Performance Management and Quality of Lecturers’ Services at Makerere University
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between goal setting and quality of lecturers’ services. This was based on the deteriorating quality of lecturers’ services in Makerere University, the pioneer university in Uganda. The study was a cross-sectional survey, targeting academic staff in College of Humanity and Social Sciences (CHUSS), College of Commerce and Business Administration (CoBAMS) and College of Education and External Studies (CEES). These lecturers were selected using simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. It was analysed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient index and regression analysis techniques. Results revealed that there was a highly positive significant impact between goal setting and quality of lecturers’ services (teaching, research supervision, writing and publication, and finally community services). It was hence concluded that goal setting is a strong predictor of quality of lecturers’ services. Thus, a recommendation that once lecturers’ quality of services is to be enhanced at Makerere University there should be high engagement of lecturers on boards, council, senate to influence decisions geared towards achieving university objectives missions and goals.
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