The study aimed at a study of the effect of neocolonialism on community development in Uganda and it was guided by the following objectives; To examine the concept of neo-colonialism, to explain the trend of neocolonialism in Uganda and to estimate the relationship between community development and neocolonialism. In the regression analysis, the simple regression model was used to determine the effects of independent variable (the dimension of the effect of neocolonialism) on the dependent variables (community development). From the findings, 72.8% of the investment was for new investments (green fields), 22.8 % of the investment was for already existing projects and which were actually bought off by foreign Investors, while 4.3 % of the investment was for Joint ventures. These were 25% ownership, 50% ownership, 75% Ownership and over 75% Ownership, 72.8% of the investment was for new investments (green fields), 22.8 % of the investment was for already existing projects and which were actually bought off by foreign Investors, while 4.3 % of the investment was for Joint ventures. While the study was limited to and within only the school environment to only students and teachers, engaged and who are affected by the culture, the findings showed that Majority of the student’s moral development were influenced by culture and there as well the influence of the environment; the researcher recommends that further research should be conducted on a wide scale area for more findings by using techniques which will make respondents cooperative in providing the information.

The study was conducted on the influence of budget controls on the financial performance in the public sectors mainly in Mayuge District eastern Uganda neighboring Jinja District, Iganga District. The study followed the following objectives; To examine the role of accountability on the financial performance in public sectors. To examine the relationship between the financial control on the financial performance in the public sectors and to establish the contribution of planning and conditions on the financial performance of public sectors mainly in Mayuge District. From the researcher findings from the study, production and operation participated more than any other officers because they were easily found less busy compared to the rest of Mayuge District employee who hardly got time to respond to the researchers’ request. However, other respondent’s views were equally important even when they did not have enough time to respond to the researcher. From the study findings, slightly over 11.5% respondents were found working at the marketing, and 3.1% of respondents were from Human resource department and 1.5 % were from Procurement, and 3.9 % were from Finance departments. The ministry of finance should encourage public sectors in developing countries and Uganda in particular to always perform budgeting process. By doing this, all the departments in public sectors will get to know of what is expected out of them and able to adjust towards achieving it for fulfilling the public sectors’ goals and objectives since budgeting serves as performance indicator, model of communication, measure of control, means of motivation.

This study was carried out to determine the impact of technology on advancement of entrepreneurship development in Uganda a case study of GBK limited Mbarara Uganda. The study was guided by the following research objectives; to identify the impact of technology advancement and entrepreneurship development in Uganda mainly GBK Limited Mbarara. To examine the concepts of the entrepreneurship development in Uganda mainly at GBK Limited Mbarara. To examine the relationship between the technology advancement and entrepreneurship development in Uganda. A total of 70 respondents including GBK staffs which included; employees’ managers both top and operational for regardless of their qualifications in the services as well as government officials. The study applied both qualitative and quantitative research designs where interviews, questionnaires and observation methods of data collection were used. Data was collected from both primary and secondary sources. Data were processed and analyzed using formal tables, pie charts, graphs, narrative text. It finally included, Data presentation, analysis and interpretation of results as well as Discussion of findings, conclusion and recommendation finally the further research studies. From the findings, 15(21.4%) said that there is relationship between technology advancement on the entrepreneurship development as the majority respondents, 14(20%) also mentioned that improve production is one the example of the relationship between technology and entrepreneurship development in the business, 12(17.2) and 12(17.2%) agreed that Optimize production and improvement of communication have an influence, as well financial recording 11(15.7%) have all research.miu.ac.ug/publications 308 METROPOLITAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ISSN: 1813-4270 Vol. 2 Issue 5, August - 2023, Pages: 308-316 agreed that there is relationship. Massive sensitization campaigns to enrich the public about the existing technology like personal computers, desktops smartphones and tablets, social media platforms, internet technology (searching content, electronic banking, virtual technology among others since the public seem not to be aware of technology advancement that can be applied to the entrepreneurship and how significant they are in business world.

