Journal
Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research
MJAMR
The Effect Of Workplace Conflict Management On Employee Relations At The National Water And Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), Kampala, Uganda
Ochen Lawrence1, Kabanda Richard2
| Journal | Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (MJAMR) |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 5, No. 5 |
| Published | 31 May 2026 |
| ISSN | 3006-4384 |
Abstract
This study examined the effect of workplace conflict management on employee relations at the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) in Kampala, Uganda. The research was motivated by increasing reports of interpersonal and structural conflicts within public utility organisations in Uganda, which had adversely affected service delivery and staff morale. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design with both quantitative and qualitative approaches. A sample of 120 respondents was selected from NWSC Kampala using stratified random sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and key informant interviews, then analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis via SPSS version 25. The findings revealed that negotiation (β=0.412, p
Keywords
Workplace Conflict
Conflict Management
Employee Relations
Negotiation
Mediation
Arbitration
NWSC
Uganda
Cite This Article
Ochen Lawrence1 & Kabanda Richard2 (2026). The Effect Of Workplace Conflict Management On Employee Relations At The National Water And Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), Kampala, Uganda. Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research, 5(5). https://journals.miu.ac.ug/pages/article.php?article_id=449