METROPOLITAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY A REPORT ON THE

PRACTICAL FIELD ATTACHMENTB USINESS ADMINISTRATION

AND MANAGEMENT IN LINDA’S UNISEX BEAUTY

SALON, MENGO

BY

NAMULI JOAN

18/CCH/001/UMC

ACADEMIC SUPERVISOR

A FIELD ATTACHMENT TRAINING REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT

OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

IN FULFILMENT OF THEREQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD

OF CERTIFICATE IN FASHION AND DESIGN OF

METROPOLITAN INTERNATIONAL

UNIVERSITYKAMPALA CAMPUS

NOVEMBE - DECEMBER

2020
DELARATION

I…………………………………………,hereby declare that this document is my original work

and has not been submitted to any University/Higher learning institutions. It contains activities
undertaken at Linda’s Unisex Beauty Salon, Mengo during Internship training.

Signature ……………………………………… Date ……………………………………………

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APPROVAL

This document has been approved by the field supervisor Mr. and University Academic
Supervisor Madam

Sign……………………………………Date……………………………………………………….

Field Supervisor

Sign……………………………………Date……………………………………………………

University Academic Supervisor.

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DEDICATION

I dedicate this report to my Parent, for their words of encouragement and financial support in my
Education. May the almighty father protect and bless them

It’s been a tough journey and I thank you all.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to acknowledge the almighty God for his protection and guidance throughout the
internship. My Special heartfelt appreciation goes to the chief coordinator of Linda’s Unisex
Beauty Salon, Mengo for giving me the opportunity to conduct my internship training with the
organization. And my sincere thanks go to my field supervisor for the guidance and counseling,
skills he was able to give me during the internship training. I also like to thank my academic
supervisor Madam Mutesi Catherine who sacrificed her time in making sure the internship was a
I cannot forget my fellow internship thank you all for being cooperative and for the team ethics

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ABSTRACT

This document is a report about field attachment done at Linda’s Unisex Beauty Salon, Mengo
by NAMULI JOAN between November- December 2020 and it has 4 Chapters
Chapter 1. That covers the organization's background, location, organization structure, mission,
vision and various departments.

Chapter 2 consists of the activities during the field work which includes when internship started,
activities engaged in, level of supervision during training, level of team work in the organization
and finally the level of exposure.

Chapter 3 describes the level of accomplishment of duties and responsibilities, knowledge and
skills gained benefits of field attachment, challenges faced during the field work study.

Chapter 4 covers all personal assessments, recommendations and conclusion. In this report, the
last is reference indicating the sources of materials to have been used that contributed in
compiling my final report.

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

LUBS...................... Linda’s Unisex Beauty Saloon

MIU........................ Metropolitan International University

BS---------------------Bridal styling

WS---------------------Washing Towel

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
DELARATION.................................................................................................................................................i
APPROVAL...................................................................................................................................................ii
DEDICATION................................................................................................................................................iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.................................................................................................................................iv
ABSTRACT....................................................................................................................................................v
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS..................................................................................................vi
CHAPTER ONE..............................................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................1
1.0 General Background Of The Organization.........................................................................................1
1,1 Location.............................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Vision Of The Organization................................................................................................................1
1.3 Mission Of Linda’s Unisex Beauty Salon............................................................................................1
1.4 Objectives Of Linda’s Unisex Beauty Salon........................................................................................1
1.5 Core Values Of Linda’s Unisex Beauty Salon......................................................................................2
1.6 Gender Composition In The Organization..........................................................................................2
1.7 The general Organizational Structure Of Linda’s Unisex Beauty Saloon, Mengo...............................2
CHAPTER TWO.............................................................................................................................................4
STUDENTS EXPERIENCE...............................................................................................................................4
2.0 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................4
2.1 When Internship Was Started...........................................................................................................4
2.2 Activities Engaged In..........................................................................................................................4
2.3 Level Of Supervision While At Training..............................................................................................5
2.4 Level Of Team Work In Organization.................................................................................................5
2.5 Level Of Exposure During Field Work Training...................................................................................5
CHAPTER THREE..........................................................................................................................................5
EVALUATION OF FIELD ATTACHMENT / INTERNSHIP TRAINING..............................................................5
3.0 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Level Of Accomplishment Of Duties And Responsibilities.................................................................6
3.2 New Knowledge And Skills Gained.....................................................................................................6

