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Adoption of Digital Cash Based Assistance in Humanitarian Contexts.
(2023) Mugizi, Sylvia
The study sought to establish the relationship between the Organisational culture of Humanitarian Organisations, Financial Service Providers’ technology readiness and adoption of Digital Cash Based Assistance in Humanitarian Context. The research objectives were to establish the relationship between Organisation culture of humanitarian organisations and adoption of DCBA in Humanitarian Organisations, to establish the relationship between Financial Service Providers (FSP’s) technology readiness and adoption of Digital Cash based Assistance in Humanitarian Organisations, and to establish the combined effect of Organisational culture of Humanitarian Organisations, Financial Service Providers’ technology readiness on adoption of Digital Cash Based in Humanitarian Context. The research problem was that there is evidence of low uptake of digital cash-based assistance by Humanitarian organisations. The research was based on a cross sectional design with a quantitative approach. A questionnaire was used to collect data from a sample of 32 humanitarian organisations. Simple random sampling was used to identify the organisations and to get the respondents from each of them. Results show that organisation culture of humanitarian organisations and adoption of DCBA are significantly related (r = .735**, p<.01), there is a positive significant relationship between Financial Service Providers (FSP’s) technology readiness and adoption of Digital Cash based Assistance in Humanitarian Organisations (r = .789**, p<.01). results also show that the two independent variables in combination predict 64.4 percent of the variance in Adoption of Digital Cash-Based Assistance (Adjusted R Square = 644). On the basis of these findings, it was recommended that the organisations need to conduct regular internal assessments focusing on their organizational culture as it relates to technology adoption, top management should prioritize the establishment of a culture that is receptive to technological innovation, that they should consider implementing a formalized evaluation process for assessing the technology readiness of potential FSP partners and it would be prudent for humanitarian organizations to advocate for and invest in capacity-building programs that target FSPs.
Analysis of Value for money in Public procurement in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)
(Makerere University Business School, 2018-08-24) Rubinga, Ronald Robert
This study sought to analyze the perception of selected stake holders on value for money in procurement conducted in Kampala Capital City Authority. The study was initiated as a result of continuous compromise of value for money as reflected in the three components that is, economy, efficiency and effectiveness. The objectives that guided this study were to examine the level of economy, efficiency and effectiveness of procurement in (KCCA), to establish the challenges facing KCCA in achieving value for money and to identify ways to enhance value for money in KCCA. To achieve this a sample of 110 procurement stakeholders comprising of both technical and political staff in KCCA was used to gather the required evidence. The tool that was used in data collection was the questionnaire. The key findings from the study were that value for money in KCCA was compromised because of many factors, such as the practice of not following procurement procedures as stipulated in the public procurement guidelines, unethical practices of the procurement staff like corruption, their desire to satisfy personal interests without considering public interest. These practices among other resulted in engaging un qualified suppliers who have no history of supplying in public institutions, other results of this has been poor quality services and products, late delivery of goods and services. Basing on the above conclusions recommendations were made among which included putting in place policies of user consultation before the statement of requirements are drawn and establishing and emphasizing a policy of procuring from accredited and competent suppliers. This would help in minimizing the procurement of goods and services of low quality and late delivery of supplies, thus maximizing value for money.
Co-Evolution and Sustainable Procurement in Humanitarian Organizations in Western Uganda.
