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PERCEPTIONS OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH MEMBERS TOWARDS ADVENTIST PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN EASTERN TANZANIA CONFERENCE: IMPLICATIONS FOR ENROLLMENT
(2015-02) Devotha Dionizi Magere
Despite the numerical growth of Seventh-day Adventist church membership in the Eastern Tanzania Conference, for the past ten years of existence of Adventist primary schools, there has not been a corresponding increase in enrolment of Adventist pupils in these schools. This study was conducted in order to study the perceptions of church members towards the Adventist primary schools in the territory in order to determine whether it has any implications for enrollment. The study was both qualitative and quantitative in nature and used a descriptive research approach with a cross-sectional design. Both primary and secondary data were collected from a sample of 400 randomly selected church members out of a population of 53,790. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. One way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), followed by Post hoc tests, was also employed to determine if there is significant difference between the attitudes of church members with and those without children in Adventist primary schools. The reasons mentioned by the respondents for not sending their children to Adventist primary schools include high school fees, poor academic performance, school location, lack of awareness of Adventist education, lack of promotion strategies and poor school administration. However, Adventist schools in ETC are perceived to have strengths, which include spiritual emphasis, provision of wholistic education and quality education, nutritious food, teaching of good morals and self confident pupils. It is concluded that Adventist primary schools in ETC are both positively and negatively perceived which has positive and negative implications on enrolment. In order to increase enrolment in the schools, it is recommended that the schools have to address the things which have been identified to have effect on enrolment and retention of pupils.
PERCEPTIONS OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH MEMBERS TOWARDS ADVENTIST PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN EASTERN TANZANIA CONFERENCE: IMPLICATIONS FOR ENROLLMENT
(2015-02) Devotha Dionizi Magere
Despite the numerical growth of Seventh-day Adventist church membership in the Eastern Tanzania Conference, for the past ten years of existence of Adventist primary schools, there has not been a corresponding increase in enrolment of Adventist pupils in these schools. This study was conducted in order to study the perceptions of church members towards the Adventist primary schools in the territory in order to determine whether it has any implications for enrollment. The study was both qualitative and quantitative in nature and used a descriptive research approach with a cross-sectional design. Both primary and secondary data were collected from a sample of 400 randomly selected church members out of a population of 53,790. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. One way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), followed by Post hoc tests, was also employed to determine if there is significant difference between the attitudes of church members with and those without children in Adventist primary schools. The reasons mentioned by the respondents for not sending their children to Adventist primary schools include high school fees, poor academic performance, school location, lack of awareness of Adventist education, lack of promotion strategies and poor school administration. However, Adventist schools in ETC are perceived to have strengths, which include spiritual emphasis, provision of wholistic education and quality education, nutritious food, teaching of good morals and self confident pupils. It is concluded that Adventist primary schools in ETC are both positively and negatively perceived which has positive and negative implications on enrolment. In order to increase enrolment in the schools, it is recommended that the schools have to address the things which have been identified to have effect on enrolment and retention of pupils.
LIFESTYLE FACTORS INFLUENCING BODY WEIGHT AMONG WORKERS AT SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST INSTITUTIONS IN KIGALI, RWANDA: IMPLICATIONS ON MAJOR ORAL DISEASES
(2015-07) Susana Judith Tito Mamani
This study examined the lifestyle factors which influence body weight and their relationship with major oral diseases among workers at Seventh-day Adventist institutions in Kigali, Rwanda. Furthermore, this study also explored whether lifestyle factors are related with dental caries and periodontal diseases. Research questions included: (1) What are the body weight and oral health status of workers in Seventh day Adventist (SDA) institutions in Kigali, Rwanda?; (2) What is the lifestyle of workers in SDA institutions in Kigali, Rwanda in terms of a) diet?, b) physical activity?, and c) stress?; (3) Which of the lifestyle factors (diet, physical activity, and stress) significantly influence(s) body weight among workers in SDA institutions in Kigali, Rwanda?; (4) Is there a significant relationship between body weight and oral health status of workers in SDA institutions in Kigali, Rwanda? Methodology. A descriptive-correlation research design was used in this study. Data were collected using questionnaires, measurement of BMI, periodontal and caries index. Using the SPSS software, Pearson product-moment and Chi Square, correlations were computed to link factors that influence body weigh with oral health status. Results. Workers at Seventh-Day Adventist Church institutions in Kigali, Rwanda were generally overweight, the oral status showed high prevalence of caries and gingivitis affecting 67% of the participants. Diet (insufficient consumption of fruits and vegetables in terms of amount and frequency, poor choices and intake of quality dietary fats, and high consumption of starchy foods) and physical activity significantly influenced body weight while body weight and oral health status showed no significant relationship.
