School of Business (SB): Recent submissions
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Analysis of working capital management in manufacturing firms in Uganda; evidence from Uganda Clays Ltd
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This research aimed to analyze the working capital management among manufacturing firms in Uganda. Specifically, the study was anchored on three objectives; 1) To analyze the working capital policies employed at Uganda ... -
Board gender diversity and value relevance of abnormal accruals: the case of listed firms in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This study examined the effect of board gender diversity on the value relevance of abnormal accruals in listed firms in sub-Saharan Africa. Abnormal accruals signal accounting information relevant to firm valuation therefore, ... -
Exploitation of overseas employees; a case of Ugandans working in Saudi Arabia
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This study aimed to examine the exploitation of overseas employees with reference to Ugandans working in Saudi Arabia. The study was premised on three objectives: to find out the nature of the exploitation experienced by ... -
Assessment of multi-stakeholder criteria approach to infrastructure development: a case study of KCCA
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Decision making in infrastructure development requires careful consideration and a balance of several criteria. For most projects, a complex decision making process is almost inevitable owing to the ever increasing challenges ... -
Effectiveness of the internal audit function in promoting good governance in public educational Institutions. A case of Makerere University in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Internal audit and good governance have received wide attention due to major accounting scandals and large-scale corporate failures with recent public scandals (Carcello et al., 2005). This triggered the researcher to ... -
Effectiveness of internal controls systems in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Uganda. Case study: Uganda society of disabled children (USDC)
(Makerere University, 2023-04)The purpose of the study was to explore the effectiveness of the internal controls at Uganda Society for Disabled Children (USDC). This was driven by the fact that internal controls support organization efficiency and it ... -
Employee satisfaction and service delivery at court of appeal in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-04)Courts are mandated to deliver justice with speed, efficiency and at minimum costs as “justice delayed is justice denied” however in practice this has proved otherwise. There are increasing backlog cases in courts in Uganda ... -
Assessing the commercialization of university research projects among academic staff in Makerere University: a case of Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The purpose of the study was to explore the commercialization of university research projects by academic staff in the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University. The qualitative research method was used against an ... -
Uptake of digital lending in commercial banks: a case of Stanbic Bank metro region
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The study assessed factors hindering uptake of digital lending at Stanbic bank. It was guided by four research objectives which were to examine the administration and management of digital lending since its inception at ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of tax incentives in Uganda; a case study of Uganda Revenue Authority
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of tax incentives in Uganda. It was premised on three objectives: exploring the relevance of tax incentives in Uganda, assessing the challenges of tax incentives in Uganda, and ... -
Examining land purchase loans modality utilization among the youth in Kampala District: a case of Centenary Bank
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This research paper meticulously explores the modalities of land purchase loans among the youth in Kampala District, with a specific focus on the practices of Centenary Bank. The study navigates through the intricate web ... -
Social media and the growth and expansion of financial institutions
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This research examined the relationship between social media and the growth and expansion of financial institutions in Kampala, Uganda. Social media has become an essential tool for communication and information dissemination ... -
Impact of financial digital solutions on bank performance in Uganda. A case of ABSA Bank Uganda Ltd
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between digital solutions and bank performance using Absa bank as a case study. The objectives of the study were: to establish the different digital solutions used ... -
Credit risk management practices and loan performance of commercial banks in Uganda with the moderating effect of corporate governance. A case of Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study examined the effect of credit risk management practices on loan performance with a moderating role of corporate governance. The study was guided by two objectives; to establish the relationship between credit ... -
Implementability analysis of the low-cost QMS/QC model for herbal medicines regulation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)More than 60% of Ugandans rely on herbal medicines for their healthcare needs as per the statistics published by the Ministry of Health of Uganda. However, unregulated, and poorly regulated use of herbal medicines presents ... -
The Influence of government domestic borrowing on private sector credit growth in Uganda; The mediating role of financial market development
(Makerere University, 2023-05)The study examines the mediating role of financial market development on the effect of government domestic borrowing on private sector credit growth in Uganda. The study was premised on three objectives; 1) To examine the ... -
The impact of credit terms on investment decisions among youth graduates in Uganda: A case study of Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The main objective of this study was to examine the impact of credit terms on investment decisions among youth graduates in Uganda. The researcher adopted a survey-based approach to purposively collect data using mixed ... -
Moderating role of the oversight committee on ethical competence of employees and fraud: A case of compassion Uganda Frontline Church Partners (FCPS).
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The purpose of the study was to establish the moderating role of the oversight committee on the relationship between ethical competence of employees and fraud. The objectives of the study were to: establish the relationship ... -
Examining the effectiveness of public-private partnership (PPPS) financing option in the road construction sector. Case study: Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the Public-Private Partnership (PPPs) financing option in the road construction sector at UNRA and the researcher used the following objectives to meet this ... -
Fundraising for nonprofit organizations: A case study of Bulamu children’s village
(Makerere University, 2019-10)In today's era of evaporating operating profits, numerous organizations, including hospitals, universities and not-for profit entities, are increasingly focusing on charitable giving as a funding source. In this paper, we ...