Delegation and Job Satisfaction: an evaluation of the relationship within Uganda’s primary education sector

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dc.contributor.authorMusenze, Ibrahim Abaasi
dc.contributor.authorMayende, Sifuna Thomas
dc.contributor.authorLubega, Muhamadi
dc.date.accessioned2026-05-26T04:24:54Z
dc.date.available2026-05-26T04:24:54Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.descriptionJournal article
dc.description.abstractStudy 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.
dc.description.sponsorshipBusitema University
dc.identifier.citationMusenze, I. A., Thomas, M. S., & Lubega, M. (2014). Delegation and job satisfaction: An evaluation of the relationship within Uganda’s primary education sector. Global Journal of Human-Social Science: G Linguistics & Education, 14(1), 70-78.
dc.identifier.issn2249-460x
dc.identifier.issn0975-587X
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.60682/r86n-7t53
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherGlobal Journals Inc. (USA)
dc.relation.ispartofseriesGlobal Journal of HUMAN-SOCIAL SCIENCE: Linguistics & Education; Volume 14 Issue 1
dc.titleDelegation and Job Satisfaction: an evaluation of the relationship within Uganda’s primary education sector
dc.typeArticle
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