THE EFFECTS OF EMPLOYEE SHARE OWNERSHIP PLAN ON EMPLOYEES WORK ATTITUDES AND JOB SATISFACTION IN SELECTED BANKS IN NAIROBI, KENYA
(2016-06) Samuel Kokou Dzidula Awoute
Employee Share Ownership Plans are becoming increasingly popular in the Kenyan local market as schemes provided to employees with the opportunity to acquire or purchase shares in their company. The adoption and implementation of ESOPs by both private companies and public listed entities have been on the rise in Kenya in recent years. This study investigated the effects of ESOPs on Banking employees’ work attitudes and job satisfaction level in Nairobi. A causal comparative study was done to investigate and analyze the effects of ESOP on employees work attitudes and job satisfaction in Nairobi using a sample composed of 200 managing employees purposively selected from population of the selected Banking firms. A properly structured questionnaire was used. Questionnaire response rate of 169 (84.5%) was recorded from the employees from the selected firms. Employee shareowners under the ESOP in their institution have a good job satisfaction in the sense that, their income make them feel valued in their company, they are regularly and consistently briefed on company performance and Management maintain open and active communication with them. The employees share owner’s work attitudes and job satisfaction level were best predicted by how satisfied they were with income (stock and cash dividends) and tax benefits offered under the ESOP plan. The work attitudes and job satisfaction level of participants of ESOP are better than the non participants of ESOP. The research recommends that the banks allow employee shareowners to have more say in the way they want to perform and do their work. The banking institutions should allow the employee share owners to participate in peculiar decision making about the workflow in the organization as this will contribute to a better organizational performance.
ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS INFLUENCING ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS OF UNIVERSITY BUSINESS STUDENTS IN LILONGWE, MALAWI
(2016-06) Martha Mkwinda
The purpose of this study was to analyse the factors influencing entrepreneurial intentions of university business students in Lilongwe, Malawi. The study also assessed the relationship between entrepreneurial intention and family background, government support and policies and education system. The data of this study was gathered using a close ended questionnaire which was administered to a sample of 228 students from a population of 532 university business students in Lilongwe, Malawi. The sample was selected using stratified sampling technique. One hundred and seventy eight questionnaires were returned making a 78% return rate. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that the level of entrepreneurial intention of university business students was moderate as the researcher found a total average mean of 4.65. The study also found that family background and education system influenced entrepreneurial intention to a moderate extent as evidenced by the means of 4.03 and 4.71 respectively while government support and policies influenced entrepreneurial intentions to a lesser extent as evidenced by a mean of 3.65. The study found that there was a significant relationship between entrepreneurial intentions and family background, government support and policies and education system (sig = 0.000). In view of the findings, the researcher recommended that the programs conducted in the universities on the subject of entrepreneurship should be made as a compulsory subject to all university students in the country. The researcher also recommended that the government should play a more active role in the development of entrepreneurship by providing more assistance to the SMEs through funds and parents should encourage their children to be involved in entrepreneurial activities.