This study aimed at examining the relationship between the administrative decentralisation of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) services and service delivery in the Sheema district. The study was guided by three specific objectives that are: (i) to establish the relationship between deconcentration and service delivery in NIRA, Sheema District, (ii) to determine the relationship between delegation and service delivery in NIRA, Sheema District, and (iii) to examine the relationship between devolution and service delivery in NIRA, Sheema District. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design applying a mixed methods approach. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire from service users and NIRA employees who were randomly selected. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation were used to provide the general distribution of the data among the respondents. In addition, correlation and regression analysis were used to determine the relationships between the variables. The findings revealed that there is a significant positive relationship (r=.482, Adjusted R = .229, F (1,305) = 92.067, p<0.05) between deconcentration and service delivery in NIRA, Sheema District. In addition, there is a positive significant relationship (r=.489, Adjusted R = .237, F (1,305) = 95.975, p<0.01) between delegation and service delivery in NIRA, Sheema District. Furthermore, there existed a positive significant relationship (r=.353, Adjusted R = .121, F (1,305) = 43.296, p<0.05) between devolution and service delivery in NIRA, Sheema District. And finally, there existed a significant relationship (r=.572, Adjusted R = .320, F (3,303) = 49.019, p<0.01) research.miu.ac.ug/publications 333 METROPOLITAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS (MJBE) ISSN 1813-4238 Vol. 2 Issue 5, August - 2023, Pages: 333-356 between administrative decentralisation (deconcentration, delegation, and devolution) and service delivery in NIRA, Sheema district. The researcher recommends that the district-level NIRA office needs to be more deconcentrated by transferring more authority and resources from the national office to the district office. The researcher also recommends strengthening the district-level NIRA office. It may be appropriate to strengthen the district-level NIRA office's capacity by providing additional training and resources to employees and district offices can be expanded for the district-level NIRA office to deliver better services to the local community.

This research report study aimed to investigate the “analyzing the relationship between gender inequalities and performance of women in the journalism sector in Uganda. A case study of CBS media”. Questionnaires were used to collect data under a case study research design. Qualitative and quantitative means were used to analyze the data. The objectives of the study used were; To examine the contribution women have played in the growth of Uganda's media industry over the years, to examine the challenges faced by women journalists in Uganda, to examine policies and systems that have been be put in place to ensure women get fair working conditions and equal opportunities in the Uganda’s media industry. To achieve this objective, the study sampled 90 respondents because it is large enough compared to the study population The respondents were selected using simple purposive sampling method, it was important because it gave the researcher freedom to select certain respondents with in-depth knowledge regarding the issue under investigation. From the findings, 58% of the respondents strongly agree that when customers are satisfied, they create a positive working environment, 42% agreed with the statement while none disagreed nor strongly disagreed with the statement. 42% of the respondents strongly agreed that website designing attracts customers to buy products since the products are easily accessible to everyone. 17% agreed with the statement, 25% strongly disagreed saying that what is on the website of some companies is not what is normally delivered while 17% disagreed. The principle of gender equality and development needs to be emphasized as a basic requirement for the equal enjoyment of rights and freedoms of women and men in all sectors. Moreover, the need to develop practical approaches to overcome these gender related issues and concerns must be addressed at all levels in the media industry, Affirmative action policies and programs should be designed to research.miu.ac.ug/publications 900 METROPOLITAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ISSN: 1813-4270 Vol. 2 Issue 5, August - 2023, Pages: 900-910 ensure that qualified women have equal access to opportunity and are given a fair chance to contribute their talents and abilities.

The study assessed the contribution of intrinsic and extrinsic and extrinsic reward system on service quality. Also, the study tested the existence of the relationship between reward system and organizational performance. The variables under study involved intrinsic reward systems such as skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, task feedback, and recognition as well as the extrinsic reward systems such as Extrinsic reward system such as bonus, housing allowances, salary increment, vocational travel, and promotion. The study used SPSS as the analysis software and the descriptive statistics and ANOVA were used to analyze the data and test the relationship between the variables. The findings, the R-squared value (0.927) shown that 93% of the variation in the dependent variable can be brought by other factors. The R-squared value (0.927) was greater than the adjusted R-squared value (0.916) because it imposed a harsher penalty. The study has indicated clearly that reward system leads to service quality and organization performance. The organization must create motivating reward systems in order to improve the performance of its employees. Intrinsic reward such as recognition, verbal and nonverbal as well as written recognition are very important in improving employee and organizational performance.

The study aimed at assessing of the impact of stock controls on management of costs in organizations and it was guided by the following objectives; To examine the relationship between stock planning and management of costs at Mukwano Group of Companies, to establish the relationship between stock replenishment through procurement and management of costs at Mukwano Group of Companies and to determine the relationship between stock control and management of costs at Mukwano Group of Companies. The study adopted cross sectional study design by using both quantitative and qualitative approaches as its frame work to guide the process of data collection and processing on the assessment of stock control on cost management of organization in Mukwano Ltd Kampala. The quantitative approach was adopted to measure the magnitude of the various constructs and variables that are conceptualized in the study. From the findings, there was a strong positive relationship between stock replenishment and performance of utility organizations in Uganda, (r=0.725 p=0.000 N=58). The relationship was statistically significant at 95% confidence level since pvalue<0.050(=0.000). This implied that improved stock replenishment led to improved performance of utility organizations in Uganda. Similarly, declined stock replenishment led to declined performance of utility organizations in Uganda. Utility organizations in Uganda, particularly MGC should invest more money in ICT for stock planning in order to enable easy, effective and efficient planning which will ensure stock outs are minimized and adequate stock maintained all the time. Utility organizations should hire experts on stock planning to best guide them on how to develop feasible stock plans which will ensure adequate stock throughout the year. research.miu.ac.ug/publications 197 METROPOLITAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ISSN: 1813-4270 Vol. 2 Issue 5, August - 2023, Pages: 197-221

