Browsing by Author "Lubogoyi, B"

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Financial Controls and the Perceived Performance of the Sugar Factory in a Family Business Enterprise: Evidence from the Madhvani Sugar Factory in Uganda
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2017) Mpaata, Kaziba Abdul; Lubogoyi, B; Okiria, John Charles
Abstract: This paper examines what it takes for family businesses to succeed with a focus on the Madhvani group sugar factory in Uganda. A sample of thirty (36) supervisors was used to determine the effect of financial control practices on the perceived performance of the factory. The main purpose of the study was to examine the effect of financial controls in predicting the performance of the sugar factory which has been a success story for the family for decades now. The specific objectives were; (1) to determine the relationship between compliance with financial policies and procedures and the perceived performance of the sugar industry; (2) to establish the relationship between the application of adequate financial and management controls and the perceived performance of the sugar factory; and (3) to ascertain the effect of safeguarding assets on perceived performance of the sugar factory. Results reveal that; (i) there is a significant and positive correlation between compliance with financial policies and procedures and the perceived performance of the sugar factory [r = .774**, p<0.0001]; (ii) there is a significant and positive relationship between adequate financial and management controls and the perceived performance of the sugar factory (r = .894**,p<0.0001). Similarly, the research indicated a significant and positive correlation between safeguarding assets and the perceived performance of the factory [r = .844**, p<0.0001]. In addition, Anova results also support the tested hypothesis that there is a significant and positive main effect of financial controls on the perceived performance of the sugar factory [F = 135.921, p<0.0001]. It was concluded that family firms that strive to be well-managed with strong financial controls succeed because they are built with the financial discipline to last and survive generations. Therefore, the need for a professional administrative business approach is arguably critical for a successful family enterprise.
Microfinance Business Services and the Rural Community Welfare in Uganda
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2017) Mpaata, Kaziba Abdul; Lubogoyi, B; Okiria, J C
The study was designed to examine the relationship microfinance services and the rural community welfare in Uganda. It focused on Masaka Microfinance which is one of the oldest microfinance institutions in Uganda. The specific objectives included; (1) to establish the relationship between Masaka Microfinance services and rural community income earnings; (2) to determine the relationship between Masaka microfinance services and the resulting job creation in the community; (3) to document the relationship between Masaka microfinance services and community saving practices. A sample of 78 respondents of who were beneficiaries of Masaka Microfinance Limited was purposively contacted out of whom 52 filled and returned complete questionnaires. The results showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between Masaka Microfinance services and; (1) rural community income earnings (r = .690 p<0.0001); (2) the resulting jobs in the community (r = .540 p<0001); and (3) community saving practices (r = 736 p<0.0001). These findings imply that microfinance institutions have a significant bearing on any effort that is geared towards improving the rural community welfare. Therefore, in order to improve the rural community welfare in Uganda, government has to focus on establishing microfinance institutions as a solution to supplement the wealth creation campaign, self employment and enhancing the community saving culture.
The Supervisory Role of Head Teachers’ and the Delivery of Primary Education in the Rural Districts of Uganda
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2017) Mpaata, Kaziba Abdul; Lubogoyi, B; Okiria, J. C
Abstract: This study assessed the head teachers’ supervisory role in the delivery of Universal primary education (UPE) in the rural districts of Uganda. It focused on Busoga region in Uganda. The specific objectives of the study were; (i) to establish the influence of head teacher’s communication on the delivery of UPE; (ii) to determine the effect of supervision of teachers on the delivery of UPE; (iii) to establish the relationship between the learning environment created by the head teacher and the delivery of education. A sample of 120 respondents from the district of Iganga, Mayuge, Luuka and Bugiri were contacted, out of whom 97 returned filled questionnaires. In order to realize the above objectives, Pearson product moment matrix was performed before the regression analysis and results revealed that there is a positive and significant influence of; head teacher’s communication on the delivery of UPE [β = .861, t = 16.531, p = <0.0001]; and (2) supervision of teachers on the delivery of UPE (β = .898, t = 19.937, p = <0.0001). The findings also revealed that there is a positive and significant relationship between the learning environment created by the head teacher and the delivery of UPE in the above rural districts (r = .943**, p<0.0001). It was concluded that there is need to ensure that head teachers are not only retrained in their supervisory roles but also prepared to internalize the mission and objectives of UPE so as to effectively monitor and improve the standards of education in the area.