Methodology

CHAPTER THREE

METHODOLOGY

3.0 Introduction

This chapter presents the methodology which consists of the research design, area of study, study population, sample population and selection, sampling technique, data collection method, data quality control, data collection procedures and limitations of the study.

3.1 Research design

The study adopted a descriptive research design because of the nature of the variables that at hand; to produce data required for quantitative and qualitative analysis and to allow simultaneous description of views, perceptions and opinions at any single point in time (White, 2000).

Descriptive research enabled the researcher to obtain in-depth information on interests and opinions of the respondents concerning the study variables. This design yielded rich data that led to important recommendations.

3.2 Area of the study

The study was carried out at UNRA at plot 95 Kampala road.

3.2 Study Population and Sample Size

The study targeted, Administration, accounting staffs, procurement and disposal staffs, and Top management and the total population is 30 (UNRA employee records, 2015).

3.3 Sampling Techniques

According to (Amin, 2005) sampling involves selecting a sample of the population in such a way that samples of the same size have equal chances of being selected.

The sample comprised of 30 respondents that were selected in a way that 3 respondents were from the accounting department, 10 from administration, 10 from Accounting and 7 respondents who are top management. While carrying out research, purposive sampling was be applied to the above different categories of respondents.

Table 1 below shows the summary of the sample size of the respondents and the sampling techniques that was used in the study.

Table: Sample size of the respondents

3.4 Data Collection Methods

Source of data was from both primary and secondary sources.

• Primary data

Primary data was obtained from the questionnaires administered on the target respondents to gain opinions and practices on influence of ethics on the financial management at UNRA.

3.5 Data Collection Instruments

The major instruments for data collection were both questionnaires. Surveys were just one part of a complete data collection and evaluation strategy. The major method of data collection for the study were the survey, which was done using selected instruments like questionnaires. The questionnaire provided respondents with ample time to comprehend the questions raised and hence, they were able to answer factually.

3.5.1 Questionnaires

The questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data. The researcher administered the questionnaires to respondents in different departments including, administration, accounting, accounting and disposal, suppliers which were designed basing on study objectives and questions. Respondents read and wrote the questionnaires themselves. The questionnaires were close ended and were considered convenient because they were administered to the literate and its anonymous nature fetched unhindered responses.

3.6 Data Collection Procedures

Upon receiving the University permission to carry out research, the area of study was visited for purposes of familiarization.  The researcher sought permission from staff and once allowed to proceed with research, questionnaires were issued and interviews were carried out with the selected staff.

3.7 Quality Control of Data Instruments

The instrument took taken to the supervisor to check its correctness there after pilot study was carried out to find out if it measures what it is meant to for.

3.8 Data Processing and Analysis

The raw data was coded, edited, and arranged ready for analyzing only completed raw data was analyzed using statistical tables and graphs.