The purpose of the study was to establish the effect of cash management on the profitability of financial institutions with specific emphasis on establishing the various cash management techniques, the level of profitability and the relationship between cash management and profitability of Bank of Africa. The research design adopted in this study was a case study design. The study population included the staff of Bank of Africa on Nansana Branch a total of 30 respondents was selected for the study. Simple random sampling was used to select respondents in the field. The questionnaires were used and administered to the employees working with the bank. Data from the questionnaires was coded, entered, edited for consistency and easiness in and later analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) where correlation was used to establish the relationship between cash management and profitability of Bank of Africa. Regarding the study findings, it was revealed that cash management in bank of Africa affects profitability levels. The findings also showed that the bank employs several cash management techniques in order to reduce fraud of cash in the bank. The study also showed that profitability levels were high in the bank. Findings on cash management in Bank of African, it was revealed that the cash management techniques are in place but they are not so effective. The bank carries out cash planning, it prepares cash budgets, tries to maintain some cash balance but it’s not optimum, all of these are done by the bank but are not effective. The researcher recommended that there is need for deploying a cash management system which involves support and coordination among multiple departments. Banks need to pick the right cash management provider who can coordinate the physical and technological installation of the system can significantly research.miu.ac.ug/publications 155 METROPOLITAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS (MJBE) ISSN 1813-4238 Vol. 2 Issue 5, August - 2023, Pages: 155-182 expedite and smooth the process of ensuring profit maximization. Each department should carefully consider features and functionality that will be required for a successful deployment and utilization of cash management which also increases profitability.

The study aimed at the compensation and employee productivity with a case study of east African seed limited Kawempe Bwaise Kampala Uganda and it was guided by the following objectives; To examine the impacts of compensation on employee productivity at East African seed company, to assess the causes of poor employee productivity at East African seed limited and to identify the strategies to improve on quality seed at East African seed limited. The study population constituted mainly the employees of East African seed. These includes managerial and employee themselves. The researcher used the estimated population of 30 employees and 10 management staff to get clear information since they are the only members to consult with the adequate knowledge of the subject under investigation and research variables under investigation. The sample size was 40 respondents of which 10 were management staff and 30 were employees. The purposive sampling technique was used to select the manager in order to get in depth information about the problem under study since managers were few in number. From the findings, majority of the respondents strongly agreed giving 30%, 17.5% agreed 10% not sure, 25% strongly disagreed and 17.5% disagreed on the point of developing strategic planning to inspire and motivate others work hard Fairbolm (2009). Most of respondents strongly agreed meaning that the organization practices strategic planning in order to overcome the problem of unclear goals and objectives. Secondly setting clear goals was another strategy which had 22.5% strongly agreeing, 20% agreed, 27.5% not sure, 12.5% strongly disagreed and 17.5% were in disagreements. This indicated that majority were not sure as to whether the strategy can help to improve on productivity. The management of East African Seed Company should design effective research.miu.ac.ug/publications 508 METROPOLITAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS (MJBE) ISSN 1813-4238 Vol. 2 Issue 5, August - 2023, Pages: 508-519 compensation systems by ensuring that motivational factors are practiced regularly in the organization, provision of good working condition and strategic planning should be practiced by the management in order to increase on the productivity create job satisfaction among employees and finally help the organization be ahead of competitors.

The study examined constraints hindering village saving and loan associations in promoting the social-economic empowerment of women in Rubaya Sub County, Uganda. The researcher used a cross-sectional survey design by employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study targeted members and leaders of village saving and loan associations. A sample of 144 respondents was used. Qualitative data were analyzed by developing themes and quantitative data was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. The study identified challenges that affected the group’s operation which included poor governance of the group, low attendance of group meetings, members’ conflict, defaulting by members, poor bookkeeping, poor group leadership, and lack of clear structures to control the village saving and loan associations. It was established that there is a need to enforce group registration, financial training of group members, and integration of agricultural activities into community-saving group activities.