Enhancing Change Management for Improved Public Service Delivery: A Study of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)
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https://doi.org/10.47941/jbsm.2312Keywords:
Change Management, Service Delivery, Government Parastatals, Organizational Change, Public Services.Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the role of change management in improving service delivery within government parastatals in Uganda, specifically focusing on the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). It explored the enabling factors for change management on service delivery and assessed the effects of change management on service delivery within these parastatals.
Methodology: The study employed a cross-sectional and exploratory approach, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study population consisted of 298 participants from various departments within KCCA. Data collection methods included self-administered questionnaires, interviews with key informants, and documentary reviews. The study instruments were validated using the Content Validity Index, and reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and bivariate regression, while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis.
Findings: The study concluded that the enabling factors for change management on service delivery in government parastatals in Uganda are not well understood. Additionally, it found that change management does have a significant impact on service delivery within these institutions.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy (recommendations): Based on the conclusions, it is recommended that KCCA administrators enhance service delivery through a more holistic approach to change management. This should involve addressing various enabling factors and components of the change management framework to optimize service delivery outcomes.
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