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 Flexibility With Salon Work Schedule....................................................................................................6
Physical Stamina For Working In A Salon..............................................................................................6
3.3 Benefits Of Field Attachment.............................................................................................................6
3.4 Challenges Faced...............................................................................................................................7
3.4.1 Personal challenges........................................................................................................................7
3.4.2 Organization challenges..................................................................................................................7
CHAPTER FOUR............................................................................................................................................8
PERSONAL ASSESSMENT, RECOMMENDATION / CONCLUSION..............................................................8
4.0 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................8
4.1 Personal Assessment Of The Entire Field Attachment Experience.....................................................8
4.2 Recommendation To Organization....................................................................................................8
The organization should act as referee to the students where the particular student applies for any job.. 8
4.3 Recommendation To The Institution.................................................................................................8
CONCLUSION.............................................................................................................................................10
APPENDICES..............................................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................................12

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 CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.0 General Background Of The Organization

Linda’s Unisex Beauty Saloon,Mengo is part of hair care service centers in Uganda that was
established to build capacity for improving air fashions and styles of clients and. was
established by group of individuals in consultation with other stakeholders with the major aim
offering quality services.

1,1 Location
Linda’sUnisex Beatuty Saloon,Mengo is located in Mengo, Kampala UgandaFeb 2018 with the

main objective is buying top quality products and tools, offering a large range of services and
hiring only well-trained employees to take care of ever increeasing clients.

1.2 Vision Of The Organization

To become regional leading disaster risk management organization

1.3 Mission Of Linda’s Unisex Beauty Salon

To serve customers with integrity by being loyal to them, the company and ourselves.To give
superior customer service consistently with happy relentless attitude while standing within
affordable budget for families.

1.4 Objectives Of Linda’s Unisex Beauty Salon

  Buying top quality products and tools, offering a large range of services and hiring only
well-trained employees to take care of your clients.
 Having more staff on hand during the day, staying open a bit later or training staff to be
quicker without sacrificing quality.
  To open a few new locations in the next year or scouting new cities to open a new
location ( disintegrating for more sales for the Linda’s Unisex Beauty Saloon)

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  Working toward reducing the franchise fees could also help Linda’s Unisex Beauty
Saloon to have more sales
 Special training programs for new employees, regular meetings to discuss problems or
complaints your employees may have, and offer incentives, such as a day off or a longer
lunch break, to those who perform well in Linda’s Unisex Beaty Saloon, Mengo

1.5 Core Values Of Linda’s Unisex Beauty Salon

The core values of disaster resilience initiative Uganda are the following

 Integrity- respect
 Add value
 Legendary Service
 Authenticity
 Positivity
 Profitability

1.6 Gender Composition In The Organization

I will bear witness to explain that Linda’s Unisex Beauty Salon is a gender free business
initiative where internship placement and employment are based on qualification not gender as
women have always hold office in different departments owner, manager, and other staff.“It’s
huge revenue of income for the salon. I generally see no downsides to offering unisex services
whatsoever; it should be the standard as far as I’m concerned in any modern salon nowadays.”

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1.7 The general Organizational Structure Of Linda’s Unisex Beauty Saloon,
Mengo

OWNER

MANAGER

STAFF
NON STAFF

Receiptionist Record keeper Accountant

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 CHAPTER TWO

STUDENTS EXPERIENCE

2.0 Introduction
The student’s involvement during the field work which includes the areas as follows. When
internship was started, activities engaged in, level of supervision during training, level of team
work on the organization and then finally the level of exposure.

2.1 When Internship Was Started

The internship training started on Monday 7th.November 2020 with orientation to office rules
and regulation facilitated by the coordinator of the organization. We were oriented and given
information about Linda’s Unisex Beauty Salon, Mengo and given further information about
different departments and activities to be done during our internship. We were also told that
Linda’s Unisex beauty salon, Mengo organization with high integrity

2.2 Activities Engaged In

I was engaged in so many activities such as;

Orientation; this was the first activity that I was engaged in during the internship training and it
was on the first day of the internship.

Review of lessons learnt; Here we were introduced on how to handle clients and the trainer
explained to us the importance of being friendly with clients..

We also learnt about bridal styling and new method of plinting.We also learnt on analyzing
clients skin, smartness and able to work for long hours and many others including maintenance
of hygiene throughout the work station.

This was just a fun to me because I enjoyed so much.

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2.3 Level Of Supervision While At Training
The supervision during the internship program Linda’s Unisex beauty Salon was fair and I liked
it because like a friendly interaction.

2.4 Level Of Team Work In Organization

Due to effective coordination between the trainers and the trainees In Linda’s Unisex Beauty
Salon, , we managed to work together as a team during our internship training period.

2.5 Level Of Exposure During Field Work Training

I was one of the interns who were widely exposed during the internship program in Linda’s
Unisex Beuty Salon, Mengo since we were introduced and assigned to various activities.

CHAPTER THREE

EVALUATION OF FIELD ATTACHMENT / INTERNSHIP TRAINING

3.0 INTRODUCTION
This chapter covers the level of accomplishment of duties and responsibilities, new knowledge
and skills gained benefits of field attachment, challenges faced during field work training.