(2023) Arimpa, Joan Shina
This study examines the mediating role of self-organization between co-evolution and sustainable procurement among humanitarian organizations. The objectives of the study were to establish the relationship between co-evolution and sustainable procurement, to establish the relationship between co-evolution and self-organization, to establish the relationship between self-organization and sustainable procurement and to examine the mediating role of self-organization in the relationship between co-evolution and sustainable procurement. The study was based on a cross-sectional design with a quantitative approach. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 26, after which the data were imported into Smart Pls version 4.0.9.0 for measurement validation, establishment of associations among the study variables and running regression analysis. The results indicate that co-evolution and self-organization have a significant influence on sustainable procurement. The results also show that self-organization partially mediates the relationship between co-evolution and sustainable procurement. The major limitation of the study is that the authors have used cross-sectional data to test these hypotheses. However, this was minimized following Guide and Ketokivi’s (2015) recommendation on how to address the limitations of cross-sectional data by targeting key respondents with the highest level of expertise required to answer the questionnaire. The study concludes that by collaborating with procurement partners, humanitarian organizations can acquire profound insights that can be shared, allowing them to develop new operational resources and strategies in response to challenges or changes in the complex environment when obtaining relief supplies. The study then recommends that humanitarian organizations should ensure that the resources suppliers bring to the table are significant and valuable in completing the procurement process. Humanitarian organizations should regularly communicate with their suppliers when purchasing relief supplies and exchange resources like data, information, and knowledge, as well as infrastructure.
Contractor Selection, Contract Financing and Operational Performance of Water Projects in South Western Uganda.
(2023) Twinomujuni, Kenneth
Uganda should ensure that during contract selection, there is proper bid evaluation, contract capacity and clear communication among the bidders and PPDA. This will enable the bidders to trust the system used during bid selection and the best bidder will always be awarded a contract which will result in to improvement in proper operationalization of the water project. The study sought to establish the relationship between contract selection, contract financing and operational performance among water projects in the South Western Region of Uganda. The study adopted a cross sectional and correlation quantitative design using 48 water projects that were drawn from a population of 55 water projects. The sample size was determined using Krejcie and Morgan Tables (1970). The data were tested for reliability and validity, analyzed using SPSS version 26 and results presented based on the study objectives. The correlation coefficient analysis revealed positive and significant relationships between contract selection, contract financing and operational performance among water projects which implies that when one variable is improved it leads to improvement of the other. Furthermore, the hierarchical regression analysis indicated that contract selection combined with contract financing have a greater predictive potential on the operational performance (Adj R2 of 0.450). However, it was further revealed that contract selection has a more direct effect on the operational performance based on the individual contribution (R Square Change 0.380). Therefore, it’s worth recommending that the management of water projects in South Western Uganda need to have proper contract financing through having public private partnerships, giving of advance payments and making of progressive payments, this will enable the bidders with capacity and better experience to properly participate in projects and this will in turn enables full operationalization of water projects. Lastly, future researchers should focus on longitudinal study about the subject incorporating qualitative approaches, focusing on other factors that affect water projects in south western Uganda which were not captured in the study to Have more insights on such projects.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities and Supply Processes (SP): a case of CNOOC Uganda Ltd.’s suppliers.
(Makerere university business school Institutional repository, 2016-12) Akoth, Hellen
The recent discoveries of oil and gas (O&G) in Uganda have so far been characterized by International Alert (2014) with ‘oil exploration scramble.’ Many oil exploration companies are rushing to Uganda to secure oil blocks. They have thus put a lot of attention to securing supplies which will enable them produce oil and the related services. Less attention is put to corporate social responsibility (CSR) considerations yet O&G companies have complicated supply processes which should be highly effective if social and environmental unrests are to be avoided. Henceforth, this study was set out to examine the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in ensuring effectiveness of Supply Processes (SP) within Oil and Gas business. So using a quantitative cross sectional research design, a sample of 73 prequalified CNOOC suppliers /companies as at 31st July, 2015, were studied. Data from these companies was collected using a structured questionnaire, through face-to-face interviewing & emailing of respondents. Results from the correlation indicated that there is a significant positive relationship between community responsibility and Supply Processes (r = .574**, P <0.01). Additionally, there is a significant positive relationship between market place responsibility and Supply Processes (r = .518**, P <0.01). Findings further reveal that there is a significant positive relationship between environmental responsibility and Supply Processes(r = .473**, P <0.01). Furthermore, community social responsibilities were found to be the most priority determinants of Supply Process followed by Environmental responsibilities and lastly Market Place Responsibilities. Additionally, regression analysis revealed that CSR activities (a combination of community responsibility, environmental responsibility, and market place responsibility) positively and significantly predicted up to 47.5% (see, Adjusted R square 0.475) of the variance in the supplier chain processes (SP). This implies that 52.5% of the variance in SP is explained by other factors outside the model used. On this basis, I conclude that communities and various stakeholders (including employees) of suppliers to oil companies are increasingly looking beyond salaries and benefits that accrue to supply process participants. They are also seeking out employers (suppliers and their chains) whose philosophies and operating practices match their own principles. Hence, in order to have effective supply process, companies (that is, supplier to oils companies and their supply chains) should think of ways of improving working conditions, community relations as well as active stakeholder engagements. Also, there is need to build local supplier chain capacities to create awareness of the social and environmental responsibilities. This will instil confidence in the local communities about business activies in the Oil and Gas sector.
