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    Authentic Leadership, Risk Management and Supply Chain Resilience in the Dairy Sector A Case of Kampala District, Uganda.
    (Makerere University Business School, 2026-10-06) Nabukenya, Prisca
    This research sought to investigate the correlation between authentic leadership, risk management and supply chain resilience in the Uganda dairy sector, a case of Kampala district. This study was initiated because of the Covid-19 pandemics and foot & mouth disease impact on the dairy supply chain. This investigation adopted a comprehensive and evaluative framework utilizing a snapshot survey research framework to collect data from the surveyed community. 150 respondents were considered for the study. A stratified sampling approach was used to ensure representation across different categories of milk processing plants, depots and Retail outlets. The population of milk processing plants, depots and retail outlets was stratified based on characteristics such as size. From each stratum, a proportional number of milk processing plants, depots and retail outlets was randomly selected. Purposive sampling was applied to ensure a representative selection of participants from different levels while collecting information from the respondents in the selected milk processing plants, distribution depots and retail outlets. The information underwent reliability testing and findings were presented according to the research aims. The findings of the investigation revealed a strong relationship between authentic leadership and supply chain resilience within the dairy sector. The findings further displayed a relationship between authentic leadership and risk management. With further analysis, I found out that risk management and supply chain resilience have a great impact on each other. This indicates that the connection between authentic leadership and risk management could foster an atmosphere conducive to the adoption of risk identification, mitigation and response strategies throughout the supply chain, thereby boosting its resilience. This also shows that leadership impact on risk management may encourage risk awareness, decision-making, transparent communication, and a culture that supports risk management initiatives. The study recommends that dairy firms should encourage leaders to foster a culture of open communication among employees as some of the risks that may arise due to closed communication can be addressed openly by employees hence facilitating supply chain resilience. In addition, firms should invest in leadership development programs that focus on strengthening the ties between employees and leaders which enhances employee performance and is key to enhancing the firm’s supply chain resilience as employees will positively respond to risks as they are positively drawn to the firm’s performance. Dairy firms should do a thorough mapping of the dairy supply chain to identify risks that may affect supply and perform risk assessments to realize the likely impact of risks on the dairy supply chain and put in place risk mitigation measures.