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3.1 Level Of Accomplishment Of Duties And Responsibilities
Since we were good and quick in monitoring, through the effective coordination between the
trainers and the trainees and frequent discussions and practice we had with other interns after the
training, we were able to acquire more knowledge and skills about new plinting method

3.2 New Knowledge And Skills Gained

Communication skills; we were able to improve on our communication skills such as body
language, conversation skills with the clients and effective speaking through presentation.

Management skills; Students were engaged in how to manage the work in the organization
departments that were assigned to them.

 Flexibility With Salon Work Schedule

We were flexible and willing to work around them. A team player in the salon. I was able to
Show my fellow hair stylists and cosmetologists that i was always easy to work with and ready
to offer a helping hand.

Physical Stamina For Working In A Salon

I was able to maintain good stamina And the better overall shape at the work place and
enthusiastically handle whatever the day throws at me in the hair salon!

Time management;

The internees were required to keep time during working hours as recommended. For example
we were told to reach at the working place before 9am and we managed to follow that time by
reaching at 8:30.

Transparency and accountability;

we were advised to give accountability and to be transparent when needed.

3.3 Benefits Of Field Attachment

The internship training enabled students to develop good role models and personal mentors.

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Knowledge about new methods of plinting. This guides the internee to perform his or her
diligently.

Help to build capacity since field practice transforms the classroom lessons into reality.

Time management; Enables the interns adapt to office period allocation for better services.

3.4 Challenges Faced

3.4.1 Personal challenges

Most students were visited once including I but a student has to be visited at least 3 times by the
academic supervisor. This is actually the weakness in the side of the University.

Lack of identification by other staff from other stations due to lack of university IDs.

No meals for the interns in the organization. This led to personal stress.
Inadequate power; Power was not sufficient enough to aid the internship training.

3.4.2 Organization challenges

Limited office space / working space, mostly in finance department that led to congestion hence
a difficulty for the organization to control students in small room.

Limited time that made it impossible to continue with further training for detailed understanding
of certain things like computerized accounting

Inadequate facilities during the training, the organization had quality tools to carry out its
activities hence affected certain tasks like plinting with other new styles

Not enough field supervisors to handle the large number of interns.

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 CHAPTER FOUR

PERSONAL ASSESSMENT, RECOMMENDATION / CONCLUSION

4.0 INTRODUCTION
It discusses all the personal assessments, recommendations and conclusion. In this report, the last
is appendices as source of material that contributed in compiling my report.

4.1 Personal Assessment Of The Entire Field Attachment Experience.

I enjoyed a marvelous experience because I had a wonderful time with my field supervisor and
other trainers in the organization and fellow students that helped me to gain various skills and
experience through performing activities assigned to me. Field Visits, interaction with people in
the problem areas. During this field attachment, I got to know many places within Mengo and
how other similar services are run. Serious supervision to the workers and students, the
organization should increase and ensure more supervision over the employees in order to work
effectively and also eliminate workers who relax, work lazily and perform activities after seeing
their supervisors.

4.2 Recommendation To Organization

 Embrace Technology
In future Linda’s Unisex beauty Salon should embrace in. Keeping up with technology is
important in any business. Rather than using old-fashioned techniques, software geared toward
salons can keep a business running smoothly. From scheduling and marketing to sending out
automated emails with specials, there is technology that can take a salon to the next level. New
techniques for marketing your salon may be a welcome addition

The organization should act as referee to the students where the particular student applies for
any job.
The organization should provide certificate after the internship training to show that he or she
has attended the training.

4.3 Recommendation To The Institution

I strongly recommend that; The different departments and faculties in the university should look
for internship places for the students because some of the students panic and cannot settle or
concentrate because they have failed to get companies to work with.. Or by establishing
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partnership with organization so that they can secure internship placements for students. It
should be mandatory for organizations/companies to offer industrial training/internship to
students so as to build on human resource capacity.
There should be continuous field attachment to students at least once or twice before completion
of the training.

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CONCLUSION
Finally , the training has come to an end and It has been indeed an opportunity moment for the
interns to have time to be in the field and taking a crucial part in the daily activities of the
organization. The interns took part in mostly, if not all of the activities something that helped to
increase on students’ knowledge and skills in relation to the field of study. This report is a
reflection of what we theoretically learnt from the university but in practical wise activities. The
students were therefore able to acquire a variety of skills mostly in new method of plinting. To
me the internship was fun, and therefore I would Linda’s Unisex Beauty Salon to continue giving
Students Avenue to do their industrial training from their organization.

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APPENDICES
School introductory letter to the organization (LUBS)

Acceptance letter from the organization (LUBS)

The logbook showing the daily activities done at the field of attachment

Pictorials of field attachment

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REFERENCES

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