EVALUATION OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH UNDER MITIGATION OF FLOODS IN CHIKWAWA DISTRICT, MALAWI
(2016-07) Joseph Msambathukuta Chasweka
The present study was conducted in Lower Shire in Malawi about evaluation of factors associated with under mitigation of floods in Chikwawa district, Malawi. The study adopted descriptive correlation study design. The study employed Slovin formula to compute the sample size of 171 participants who are majorly victims of flood in the Lower Shire region. Participants included government officials who were interviewed and also victims in which questionnaires were administered to them. The findings of the study revealed that mode of coordination of government disaster response agencies mean, 2.16 was low. The overall rating was 2.1; this shows that the respondents do not agree that the government involve them in the mitigation of the disaster. There is a statistically significant relationship between mode of coordination of government disaster response agencies and involvement of affected communities. This means that as the government involves the affected communities, also the mode of coordination and response to the disaster improves. The p value is 0.00<0.05 and the Pearson Correlation r is 0.67.The study concluded that the government does not involve the affected communities in disaster response and mitigation. The government of Malawi exhibit poor coordination during disaster strike. There is a direct correlation between the government mode of coordination and involvement of the affected communities and recommended that the government should involve the affected communities for better mitigation of the disaster. The government of Malawi should improve the mode of communication by involving victims in mitigation and training.
EVALUATION OF PRINCIPALS’ FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE IN SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NORTHERN MALAWI
(2017-05) Samson Sibande
The purpose of this study was to evaluate principals’ financial management performance in accounting and budgeting in Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) secondary schools in northern Malawi. The study used descriptive comparative research design. It was guided by Responsibility Centre Management theory and Accounting model of double entry. It compared principals’ financial management performance when grouped as boarding and day Adventist secondary schools. Eighty respondents including sixty-five teachers, five principals, five registrars and five business managers participated in the study. Data was collected by the use of questionnaires and face-to-face interviews. Cronbach’s reliability coefficient of the questionnaire was 0.619 for accounting and 0.707 for budgeting. Quantitative data was coded, treated and analyzed using Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS). Qualitative data was subjected to content analysis. Whereas there was a significant difference in principals’ financial management in accounting, there was no significant difference in budgeting in SDA boarding and day secondary schools. Other findings were: principals lack adequate training in financial management, principals are weak in accounting and budgeting and that they do not submit monthly financial reports to the Union Office. The study concluded that principals do not have a sound knowledge in budgeting and accounting; principals do not submit monthly financial reports to the Union Office and that; there are no finance committees in some schools. Recommendations were that principals should be regularly trained in financial management; principals should be required to submit monthly financial reports to the Union Office; and that finance committees be established in the schools. A similar study in secondary schools in other regions of Malawi and a study on the establishment of alternative income generating projects and their viability are recommended.
PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN KERICHO COUNTY, KENYA
(2017-05) ROTICH JOYCE CHERONO
There is rising number of reported cases of kidney diseases from Kericho County. The number of patients attending the local hospitals’ hemodialysis has increased in the recent past. From the reports at MTRH, most patients attending dialysis come from Kericho County. Approximately seven out ten patients attending hemodialysis are from Kericho County. This was a mixed methodology research. The prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) was determined by reviewing admission data of adult medical patients in the years 2013, 2014 and 2015. The risk factors profile of CKD patients was assessed using a cross-sectional study design. The study population included doctors, nurses and patients. The study used questionnaires, document analysis and interview schedule as the main data collection instruments. The study adopted both the qualitative and quantitative analysis in order to achieve the objectives of the study. Content analysis was used to analyse both secondary and qualitative data. The study found out that 57.0% (13) of patients with CKD had used traditional medicines prior to onset of the disease. Doctors and nurses agreed that herbal concoctions might lead to CKD. Physical inactivity leads to increased prevalence of CKD due to the development of obesity, hypertension and diabetes. Tobacco smoking, Alcohol abuse and use of over the counter NSAIDs might have lead to increased prevalence of CKD in this region. The 3-year average prevalence of CKD was 0.41%, with 78.3% being less than 50 years of age, and 91% having low to medium income ratings. The doctors and nurses were in agreement that exposure to agrochemicals; physical inactivity and herbal medication could be risk factors for CKD. The study concluded that there was an increasing prevalence of CKD in Kericho County with the presence of associated risk factors such as occupational, lifestyle, dietary and cultural factors.
