Global Advanced Research Journal of Management and Business Studies (GARJMBS) ISSN: 2315-5086 July 2012 Vol. 2(7), pp 374-383

Copyright © 2013 Global Advanced Research Journals   

Original Research Articles

Career Development Challenges faced by Academic Staff of Uganda Colleges of Commerce

Hojops Odoch J.P¹, Edward Oding-Wacha²,  Sudi Nangoli³

¹Department of Business Administration, Makerere University Business School

²Uganda College of Commerce, Soroti3Department of Business Administration, Makerere University Business School

Corresponding author Email: kimayoka@gmail.com

Accepted 03 May 2013


 

Abstract

The study was focused on specific objective of examining career development of academic staff in the Uganda Colleges of Commerce. The methodology used included questionnaires and interviews; questionnaires were administered to selected staff in the three Colleges. The Principals of these colleges were also interviewed and in addition, some Ministry Officials were also contacted. The findings of the study reveal that there is a positive relationship between government policy, environmental factors, political factors and career development. The recommendation put forward was that government policies be reviewed regularly particularly on recruitment, promotion and training; meanwhile UCCs management were encouraged to put more effort to develop their staff and finally the study concluded by urging all stakeholders to consider upholding career development activities which would empower the individual staff and eventually overall societal development. 

Keywords: Career development, challenges, Uganda Colleges of Commerce, Staff development