TABLE OF CONTENT
DECLARATION ................................................................................. i
APPROVAL ...................................................................................... ii
DEDICATION ................................................................................. iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..................................................................... iv
TABLE OF CONTENT ........................................................................ v
LIST OF TABLES ............................................................................ vii
LIST OF FIGURES ........................................................................ viii
ABSTRACT ...................................................................................... ix
CHAPTER ONE ................................................................................ 1
1.0 Introduction .................................................................................... 1
1. 1 Back Ground of the Study ............................................................... 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem ................................................................. 2
1.3 Purpose of the Study ....................................................................... 3
1.4 Objectives of the Study .................................................................... 3
1. 5 Research Questions ......................................................................... 3
1. 6. Scope of the Study .......................................................................... 4
1. 7. Significance of the Study ................................................................ 4
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW ........................................... 5
2.0 Introduction .................................................................................... 5
2.1 Conceptual Frame Work. ................................................................. 5
2.2 Related Literature ............................................................................ 7
2.2.1 The Effect Of Autocratic Management Style On Labor Turn Over. .. 7
2.2.2 The Effect Of Democratic Style On Labor Turn Over. ..................... 9
2.2.3 The Effect of Free Reign Style on Labor Turnover. ....................... 10
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY ................................................ 12
3.0 Introduction .................................................................................. 12
3.1 Research Design ............................................................................ 12
3.2 Study Population ........................................................................... 12
3.3 Sample Size ................................................................................... 12
3.4 Sampling Procedure ....................................................................... 13
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3.5 Data Collection Methods ................................................................ 13
3.6 Data Collection Instruments .......................................................... 14
3.7 Research Procedure ....................................................................... 14
3.8 Data Analysis ................................................................................ 14
CHAPTER FOUR: INTERPRETATION, ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION
OF DATA ....................................................................................... 15
4.0 Introduction .................................................................................. 15
4.1 Demographic characteristics .......................................................... 15
4.1.1 Gender of respondents ................................................................ 15
4.1.2 Age of respondents ..................................................................... 16
4.1.3 Education level of respondents ................................................... 16
4.1.4 The effects of autocratic managerial style on labor turnover in
ESCO Uganda Limited ......................................................................... 19
4.1.5 The effects of Democratic managerial style on labour turnover in
ESCO Uganda Limited ......................................................................... 20
4.1.6 The effects of free-reign style on labour turnover in Esco Uganda
Limited ................................................................................................ 21
CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND
RECOMMENDATIONS ..................................................................... 22
5.0 Introduction .................................................................................. 22
5.1 Discussion of flndings .................................................................... 22
5.2 Summary of findings ..................................................................... 23
5.3 Conclusions ................................................................................... 24
5.4 Recommendations ......................................................................... 24
5.5 Area of further research ................................................................. 25
REFERENCES .............................................................................. .. 26
APPENDICES ................................................................................. 28
APPENDIX I: QUESTIONNAIRE ....................................................... 28
APPENDIX II: TIME FRAME FOR THE STUDY ................................. 31
APPENDIX III: BUDGET FOR THE STUDY . .................................... .. 32
APPENDIX IV: A MAP OF UGANDA SHOWING BUNDIBUGYO
DISTRICT ........................................................................................ 33
ABSTRACT The study was set to conduct an inquiry on the managerial styles and labor turnover in ESCO Uganda limited Bundibugyo district. It was guided by the purpose of the study which was to establish the relationship between managertal styles and labor turnover in ESCO Uganda limited Bundibugyo distiict. The objectives of the study were; to establish the effects of the autocratic style on labor turnover in ESCO Uganda limited. The effects of democratic style on labor turn over in ESCO Uganda limited Bundibugyo district. The effects of free reign managerial style on labor turnover in ESCO Uganda limited. The research used both quantitative and qualitative research approaches . the study also employed a sample of 20 respondents who were selected using purposive sampling and data collection using both closed and open ended questionnaires. According to findings of the study, the managerial styles used in ESCO Uganda limited include autocratic style, democratic style, free reign and style. these styles have both positive and negative effects, positive ones are high commitment. high employee satisfaction, better ways of communication, low grievances, employee participation and involvement among others and the negative ones include; tight rules and regulations. tight supervision, established policies and procedures, less job security and many others.