CONTEXTUALIZED IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVENTIST SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ QUALITY ASSURANCE PRACTICES IN WEST KENYA UNION CONFERENCE
(2017-05) Meremo Jackson Gisiwau
This study used a concurrent mixed research design to examine the extent of quality assurance practices implementation in West Kenya Union Conference secondary schools. Purposive, simple random, and convenience techniques were respectively used to identify 160 respondents from 7 accredited and two non-accredited schools (84 teachers, 9 principals, 4 BoM members and 57 students from form 3 and 4) and 6 education directors from Conferences and Union. Questionnaires, open-ended, and interview guides were used to collect data. The general systems, developmental systems and thinking systems theories were employed to underpin the implementation of QAP. The descriptive statistics shows that the extent of implementation and effectiveness of quality assurance practices were to a moderate extent. Although there was a positive linear effect between the predictor variables and the effectiveness in QAP; the Pearson product moment correlation coefficients showed a moderate positive relationship with the dependent variable. In research question four, failure to follow institutional strategic plan was the highest predictor affecting the implementation and effectiveness QAP. The researcher postulated a theory leading to the paradigm ‗Effective Implementation of Quality Assurance Practices‘ (EIQAP) to fill the gap in the implementation and effectiveness. The study findings revealed that quality assurance practices were not effective due to inadequate implementation. The EIQAP has six competencies: transparency, delegation, timely empowering and equipping implementing teams at all levels with accountability and prompt feedback. Cost benefit analysis be done for effective implementation of QAP, adopt and improve on the contextualized instrument for frequent evaluation and test the EIQAP model for workability.
ASSESSMENT OF THE LEVEL OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN NANDI COUNTY, KENYA
(2017-06) Obed Limo
This study aimed at assessing the level of disaster preparedness of health management committees in public hospitals in Nandi County. The study employed descriptive research design. The researcher used census method where with use of self administered questionnaire and interview guide, the researcher was able to collect data from 41 and 16 committee members respectively. Quantitative data was processed and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences SPSS version 20 while qualitative data was summarized consistent with the themes in the study objectives. Spearman’s correlation test of relationship was employed to test significance of relationship of challenges with the preparedness factors. The study established that the HMCs are not able to adequately fund disaster preparedness activities and putting in place programs for disaster preparedness within Nandi County. The overall rating on the staff preparedness for disaster is low. There is a significant relationship between Infrastructure developments for disaster readiness and lack of cooperation from the neighboring community and Lack of knowledge on disaster preparedness. Likewise, there is a significant relationship between inappropriate infrastructure and Funding of disaster preparedness and Programs in place for disaster. The study concludes that HMCs are not adequately prepared for disaster. The study recommends that the HMC should seek control and allocate more funds to disaster preparedness. The HMCs should be sensitized on disaster preparedness and similarly encouraged to work on the cooperation that lacks between the community and the public hospitals in Nandi County.
