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HOW IMMIGRANTS’ SOCIAL NETWORKS INFLUENCE THEIR

EMPLOYMENT OUTCOME IN UGANDA.

A CASE STUDY OF MBALE CITY.

BY

ILOLI ISAAC
22/2/TU/022/PDFW
TEL: 0777029616/0700341590.
EMAIL: isaaciloli02@gmail.com

A SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE, PREPARED TO ENABLE THE MINISTRY OF

ICT AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE UGANDA TO PROVIDE TAILOR-MADE ICT
SERVICES TO ALL IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES IN THE COUNTRY.

TEAM UNIVERSITY.
TASK: COURSEWORK.
COURSE UNIT: RESEARCH METHODS.
COURSE CODE: PGH 115.
LECTURER’S NAME: MR. KUSOLO FELIX.
TEL:o773221698
DATE OF SUBMISSION
15th OCT.2022
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KEY DEFINITIONS
1. SOCIAL NETWORK. (Independent variable)
A social network is a term used to describe a variety of platforms, applications, and

technologies that allow people to interact socially with others over the web.ie.

Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, blogs, and other sites that have content based on user

engagement and user-generated content (UGC).

2. EMPLOYMENT.(Dependent variable)

Employment is an agreement between an individual and another entity that stipulates the

responsibilities, payment terms and arrangement, rules of the workplace, and is recognized by

the government

3. IMMIGRANT.

An immigrant is a person who has either chosen or been forced to leave their country

and come to live permanently in a different country.

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SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE:

Dear respondent,
I am Iloli Isaac, research personnel in the ministry of ICT and National Guidance Uganda. I am
carrying out research on how immigrants’ social networks influence their employment outcomes
in Mbale city. It is with great pleasure that you have been selected for the sample. This study is
basically for tailor-made ICT service purposes to all migrant communities in the country and the
information obtained will be kept with the utmost confidentiality. For any urgent assistance, call
me at 0777029616 or 0700341590 or email: isaaciloli02@gmail.com.
Kindly help me generate solutions to the following Questions:
(Tick the appropriate)
Section A: Democratic Data
1. What is your sex?
A) Male B) Female

2. What is your marital status?

A) Single B) Married
3. What is your education level of attainment?
A) O level B) A level C) Diploma D) Degree

4. Age
A) 18-30 B) 31-50 C) 51-59
D) 60 and above
5. What is your Level of Experience?
A) 1-5 years B) 6-10 years C) Above 10 years
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For questions onwards please indicate

1. Strongly agree 2. Agree 3. Not agree 4. Disagree 5. Strongly disagree.

SECTION: B: TO EXAMINE HOW IMMIGRANTS’ SOCIAL NETWORKS

INFLUENCE THEIR EMPLOYMENT OUTCOME IN UGANDA.

NO Item 1 2 3 4 5
SA A NS D SD

1 All social network platforms provide the latest and

most reliable vacancies.
2 Online Community is a common feature in the
immigrant’s family and/or relatives

3 Social network enhances the exchange of messages

and sharing of information.

4 Easy to know about employment opportunities and

their trends in your field of interest through social
networking.
5 All your information on all social network
platforms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, histogram, U-
tube, etc. is kept private.

6 Most people use online applications and interviews

and get jobs.
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SECTION C: TO IDENTIFY HOW IMMIGRANTS’ SOCIAL NETWORKS

INFLUENCE THEIR EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES IN UGANDA.
No ITEM 1 2 3 4 5
SA A NS D SD
1 Immigrants face more problems in connecting
online due to poor network systems in remote
areas.
2 They lack suitable training in internet usage, and
computer skills to sustain their job search.

3 poor educational background, as majorities are

un-educated

4 Immigrants lack information about modern

technologies and training opportunities which
concerns them

5 Employment opportunities are linked or received

using our personal accounts on different
platforms through emails.
6 Social networking is expensive in terms of data
due to high taxes imposed by government
agencies i.e. UCC.
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SECTION D: TO ASSESS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN IMMIGRANTS’ SOCIAL

NETWORKS AND EMPLOYMENT OUTCOME IN UGANDA

No Item 1 2 3 4 5
SA A NS D SD

1 Social networking is key to the success of

employment opportunities.

2 Social networking is a tedious activity.

3 Some immigrants rarely use and rely on social

networks.

4 It is always good to stay connected to online

communities as per employment opportunities
are concerned.
5 All adverts and interviews are done online.

6 Details such as shortlists and successful

candidates are put online.

Thank you for your cooperation.