Risk Analysis and Staff Performance of Kampala Metropolitan Police-Uganda

Abstract

World over, researchers and risk managers have become increasingly interested in analyzing risks affecting performance of organizations; Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) is not exceptional. This paper examined the relationship between risk analysis and staff performance of Kampala Metropolitan Police. A mixed methodology approach was applied to achieve the set objective. Quantitative data were collected using questionnaires from 148 respondents. Qualitative data in contrast, were collected by means of interviews which were conducted with key informants. Analytical techniques of correlation and regression analysis were applied to the quantitative data, while content analysis procedure was applied to the qualitative data. Results confirmed that risk analysis significantly influence staff performance risk analysis (r=0.335, p=0.000). Based on the findings, the study concluded that performance improves with better risk management strategies. The study recommends the line ministry to design policies pertaining to risk management matters, KMP should diversify on risk analysis methodologies among other factors in order to improve staff performance.