FACTORS INFLUENCING COMPLIANCE TO LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS ATTENDING SPECIAL CLINIC IN NYAMIRA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KENYA
(2017-06) Stephen Marita Ogega
Compliance to lifestyle modification is essential in the management of hypertension. The aim of this study was to identify factors that influence compliance to lifestyle modification among hypertensive patients attending special clinic at Nyamira County Referral Hospital. A descriptive correlational study design was used to describe, determine and evaluate individual, family, health services and socio-cultural factors that influence compliance to lifestyle modification among these patients. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from each of 224 hypertensive patients who participated in the study. The data acquired was analyzed using frequencies, means and correlation and regression were to determine the relationships. The findings revealed that most of the respondents were non-compliant (80%) while onl 20% were compliant to the lifestyle modifications. The inferential statistics findings indicated Pearson correlation scores as being; socio-cultural =(r=0.229, p=0.01), individual =(r=0.67, p=0.00), family (r=0.581 p=0.00) and health service = (.581, p=.000). The percentages of contribution to compliance to lifestyle modification by each of the factors are: individual factors – 43%, health service factors – 7.3%, family factors - .7%. In conclusion, there is very low level of compliance to lifestyle modifications mainly accounted for by the individual, family, and health service factors but weak with socio-cultural factors. Therefore, there is need to develop health programs that will assist the hypertensive patients control the factors contributing to the low compliance to their engagement in lifestyle modifications.
MANAGEMENT OF PHYSICAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES: ITS INFLUENCE ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN NANDI EAST SUB-COUNTY PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS, KENYA
(2017-06) Keter Benjamin Saina
This study sought to establish the influence of the status, utilization and management of physical and instructional resources on the academic performance of students in Public Secondary Schools in Nandi East Sub- County. The study was conducted in six Public Day Secondary Schools. Purposive sampling was used to identify the respondents. Systems Theory and Resource Based Theory guided the study. The research instruments included questionnaires, interviews and observation. Data was analyzed by use of descriptive (Frequencies, Means and Standard Deviations) and inferential statistics (Analysis of variance- ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis). The findings showed that the schools did not have adequate physical and instructional resources and what was available was not put to maximum use; management of the resources was not in compliance with the standards set by the Ministry of Education Science and Technology, especially the preventive and emergency maintenance. There was significant difference in the use and management of physical and instructional resources classified among the fair performing, poor performing and the very poor performing schools. In all the cases the p value 0.00 was less than the set Alpha (p<0.05).The study recommends thatthe schools should invest more in physical and instructional resources; improve the extent of use of the physical and instructional resources particularly, laboratory equipment, playground, first Aid kit, library; models, maps, computers, charts, text books; and manage the physical and instructional resources according to standards set by the Ministry of Education Science and Technology.
IMPACT OF MOBILE PHONE NETWORK PROVIDERS’ SERVICE QUALITY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AMONG STUDENTS IN A SELECTED UNIVERSITY IN ARUSHA, TANZANIA
(2017-06) Mellayie Banda
The use of mobile technology has become increasingly important in many sectors of economy. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of mobile phone service providers’ service quality on customer satisfaction among students in a selected university in Arusha, Tanzania. The study also assessed the relationship between the five dimensions of service quality and customer satisfaction. This study used a survey and data were gathered using closed ended servqual questionnaire which were administered to 222 students from a selected university in Arusha using a purposive sampling. The variable included service quality with five dimensions (tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy) and customer satisfaction. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics i.e. correlation and Principal component analysis for factor analysis. The study found that student had a positive perception and were satisfied with the services offered by mobile service providers. The study also found a significant relationship between all the five dimensions of service quality (i.e. tangibility, reliability, assurance, responsiveness and empathy) and customer satisfaction. Factor that had highest impact on students’ satisfaction were customer care, connectivity of the mobile service providers’ network and employee behavior. In view of the findings, the researcher recommended that Mobile service providers need to improve network coverage which was ranked the lowest on service quality aspects. Continuous training of employees to achieve continuous improvement of service quality. Continuous updating of machines and equipment to embrace continuous changing technology. Mobile service providers should benchmark their services with best mobile service providers even outside the country.
