DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2015.v03i02.024

Pages: 505-509

This research article correlates the effect of motivation of human resources on synergy of Greater Bushenyi Districts Local Government (GBDLG). Employing descriptive research design, a structured questionnaire and an interview guide were utilized to garner data which was used to answer the research question on how motivation of human resources contributes to synergy in local governments of Greater Bushenyi Districts. Data was analyzed with the help of frequencies, percentages, means, Fisher’s one way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson Linear correlation coefficient (PLCC) and Regression analysis. The support of motivation of human resources to synergy was satisfactory. Synergy in GBDLG was satisfactory: bench marking, democracy and empowerment. Motivation of human resources was found to be significantly associated with synergy. It was resolved that motivation of human resources positively and significantly affects synergy in GBDL .The researcher recommends in a sense that government should encourage equal employment opportunities in terms of motivation of human resources, ensure flexibility in rules and regulations; train employees, foster synergy, reduce interference or domination by central government in district affairs; ensure free and fair elections and increase funding for local governments.