http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/164 2026-04-07T12:38:52Z http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1682 A web-based platform for skilled job seekers; Case study: Kaizen Uganda limited Bernard, Ssekasanvu The landscape of talent acquisition and recruitment is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in digital technologies. Traditional methods often fail to efficiently match skilled job seekers with suitable opportunities, leading to inefficiencies and biases. This study addresses these challenges by proposing the development and evaluation of a web-based platform tailored for skilled job seekers. This platform aims to streamline the recruitment process through data-driven algorithms and user-friendly interfaces, enhancing the alignment between job seekers’ skills and employers’ requirements. By leveraging technology such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, the platform seeks to improve job matching accuracy, reduce biases in recruitment, and promote inclusivity. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating qualitative insights from stakeholders and quantitative metrics to assess usability, effectiveness, and user satisfaction. Key findings highlight the platform's potential to transform recruitment dynamics, offering practical recommendations for stakeholders in academia, industry, and policy. Ultimately, this study contributes to advancing more effective and equitable talent acquisition practices in the digital era, with implications for enhancing workforce diversity, economic productivity, and job market dynamics. Semwezi Andrew; Semwezi Andrew 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1681 Web based sales management: Case study: Lornah computer training centre Mathias, Wandeba Joel The word "sales" means the exchange of goods or services for money and an effective sales management system is important for the success of any business. The main goal of sales management is to streamline the sales process and increase profitability. This project focuses on developing a Web-Based Sales Management System (WBSMS) for small to medium-sized enterprises using a Lornah Computer Training Centre (LCTC) as the case study. The study examined the challenges faced by sales managers in the current sales process. It emphasizes how it can use Information Technology to manage their sales records and processes efficiently. This study provides insights into how best LCTC can handle its sales activities. Many traditional sales management systems do not meet the dynamic needs of businesses, leading to inefficiencies and lost opportunities. Security, data integrity, and ease of use are significant concerns for web-based sales systems, thus attracting considerable research interest in recent years. Currently, businesses relying on traditional sales processes encounter issues such as data entry errors, lack of real-time updates, and difficulty in tracking sales performance. This system was developed using HTML, PHP, and JavaScript for the front-end and back-end respectively, with MySQL as the database management system (DBMS). The development process involved designing the system architecture, user interfaces, and database schema. At the end of the project, a Web-Based Sales Management System for Lornah Computer Training Centre was developed. This system aims to provide a reliable, secure, and userfriendly platform to manage sales operations hence ensuring improved efficiency for managers. Babirye Nanteza Lucy; Babirye Nanteza Lucy 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1680 Online House Rental Management System; Case study: Nsambya estates Andrew, Mutebi This research was based at improving bookings and minimizing the cost. One of the problems cited at the hotel is that the hotel used to advertise their services on posters and on streets. For this case, the main purpose of the study was to develop an online rental house management system for the rental to minimize these problems. The main method used was the RAD from SSADM where the functional modules are developed in parallel as prototypes and are integrated to make the complete product for faster product delivery. Since there is no detailed preplanning, it makes it easier to incorporate the changes within the development process. The major tools that were used in the implementation an online rental house management system are; MySQL database server, Hypertext Pre-processor (PHP), Hypertext markup language (HTML), Cascading style sheets (CSS) and JavaScript. As well as collecting the relevant data through interviews, questionnaires, observations Therefore an online rental house management system was developed to solve the problems that the rental is facing due to use of manual system in the way that the system enables the rental to handle booking activities online and meet the satisfaction of their customers. Najjemba Catherine; Najjemba Catherine 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1679 Mobile-based blood bank and donor management system; Case study: Kaboyo health centre III Jovia, Nassaazi The purpose of this study was to develop a mobile-based blood bank and donor management system and the main aim of the project is to save lives of the people by providing blood. The system is developed using android so as to bring together donors and those in need of blood in an emergency. The donors as those in need of blood have to register themselves by providing their basic details in the mobile application. When there is a need for blood, the person should raise a request through the mobile application that is visible to all donors. After the request a notification is sent to all donors and the donor can accept or reject the request. This application reduces the time that would have been used in searching for the required blood through the blood banks and hospitals. Babirye Nanteza Lucy; Babirye Nanteza Lucy 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z