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF CONVENTIONAL AND ISLAMIC BANKING PRODUCTS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN KISUMU, KENYA
(2017-06) Assienin Dova Naka Michael Jordan
TEACHER AND STUDENT RETENTION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH IN EAST KENYA UNION CONFERENCE
(2017-06) Shadrack M. R. Kamundi
The study aimed at establishing the factors which influence low retention of teachers and students in secondary schools of the SDA Church in EKUC. It employed a concurrent mixed methods research design and adopted an exploratory approach using a descriptive survey. This was to investigate the factors which influenced the retention of teachers and students in EKUC schools. Out of the twenty secondary schools in the Union, the researcher targeted eleven which sat for the national exams since 2008. The subjects of the study included teachers, students, principals, the Conferences/Field Education Directors and the BoM chairpersons. The study was based on expectancy theory of motivation which states that certain behavior leads to expected outcome. In the research, certain behaviors by the relevant authorities should lead to high retention of students and teachers. Teachers should be availed bursary funds for career advancement, given incentives for motivation and be made to believe that they are appreciated by the school administration. The administration should assist the needy students to get financial support. The findings showed that two independent variables (school administration and motivation strategies) commonly contributed to retention of teachers and students. School administration was the most common factor which contributed to low retention, among the two groups. It was found important to carry out exhaustive studies on each of the study variables for comparative purposes in public schools and undertake exploratory and in-depth studies on the same.
COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY: IMPLEMENTATION AND PERCEIVED IMPACT ON WORKFORCE PREPAREDNESS IN SOUTHERN PROVINCE, RWANDA
(2017-06) MBARUSHIMANA NELSON
This study investigated on implementation and perceived impact of competency-based curriculum in tourism and hospitality on the workforce preparedness in Southern Province, Rwanda. This study was guided by constructivism theory. The study used concurrent mixed methods and the respondents (graduates of VTCs) were purposively selected. Analysis employed descriptive statistics, Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient to establish relationships among variables. multiple regression was used to identify best predictors of workforce preparedness, and through thematic approach, qualitative data enhanced the discussions. Graduates from VTCs offering tourism and hospitality courses in culinary arts level three were happy on how they were prepared for the workforce. Even though the grand mean revealed positive perceptions, other important variables that influence the effectiveness of competency based program were unfavourably perceived by both graduates and hotel managers. The findings revealed that there is a positive and moderate relationship between competency-based curriculum implementation and workforce preparedness, therefore, the null hypothesis was rejected. Teaching-learning process, identification of competencies and assessment were found to be predictors of workforce preparedness. The study recommended that MBAROVE’s model be used to guide proper implementation of competency-based curriculum in VTCs offering tourism and hospitality courses in culinary arts in Rwanda. The study suggested that a similar study be done at national level in all TVETs and that the Ministry of Education to provide trainings to national curriculum developers that enhance global competitiveness in competency-based curriculum.
AN EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM IN SELECTED DISTRICT COUNCILS IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF MALAWI
(2017-06) Marie Maseko
This study evaluated the effectiveness of internal control system and the level of accountability in selected district councils in the central region in Malawi using the committee of sponsoring organization of the Treadway commission (COSO) internal control framework. The COSO internal control framework consist of five interrelated elements which include: control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring. The variables in the study were internal control and accountability. The variables under accountability focused on the internal control objectives which included safeguarding of assets, reliability in financial reporting and effectiveness and efficient operations. The research was a case study design, and it used descriptive and correlational methods. The study also used regression to find the best predictor of accountability of the five components in the COSO internal control framework. Data was collected using questionnaires. Respondents were 101 out of 105 accountants and internal auditors of the selected district councils. The study used the SPSS in the analysis of the data collected. The findings from this study demonstrated ineffectiveness in the internal control system of the selected district councils. The study also demonstrated there is a significant relationship between accountability and internal control activities. The study findings indicated that information and communication and control environment are the best predictors of accountability. The study concluded that an ineffective internal control system results in realizing poor accountability. It was recommended that the local government authority should find effective ways to eliminate potential of fraud and misuse of council resources such as encouraging people to report such practices when they occur. The council management should be committed to integrity and ethical values and that should be emphasized to the rest of the employees.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE TOOLS ON THE QUALITY OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN KAMPALA, UGANDA
