Master of Business Administration - BBUC

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    COMPUTER BASED ACCOUNTING AND PERFORMANCE OF THE FINANCE FUNCTION IN STATE AGENCIES IN UGANDA: A CASE OF UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY IN KIGEZI REGION
    (Uganda Christian University, 2025-09-04) SSEMMANDA JOSEPH RONALD S
    The study investigated the relationship between computerized accounting systems and performance of the finance function at Uganda Revenue Authority. Specifically, for the performance of the finance function, the study was guided by three functional roles; record keeping, financial reporting and safety of information. The study used a descriptive research design with a purely quantitative approach. Data was collected from 71 respondents using the questionnaire and descriptive data analysis and inferential data analysis (simple linear regression) techniques were applied. The results revealed that URA to a large extent uses computerised accounting systems for its processes. The study also revealed that significant and positive relationships for the three objectives that is, between; computerised accounting systems and quality of accounting records; computerised accounting systems and quality of financial reports; computerised accounting systems and safety of information. The study concluded that computer-based accounting strongly impacts quality of financial reporting followed by the quality of accounting records and lastly safety of accounting and financial information. From the study, it was recommended that state agencies automate processes to realise the benefits that accrue to their use; organisations train employees on the use of the accounting systems to facilitate data quality; organisations maintain and manage all transactions on computerised accounting system to produce quality financial reports; organisations should guarantee safety of information through routine system maintenance programs to get rid of shortfalls such as viruses, fraud among others that may affect the system operations.
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    E-procurement Practices and Performance of Purchasing Function in Selected Local Governments. A Case Study of Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District, Uganda
    (Uganda Christian University, 2025-09-06) Denis Atuhairwe
    The study examined the relationship between electronic procurement and performance of purchasing function of Kyengera town council. The specific objectives included (i) To assess the relationship between E- sourcing and performance of purchasing function (ii) To explore the relationship between E- negotiation and performance of purchasing function (iii) To establish the relationship between E- ordering and performance of purchasing function. The study applied a cross-sectional research design and used a sample size of 168 respondents. The study used simple random and purposive sampling as sampling techniques. Data was collected using questionnaire and interview guide and response rate was 78% and 80% respectively. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics and correlation and regression analysis while qualitative data was analysed using content and thematic analysis. Quantitative study findings revealed a positive and significant relationship between E- sourcing and performance of purchasing function (r = .825**, Sig = .000). Furthermore, there was a positive and significant relationship between E- negotiation and performance of purchasing function (r = .765**, Sig = .000). Lastly there was a positive and significant relationship between E- ordering and performance of purchasing function (r = .772**, Sig = .000). Qualitative findings revealed that electronic procurement has played a critical role in increasing p performance of purchasing function. The study concluded that the better adoption of electronic procurement, the higher performance of purchasing function of selected local governments in Uganda. The study recommends that procurement manager should streamline requirements definition and carry out pre-qualifying potential suppliers. Secondly, procurement manager should improve price negotiation and develop payment terms. Lastly, procurement manager should generate requisitions and purchase
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    Strategic Management Practices and Financial Sustainability of Telecom Companies in Uganda; a Case of Airtel (U) Ltd Head Office Kampala
    (Uganda Christian University, 2025-09-10) Charity Niyonshuti
    The study investigated the effect of strategic management practices on financial sustainability at Airtel (U) Ltd. The specific objectives of study included; (i) To assess the effect of strategic planning on financial sustainability at Airtel (U) Ltd (ii) To investigate the effect of strategic budgeting on financial sustainability at Airtel (U) Ltd (iii) To find the effect of strategic decision making on financial sustainability at Airtel (U) Ltd. A cross-sectional research design was applied with a sample size of 137 respondents and both simple random and purposive sampling were applied. Data was collected using questionnaire and interview guide respectively. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis while qualitative data was analyzed using content and thematic analysis. Quantitative study findings revealed a significant effect of strategic planning on financial sustainability at Airtel (U) Ltd (b = .211: p = .000). Furthermore, there was a significant effect of strategic budgeting on financial sustainability at Airtel (U) Ltd (b = .188: p = .000). Lastly there was a significant effect of strategic decision making on financial sustainability at Airtel (U) Ltd (b = .562: p = .000). Qualitative findings revealed that strategic management has played a critical role in increasing financial sustainability at Airtel (U) Ltd. It was logical to conclude that the better strategic management, the higher the financial sustainability at Airtel (U) Ltd. The study recommends that management of Airtel (U) Ltd to create a supportive environment which promotes effective strategic planning. Management should provide the necessary resources to facilitate strategic budgeting. Lastly management should carry out effective strategic decision making so as to increase on financial sustainability in terms of profitability, liquidity and solvency.
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    CREDIT ACCESS AND POVERTY REDUCTION IN KABALE DISTRICT A CASE STUDY OF UNIQUE SACCO
    (2025-09-29) MUSINGUZI HOPE
    The study was conducted to establish the relationship between credit access and poverty reduction in Kabale District using UNIQUE SACCO as a case study. The study was guided by the following objectives; to assess the nature of credit accessed from SACCOs to reduce poverty amongst the members, to establish the impact of loans on education among the members, to establish the contribution of savings towards house hold asset accumulation among the members and to find out the relationship between credit access and house hold income among the member. The researcher used a cross section research design where both quantitative and qualitative data approaches and analysis were used. Out of the total sample of 207 respondents, 202 respondents participated in the study with the response rate of 97.5%. Of these, the findings of the study revealed an acceptance rate above 70% that indeed SACCOS play a crucial role in helping members’ access credit at low interest rates to boost their fortunes at household level, start-up small business initiatives, invest in agricultural enterprises, take their children to school and acquire household assets. Besides this, the study revealed that 72% of the members had been trained, and a culture of saving, which is crucial to investment, had been inculcated in them because this is one sure, clear and fast way to access credit from SACCOs. From the study, it is recommended that community members need to embrace the culture of saving and investment, utilize the opportunity to access credit at low interest rates to ably support their holistic lifestyles at household and community levels. And since this initiative has been proved to be effective as revealed from the study, it is recommended that government increases the support to train stakeholders and sensitize members on how better to run these SACCOs and as well as challenge to others to, despite the failures in some SACCOs, take up the initiative to join these engagements. Conclusively, SACCOs should be able to help members appreciate their present position and look in the future with optimism through encouraging savings and giving credible loans at low interest rates. Secondly, crucial time needs to be taken by the SACCOs to train and sensitize members and the community on the procedures of saving and equip them with business and financial management skills to fully realize the benefits of SACCOs.