Management theories and their implications on private institutions in Uganda. A case study of Islamic University in Uganda

Western management theories have been developed and widely implemented in Africa, especially in Uganda. Studies in management have been dominated Uganda by the literature on management concepts. In addition to providing a descriptive analysis, the study charts the historical development of each school of thought, emphasizing its drawbacks and significance for management practice. This study looked at new ideas in modern management practice. Still, it found a significant deficiency in the depth of the literature on applying these management approaches at Islamic universities in Uganda.To close this gap, the study looked at the essential components of each management theory and offered instances of private institution models built with comparable concepts or techniques. The findings used historical and narrative analysis to show how Western management techniques were applied at Uganda's Islamic University. The study concluded that management practice in Uganda could be enhanced if specific socio-cultural factors are adequately considered when applying management concepts.