Browsing by Author "Musenze, Ibrahim Abaasi"

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    Delegation and Job Satisfaction: an evaluation of the relationship within Uganda’s primary education sector
    (Global Journals Inc. (USA), 2014) Musenze, Ibrahim Abaasi; Mayende, Sifuna Thomas; Lubega, Muhamadi
    Study Objectives: The purpose of this investigation was to determine the impact of individual dimensions of delegation on primary teachers’ job satisfaction in Universal Primary Education sector in Eastern Uganda. Research Design/Methodology: A cross sectional research design was used. The study was carried on primary school teachers in schools in Eastern Uganda. A total of 247 survey questionnaires were distributed with the help of research assistants. The analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) software. Results: The findings of the study indicated that save for Decision making, delegation dimensions of: Autonomy, Authority, Responsibility, predicted job satisfaction. Practical implications: Considering the importance of Universal Primary education sector in Uganda, the education managers, policy makers and academic administrators should take necessary measures for the optimal delegation of authority, autonomy, and responsibility if they are realize satisfied teachers on their jobs. Originality/value: The study contributes to literature by examining how individual dimensions of delegations influence job satisfaction in Uganda’s primary Universal school sector which of late is still limited as evidenced from reviewed literature. Keywords: delegation, job satisfaction, structural equation modeling, Uganda.
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    Development and validation of a total quality management model for Uganda’s local governments
    (Cogent, 2020) Musenze, Ibrahim Abaasi; Mayende, Sifuna Thomas
    The objectives of this study were to provide reliable and valid constructs of TQM and a measurement model in the context of Uganda’s local governments (LGs) for evaluation of TQM implementation process. The paper used survey-based data from Uganda’s LGs. Data were analysed through exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using Analysis of moment structure (AMOS) version 20 software. Through EFA and CFA procedures, the findings show support for reliability and validity of the new TQM scale. Managerially, the instrument presented provides Uganda’s LGs with an understanding of TQM implementation to inform quality delivery. Practitioners therein, will also be able to use this instrument to evaluate their TQM implementation so as to target improvement areas. The study contributes to theory through development and validation of an original parsimonious TQM scale for the LGs that can be used to improve quality delivery. Subjects: Testing, Measurement and Assessment; Public Management; Nonprofit Management; Strategic Management Keywords: Total quality management; exploratory factor analysis; confirmatory factor analysis; instrument validation
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    Unpacking the role of job satisfaction in the psychological capital-work engagement link: evidence from Ugandan public universities
    (Springer, 2025) Mayende, Sifuna Thomas; Musenze, Ibrahim Abaasi; Mpaata, Abdul Kaziba; Nkurunziza, Gideon
    The purpose of this study was to explore how job satisfaction acts as a mediator in the relationship between work engagement and psychological capital. The research adopted a cross-sectional design to gather data from teaching staff at public universities in Uganda, using self-report questionnaires. A total of 270 responses were analysed through structural equation modelling to test the proposed relationships. The results indicate that psychological capital directly influences both job satisfaction and work engagement. Additionally, job satisfaction mediates the relationship between psychological capital and work engagement. These findings may assist management and policymakers in designing, adopting, and implementing strategies to enhance psychological capital, such as flexible work programmes, to boost work engagement. This research contributes to the literature on work engagement by identifying job satisfaction as an additional mediator between psychological capital and work engagement. Keywords Psychological capital • Job satisfaction • Work engagement • Ugandan public universities