College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS): Recent submissions
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Determinants of the failures (low return on investment) of small scale medium enterprises. A case study of Makindye Sabagabo Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The purpose of the study aimed at examining the determinants of business failure around Makindye division. A sample of 119 businesses were sampled using simple random sampling and logistic regression was used to predict ... -
In-depth investigation into the knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards e-learning among students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-10)E-learning is the delivery of learning and training through digital resources. E-learning is a method of acquiring knowledge using electronic media which is gaining popularity among students. This study comprehensively ... -
The significance of ICT integration as a business strategy
(Makerere University, 2023-05)It is impossible to imagine today’s business without ICT. The study was about the significance of ICT integration as a business strategy. It empirically examines how ICT increases sales, and the profit levels in business ... -
Assessment of the factors affecting the uptake of health insurance by mothers in Uganda: a case study of Wandegeya
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The objective of this study was to assess the factors affecting the uptake of health insurance by mothers in Uganda. Therefore, it aims to find out whether age, religion, marital status, number of children, place of ... -
The effect of socio-economic factors on financial literacy among women in rural areas of Uganda: a case study of rural women in Luweero district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This study sought to examine how Socio-Economic factors influence financial literacy among women in rural areas in Uganda, focusing on Luweero district. The major aim was exploring the relationship between Socio-Economic ... -
Determinants of academic performance among university students, the role of alcoholism: a case study of College of Business and Management Sciences
(Makerere University, 2022-11)This study sought to examine the Determinants of academic performance among university students looking at the role of alcoholism and the case study was College of Business and Management Sciences. The specific objectives ... -
Analysis on factors influencing the method of garbage disposal in Kasubi town.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Introduction and Significance The study was conducted in Kasubi Town, Kampala, Uganda. The objective of the study was to determine the factors influencing the method of garbage disposal in Kasubi Town. Methods The ... -
Effect of human resource planning on organizational performance: a case of the Ministry of Public Service Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The research focused on investigating the effect of Human Resource Planning (HRP) on organizational performance, with the Ministry of Public Service (MoPS) in Uganda as the case study. The specific objectives included ... -
Determinants of obesity among women in the reproductive age group in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-01)Uganda is known as one of the many African countries that has an increasing number obese people. The prevalence rate of obesity for Uganda was 24% according to the Demographic Health Survey of 2016 (DHS 2016). The ... -
Evaluating the productivity of small holder farmers in Uganda: a case study of Mityana District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Mityana district hosts several commercial farms producing crop for sale to bulk buyers such as the WFP and for export to neighboring countries such as South Sudan. The purpose of this study was to assess the productivity ... -
Assessment of the level of sufficiency and completeness of the IFRS 17 Standard for its adoption in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)IFRS 17 was effected on 1 January, 2023vwith a major aim of improving transparency and comparability of the financial statements of insurance companies. The standard is used for insurance contracts, and it replaces IFRS 4 ... -
Causes and effects of poverty among the youth: a case study of Kikoni Kawempe division-Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2023-06)The study emphasized the determination of the causes and effects of poverty among the youth in Uganda using the study population of Kikoni to help understand the phenomenon at a wider view through inference with the main ... -
Predictors of safer sex negotiation among women of reproductive ages (15-49) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Background: Safer sex strategies represent a principle objective of global HIV prevention interventions that address sexual transmission of HIV. Women's ability to negotiate the conditions and timing of sex with their ... -
A computer program to calculate profitability of a trader’s strategy
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The main objective of the program is to enable traders at the professional and intermediate levels be able to calculate the profits and losses obtained after using a specific strategy over a period of time that is meant ... -
Study to analyze HIV/AIDS risk factors and to investigate the adoption of approaches for preventing HIV transmission among female students at Makerere University based on cluster sampling method among students at School of Statistics
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This dissertation chapter discusses the research findings on HIV risk factors and prevention strategies among female students at the School of Statistics, Makerere University. The study explored the relationships between ... -
Effects of blended learning on students' academic performance at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-05)The main objective of the study was to assess the effect of blended learning to students’ academic performance at Makerere University. Therefore, it aims to find out whether gender, place of residence, financial condition ... -
The impact of COVID on people’s livelihood: A case study of Kawempe division, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The Covid-19 global pandemic and its associated containment measures have taken a heavy toll on economies and societies worldwide. In Uganda, the national lockdown, imposed on 24 March, 2020 and subsequently extended more ... -
Determinants of HIV awareness among pregnant women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Background: HIV/AIDS has emerged as a serious public health issue across the globe, and particularly in developing countries. Although the prevalence of HIV in Uganda has reduced, pregnant women still have been identified ... -
The impact of inflation on youth unemployment in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This study aims at analyzing impact of inflation on youth unemployment in Uganda from 1995 to 2020. The dissertation also examines the short-run and long-run effect of inflation on youth unemployment in Uganda. Relevant ... -
A model to design and price a unit linked micro life product for domestic house workers (housemaids)
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The main objective of this dissertation report project was to develop a model for designing and pricing a unit-linked micro-life product. The unit-linked endowment product provides a benefit on the death of the policyholder ...