(2017-06) Amoah Gyamfuaa Rose
The problem of the study was that the effectiveness of accounting software tools on the quality of financial statements in Kampala, Uganda was not known. Therefore the objective of this study was to find out the above, establish a relationship between accounting software tools and the quality of financial statements and also to find out the characteristics of accounting software tools that best determine the quality of financial statements. According to several studies, it is very difficult to measure the effectiveness of accounting software tools and how it is related to the quality of financial statements hence this called for more investigation. The study used descriptive and correlational research design to analyse data from 113 accountants that were purposively selected from 10 different universities. A self administered questionnaire was used to gather data and analysis were made. The findings from this study indicated the accounting software tools used in universities were effective due to the presence of these characteristic and they are modules and functionality, system integration, customization and automation which in turn had a positive effect on financial statements hence making them quality. Furthermore, there was a significant positive relationship between the characteristics of accounting software tools and the quality of financial statements apart from modules and functionality and faithful representation that had no significant relationship between them and also report and analysis and faithful representation which means that the more the characteristics of accounting software tools are improved, the more the financial statements will be of quality. Modules and functionality was the best characteristic that determined the quality of financial statements. It was recommended that universities should come up with a way of integrating their accounting software tools to other systems in and out of the university.
CORRELATES OF COMMITMENT TO CAREER CHOICE OF PRE-SERVICE EDUCATION STUDENTS IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
(2017-06) Petronilla Ndungwa Mwangi
The study attempted to establish the correlates of commitment to career choice of pre-service education students in six public and private universities in Kenya. The third and fourth year pre-service education students were the respondents in this study. The study is founded on two theories; the Atkinson’s Expectancy-Value theory and Bandura’s Self efficacy theory. Correlational research design and concurrent mixed method approach was employed in this study. Purposive, cluster and convenience sampling methods were used. Data were gathered by the use of questionnaires and interviews. In data analysis, frequencies, means, standard deviation, linear regression and Pearson product moment correlation coefficient were used. The pre-service education students were found to be moderately committed to their career choice and that intrinsic motivation, self-concept, status of the teaching profession, fallback and socio-cultural beliefs were correlated to career choice. Fallback however had an inverse correlation to the commitment of career choice. The pre-service education students chose teaching as a career because they had passion for teaching and wanted to make a positive change in the education sector. They also felt that the KUCCPS needs to come up with a better way of placing students into the teaching profession but not just through the cluster points attained in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. The pre-service education students felt that the entry requirements to the teaching profession need to be raised to make the profession comparable with other professions like medicine, engineering, and law among others. Other factors like interest and ability should be put into consideration when placing students in the teaching profession. The study recommends the implementation of the predictive model to enhance commitment and reduce wastage of human resources when trained teachers opt for other job opportunities.
ASSESSING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTIONALITY AND ACCOUNTING QUALITY IN SELECTED FIRMS AT THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE, KENYA
(2017-06) Katieno Jeff Oganga
In view of sudden collapse of some reputable companies, this study examines whether the internal audit departments in selected companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange are functional and assesses the level of accounting quality in the financial statements of the selected companies. Finally, it explores the relationship, if any, between the functionality of internal audits and accounting quality. The indicators of internal audit functionality are identified as internal audit structure, internal audit independence and management support. Questionnaires were purposively administered to ten selected companies to evaluate perception of internal audit functionally while on accounting quality; Healy Model of earnings management was used. The weakest perceived indicator of internal audit functionality was found to be internal audit independence where political pressure was perceived as the greatest barrier to internal audit functionality. On accounting quality three of the ten selected companies showed undesirable levels of accruals hence poor accounting quality. It is recommended that corporate governance report of listed companies should include a signed statement on internal auditor independence. Finally accounting bodies should also explore ways of managing discretionary accruals to improve on accounting quality.

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