Entrepreneurial orientation, knowledge management orientation and participation in public procurement market: a case of women owned smes in Ugandan central region.
(Makerere University Business School, 2022-03-09) Mwagale, Isaac
This study focused on establishing the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation, knowledge management orientation and participation of women owned SMEs in public procurement markets in Ugandan Central region. It was carried out because women SMEs still get 1% of the public procurement contracts and yet public procurement is a tool that can promote gender equality. The study used a quantitative cross-sectional survey design and selfadministered questionnaire to collect data on a sample size of 123 women owned SMEs extracted from the PPDA registered list of providers for the year 2020. The data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) with focus on descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, regression analyses and Sobel Test for the mediation. The findings of the study indicated a partial mediation of knowledge management orientation on entrepreneurial orientation and participation in public procurement by women owned SMEs. The results also revealed positive and significant relationships between entrepreneurial orientation and participation in public procurement, knowledge management orientation and participation in public procurement; and entrepreneurial orientation and knowledge management orientation. Furthermore, regression analysis was used to examine the predictive power of the independent variables on participation in public procurement. It was established that both entrepreneurial orientation and knowledge management orientation were significant predictors for participation in public procurement accounting for a variance of 24.2%. Finally, the study offers some recommendations for women owned SMEs, particularly related to enhancing their entrepreneurial and knowledge management orientations.
Examining public private partnerships in solid waste management: A study of A & M executive cleaning services and Kampala capital city authority
(Makerere University Business School, 2014-06) Aguti, Patricia
The study sought to evaluate public private partnerships in solid waste management.Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) refer to arrangements for the procurement of goods and services utilizing franchising and similar arrangement with the private sector, the private sector is contracted to provide goods and services on behalf of government (Regan 2005). This study was carried out at A & M Executive cleaning company and Kampala Capital City Authority. Therefore a total of 64 staff made the study population of this study. The sample size of 52 was determined based on Kreijcie and Morgan (1970) table. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect responses and measurements were done, subjected to rigorous data processing and analysis using statistical package for social scientists (SPSS). The results after examining public private partnerships in solid waste management revealed that the private sector is more efficient than the public sector in solid waste management though they both have to be committed to the partnership to successfully handle the challenges meaning that neither the public sector nor the private sector could do it alone successfully. The recommendations were that Policy guidance on public private partnerships should be revised, the government should give tax incentives like tax holidays to private firms that are willing to get involved in public private partnerships, the government should properly oversee PPP projects, the private sector should provide technical support to government organizations, Capacity building of both public and private sector employees involved in PPPs should be provided, and there should be independence of departments handling public private partnerships and a clear decision making process and sensitization of management and other government bodies on the importance of PPPs.
