http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/75 BSC Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:54:23 GMT 2025-11-28T19:54:23Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/135 Title: An Analysis of the Impact of Security of Oil Supply on the Price of Petroleum Products in Uganda Authors: Vanessa, Nagawa Bisaso Abstract: This study analyses the impact of security of oil supply on the price of petroleum products in Uganda. This task was accomplished by analyzing the oil flow in Uganda, oil price determination, oil price cycles, factors that disrupt the supply of oil in Uganda. The study also looked at the security of oil supply in the country. Once the results were in, the research examined the country’s oil and gas dynamics through private oil companies and government companies. The area of study was mainly a private owned oil company which was Meru Petroleum (U) Limited with a sample size of 153 respondents who were selected using purposive sampling. The study revealed that there are many factors that disrupt the supply of oil and they include OPEC decisions, logistics, geo-political tensions, natural disasters, technical accidents and others. In addition, the study discovered that oil flow disruption is in relation to many challenges for example high cost of oil truck maintenance, stringent technical and legal requirements, and lack of working capital. Description: A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of Business and Administration in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Oil and Gas Management at the Institute of Petroleum Studies Kampala in Affiliation To UCU. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/135 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/123 Title: Employee Health and Safety Management in the Oil and Gas Industry: Authors: Silvia, Ambrose Lomin Pitia Abstract: In South Sudan, work-related injuries continue to be a big problem and the situation in the oil and gas industry is considered one of the most dangerous. It is estimated that over 15% of workers die every year from occupational hazards (Nwanna, 2019). This study was aimed at examining the employee health and safety management in South Sudan oil and gas sector, with Greater Pioneer Operating company as a case. The study employed a cross-sectional design and primary data was collected from a purposive sample of 14 employees of GPOC and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Majority of the respondents for this study were females with 57.1%, and most of the respondents were in the age bracket of 30 to 39 years. Most of the respondents were Bachelor’s degree holders. The most frequently reported health hazard were personal near misses (92.9%), followed by work related injuries and confined space each with (64.3%). This was followed by 50% who reported new machines as a health hazard, and finally, 28.6% identified stress from travelling long distances as a workplace hazard. The study findings revealed that the respondents had a high level of awareness and positive attitudes towards occupational safety and health. However, most of the respondents agreed that their employees showed high commitment levels towards employee safety and health. The researcher recommends that a related study been conducted about the effect of demographic factors, knowledge, and attitudes on the implementation of Occupational safety and health, and appropriate measures be put in place to improve the functioning of the committee responsible for occupational safety and health at GPOC. Description: A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of Business Administration in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for The Award of a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Oil and Gas Management of Uganda Christian University. Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/123 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/98 Title: An Analysis of the Competitive Strategies Adopted by Local Companies in the Oil and Gas Industry Authors: Bobby, Kalevi Bagyenda Abstract: Most petroleum and gas tenders are still given to foreign companies, despite the mandate of the local content legislation. Ugandan businesses often find that their business strategies have had to deal primarily with major foreign conglomerates. This research therefore served to determine the competitive strategies used by the local oil companies to create competitive advantage in the Petroleum industry. To achieve this, various competitive advantage factors are examined and tested with regards to local oil and gas companies. This was done by employing a quantitative-cross sectional research design thereby designing a questionnaire that investigated the competitive advantage strategies used. Out of the 130 questionnaires administered, 96 were returned, of which only 80 were valid. The findings were presented through percentages, means, standard deviations and frequencies. The information was also represented by use of table, charts and in prose-form. This was done by tallying up responses, computing percentages of variations in response as well as describing and interpreting the data in line with the study objectives. Based on the research findings and answers to research questions, the researcher made the conclusion that quality service offered, distribution channels, reputation factors, technology, human resource management and innovation were used by many local oil and gas companies to advance competitiveness. The least factor that influenced competitive advantages of firms in the local oil and gas industry at little extent were having a well planned and executed strategy that is sustainable. The results of the study reveal that most local oil companies profile their customers and tailor their products to meet their specific needs. Also, the study found out that most local oil companies have divisions within the firm that are designed to cater for the specific client segments. The local oil companies operate at low costs and they boost their reputation towards the third party by maintaining high quality products. From the research findings it can be concluded that the competitiveness of any local oil companies is determined by how well the companies can satisfy its clients’ needs by analyzing their need and surpassing their expectations. This can also be enhanced by the local oil companies meeting these needs at lowest cost possible and not compromising on the quality of the product. Description: A Dissertation Submitted To The School Of Business In Partial Fulfilment Of The Requirements For The Award Of A Bachelor Of Science Oil And Gas Management, Institute Of Petroleum Studies Kampala In Affiliation To UCU. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/98 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/93 Title: Rewarding System and Employee Performance in Uganda’s Downstream Oil and Gas Sector Authors: Sheebah, Mugume Abstract: This study investigated the effects of the rewarding system on employees’ performance in the Downstream oil and Gas sector especially in the not so big petroleum Stations of Uganda, that is Mogas, Oryx and Gaz. The problem of the study was the poor rewarding system which resulted in rampant voluntary resignations of middle staff and support stuff. The trend of resignation had proven that the stations could not ably retain her stuff for more than two years. The objectives of the study were to assess the impact of financial rewards and non-financial rewards on employee performance in the downstream Oil and Gas sector of Uganda. The study was based on Guest Model Theory of (1997) and the Herzberg’s Two-Factor theory where it was noted that employees are always seeking for equity and fairness between what they bring into the organization and what they get out in terms of rewards against the perceived inputs and rewards given to other employees. The research design was cross-sectional and was analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. Collection of data was done using the Questionnaires. The study population was 150 employees of which a sample of 108 elements was selected using simple random sampling out of which 100 respondents attended to the research which accounted for 92.6% response rate. The researcher used a Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 19 to analyze collected data. The Cronbach’s coefficient Alpha technique was used to assess relationship between the two variables and the regression analysis technique was employed to assess the magnitude of the relationship. The findings of the study revealed that both financial and non-financial rewards have got a significant effect on employee performance. The study recommended that downstream oil and gas companies needed to increase on the salaries offered to staff and to broaden on the non-financial rewards offered to staff especially the other benefits offered for example housing allowance, transport and that staff are given option to choose their medical insurance service provider instead of offering them one option or none at all. Management should also ensure that Bonus payment is equitably distributed among staff and that this reward policy is communicated to all staff within the organization. Future studies can be carried out on the effectiveness of the process of designing and implementation of these rewards. Description: A thesis Submitted to The School of Business in Partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of a Bachelors Degree of Science in Oil and Gas Management at the Institute of Petroleum Studies Kampala with Affiliation to UCU Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/93 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z