Browsing by Author "Jehopio, Peter Jegrace"

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    Competitive Strategies and Performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Lira City of Northern Uganda
    (Lira University, 2021) Otim, Joe Dalton; Jehopio, Peter Jegrace; Kuka, Phinenous
    The study sought to find out the significance of competitive strategies on performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SEMs), particularly in Lira City of Northern Uganda. Specifically, the study focuses on the influence of the market focus on the performance of SMEs, the effect of cost leadership on the performance of SNEs and the significance of product differentiation on performance of SMEs. According to Porter (2000) higher performance would be attained in an industry that is filled with competition through pursuing strategies which include being a leader in term of low cost, strategy for differentiating product and services and strategy on focusing at a particular market segment. A theoretical model was induced using competitive strategy paradigm of literature. It consisted of market focus strategies, differentiation strategies, cost leadership strategies and performance dimension. Cross-sectional design with quantitative method of investigation was moved to fulfill the objectives of the study. A 5-point Likert scale questionnaire was used to measure responses of 390 business respondents in Lira City. Three hypotheses were posted to explore the effects of competitive strategies on performance of SMEs. The study was structural equation Modeling (SME) for analysis. The result indicated that cost leadership strategies positively and significantly influence performance of SMEs in Lira City. Recommendations arising from the study are that SMEs should adopt competitive strategies particularly cost leadership strategies, as it shown to enhance productivity leading to better performance. This finding is in agreement with Porter (2000) who argued that higher performance would be attained if affirm is a leader in term of low cost. In conclusion, cost leadership has a significant influence on performance of SMEs while product differentiation and market focus have no significant influence on financial performance of SMEs.
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    Determination of Women Engagement in Entrepreneurship: A Case study of Packwach District of North -Western Uganda
    (Lira University, 2021) Abyeto, Stella; Agweta, Cosmas; Jehopio, Peter Jegrace
    This study sought to establish the determinants of women engagement in entrepreneurship in Packwach District, North -Western Uganda. The study employed a cross- sectional design with quantitative method of data analysis to achieve its objectives. The researcher Collected data by using a structured questionnaire that measured the responses of 375 women entrepreneurs in Pakwach District. Three research questions were posited to explore the determinant of woman engagement in entrepreneurship in Pakawach District. The study moved structural equation modeling (SEM) and descriptive statistics for statistical data analysis. the structural equation modeling results indicated that support from financial institutions (β =-0.636, p<0.001); support from government (β=0.545, p<0.015); support from family and community (β=0.546, p<0.033); were the determinants of woman engagement in entrepreneurship in Pakwach District. The study recommended that government should better further policies that support woman engagement in entrepreneurship and such policies should also regulate financial institutions favour this course.
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    Monitoring And Evaluation on Quality Educational Outcome in Primary Schools in Masindi District, Mid-Western Uganda
    (Lira University, 2021) Asaba, Irene; Jehopio, Peter Jegrace; Apio, Sarah Okite
    The study sought to investigate the level of monitoring and evaluation required for quality educational outcome in Masindi district, Mid-Western Uganda since there is growing need for better monitoring and evaluation system in education, as the district falls below national average in both numeracy and literacy at primary school level and moreover, an academic investigation into the influence of monitoring and evaluation on quality educational outcome in primary schools in the district has been done . This has created knowledge gap from which academicians, governments and international community could benefit. It was based on three objectives mainly: to analyzed the level of materials required in to Monitoring and Evaluation so as to ensure quality educational outcome, to examine the level of financial outcome resources required into Monitoring and Evaluation so as to ensure quality educational outcome and determine the level technical expertise required into Monitoring and Evaluation so as to ensure quality education outcome. The study employed a cross-sectional design with quantitative method in the investigation. The researcher used random sampling to select 160 primary schools in Masindi district from which 160 headteachers were purposively selected. The researcher collected data by using questionnaire that measured the responses of 160 primary school headteachers. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA, correlation statistics and linear regression using STATA15 software. Findings indicated that the level at which technical expertise into Monitoring and Evaluation performed better than both material and financial resource input in M&E. There was a statistical significant difference in level of resources between the “financial” construct and the “material” construct (p=0.000) and between the “Technical” construct and “Financial” construct (p = 0.000). Further, from the regression analysis, it was found the variation in the level of quality of Monitoring and Evaluation process directly influence educational outcome. Additionally, regarding the level of output frequency of Parents Teachers Associations meeting and school ownership were found directly influence educational outcome. Recommendations arising from the study points out that primary schools should increasing budget allocation to Monitoring and Evaluation components, so as to improve educational outcome. Besides, all school administrators should be formerly trained in Monitoring and Evaluation and refresher course on Monitoring and Evaluation run regularly on the same group. Necessary action should be taken to ensure systematic and genuine coordination between the Monitoring and Evaluation systems and the other stake holders, including Parents Teachers Association, Non-Governmental Organizations, community organizations and beneficiaries such that there is transparency and accountability established and continuality improved upon.