative and quantitative research designs with a sample of 50 respondents who included the staff of Nansana Municipality Kampala. Local government. Qualitative data was obtained through questionnaires, interviews and observation while quantitative data was obtained through computation and analysis. The research findings showed the challenges faced by the District Local Government such as; political interference, tax evasion and tax avoidance, how revenue collection could be improved and how local revenue had a strong impact on service delivery in local governments. Using Pearson’s correlation of coefficient, it signified that revenue collection had a strong positive correlation with service delivery (r=0.42). The researcher concluded that local governments have challenges in revenue collection but such challenges were not beyond control. However, the researchers recommended measures to improve on revenue collection like training tax collectors, sensitizing the masses. The researcher suggested that future studies research.miu.ac/publications 429 METROPOLITAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ISSN: 1813-4270 Vol. 2 Issue 4, July - 2023, Pages: 429-448 should be conducted to analyze any other factors that affect revenue collection as well as service delivery in local governments.

The study aimed at assessing the contributions of travel agency on the development of tourism industry in uganda and it was guided by the following objectives; To examine the contributions of travel agencies to the development of the tourism sector, to examine the effect of tourism industry to the economy of Uganda and to identify the different types of tourism products. The majority of the participants, or 30%, feel that travel agencies make a positive contribution to travel knowledge, which is then followed by itinerary planning (21%), airline booking and registration (16%), tour packing (15%), and travel insurance (8%), in that order. Poor working relationships can be remedied by fostering cooperation at the tour site and establishing a foundation of strong interpersonal abilities to make relationships between the tour operators and the authorities easier.

The study aimed at assessing external audit practices on the management of public funds in uganda and it was guided by the following objectives; To examine how record keeping influences the management of public funds in Adjumani district, to find out the extent to which accountability affects the management of public funds in Adjumani district, and to examine how monitoring influences the management of public funds in Adjumani. The population of the study was composed of 80 respondents from central division and sub-counties. 50 respondents were from central division while the 30 respondents were from the sub-counties. From the findings the study established that majority of the respondents strongly agreed that accountability helps in the preparation of budget as shown by mean of 1.45, efficiency and effectiveness of how money is managed as shown by mean 1.30, helps in checking costing orders, invoices and reconciliation as shown by mean 1.25 in each case, and finally that transparency and good governance minimizes corruption within government as shown by a mean of 1.49. There is need for the external auditors continuously update themselves with the changing times and technologies and sharpen their skills. By applying skills to the most critical points, building personal and professional credibility and recognizing and responding to the needs, external auditors can become indispensable thus speeding good governance and enhancing efficiency of external audit.

Our research aimed at identifying the factors affecting the performance of Agency Banking in Commercial Banks on market share in Fort Portal Municipality Kabarole District. There is low performance of Agency Banking as a result of low penetration rate that hinders Commercial Bank's market share. Data was collected from eight eight respondents using questionnaires. From the findings, most Commercial Banks complied with the Central Bank regulatory requirements on Agency Banking requirement. In our conclusion, some few agents were below the minimum requirements of the Central banks (they had operated their businesses for less than twelve months). Therefore, we recommend banks to recruit agents who possess certain minimum standards and comply with the Agent agreement and also make intensive trainings.

The study aimed at examining the participation of people with disabilities in government programmes such as the youths livihood program: a case study of Mityana municipality, the study shall be directed by the stated objectives. To examine the influence of people with disabilities in government programmes in Mityana Municipality, Central Uganda. To identify the challenges faced by people with disabilities while participating in government programmes in Mityana municipality, Central Uganda. To establish possible measure to mitigate challenges faced by people with disabilities while participating in government programmes in Mityana Municipality, Central Uganda. The study shall also use the qualitative method as the research design as well as 50 respondents are expected to be involve in this study. According to the study, there is a misperception about people with disabilities because they are not allowed to participate, they don't have anything unique to contribute to the creation process (9(18%), and they are unable to take part in development initiatives on an equal footing with others (11(22%). For the purpose of fostering a greater knowledge of disability issues, inclusive procedures, and the particular difficulties and requirements experienced by youth with disabilities, government officials should offer training and education opportunities to YLP staff and other interested parties. This will help to foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere within the context of the course.