Delegation and Job Satisfaction: An Evaluation of the Relationship within Ugandaas Primary Education Sector
Keywords:
delegation, job satisfaction, structural equation modeling, uganda
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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 Research limitations implications The focus of the study was teachers working at Universal Primary schools in Eastern Uganda only Study was cross sectional therefore future studies should consider investigation job satisfaction of Universal Primary school teachers from a longitudinal angle since respondents views vary over time Also this study considered some schools in Eastern Uganda which puts the issue of generalizability into question 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
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