Examining the Logistics Management Function in Uganda Telecom Ltd
(Makerere University Business School, 2014-11) Mukangoga, Justine
This study aimed at examining logistics management amongst telecommunication industry in Uganda. The study population comprised 40 employees who are responsible for logistics planning, ware house management, freight management. Given the small nature of the population all the 40 staff was studied. The respondents were selected using simple random sampling. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect responses and measurements were done, subjected to vigorous data processing and analysis using statistical package for social scientists (SPSS). The results revealed that the majority of the respondents agreed about the average use of logistics planning and ware house management and few disagree about Freight management practices applied by Uganda Telecom Ltd in the management of logistics. It was recommended that Logistics management focuses on the organization as a whole and not on individual units and departments while deciding about the allocation of resources. The resources may be in the form of men, machines, materials, money and time. Logistics management helps in the efficient use and deployment of the scarce resources. In absence of effective logistics management, there will be a depletion of various meager resources.
Governance Mechanisms, Information Sharing, Transaction Costs and Medical Chain Performance in Kampala District
(Makerere University Business School, 2023) Kobuyonjo, Shakillah
The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between governance mechanisms, information sharing, and medical supply chain performance in Kampala district. The study adopted a descriptive and analytical design whereby a cross-sectional survey research design was used to gather data from the study population. Correlation and regression designs were adopted to explain the relationships between the variables of study and the extent to which the independent variables explain the dependent variable. The unit of inquiry was comprised of 3 health officials and 2 procurement personnel in each health facility. 5 respondents were selected from each distribution company. Therefore, there was a total of 50 respondents from Heath Centre IIs, 30 respodents from Heath Centre IIIs, 5 from Heath Centre 1Vs, 35 from Hospitals and 10 respondents from the Distributors, therefore a total of 130 respondents from health facilities and 10 respondents from distribution companies were considered during the study. Simple random sampling was used to select the first respondents from any of the categories of health centers and Distribution Company and snowball sampling was used for selection of the second respondent to participate in the study. The data was tested for reliability, analyzed using SPSS and results presented based on the study objectives. The results from the study revealed that there is a positive and significant relationship between governance mechanisms and medical supply chain performance. Also a positive and significant relationship was found between information sharing and medical supply chain performance in Kampala district. The relationship between transaction costs and supply chain performance was a negative significant relationship. For example, if a Health Centre/Hospital alters the facts about supplies slightly in order to get what it needs this may affect the capacities of medical supply chains to sufficiently handle any possible needs of our patients, since the information given is not truthful which negatively affects supply chain performance. The study therefore recommended that medical supply chain partners and policy makers should put in place systems to enhance information sharing and while reducing transaction costs since they were found to be significant predictors of medical supply chain performance. Also the key players in the medical supply chain should put more emphasis on ensuring proper governance mechanisms are established to ensure adherence to set policies and procedures and endeavour to eliminate behavioural uncertainty and opportunism. Also The health centre/hospital officials, NMS officers and manufacturers of medicines should undertake a deliberate policy to always interact with the patients to be able to understand how they perceive the performance of the ,medical supply chain supply as far as refill rate, stock outs and on-time delivery of medicines are concerned. This will help identify the gaps in medical supply chain and make effort to close the gaps as a means of enhancing effectiveness and efficiency of the supply chain.
Information Communication Technology Usage, Supply Chain Integration and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Selected Cities in Somalia.
(2023) Said, Yasin Ali
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between information communication technology usage, supply chain integration, and performance of manufacturing firms in Somalia. Using a cross-sectional research design, quantitative data was collected from a sample of 103 firms operating in Mogadishu, Hargeisa and Kismayo with a response rate of 100%, the study population was 141 firms. Data was collected using self-administered and structured closed-ended questionnaires that were hand delivered. The Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 21 was used for analyzing data with focus on Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient, Regression analysis and Mediation test. The mediation analysis was carried out utilizing techniques based on Hayes Process Macro and Linear Regression. The study showed a significant correlation between ICT usage and supply chain integration. A positive and significant relationship between ICT usage and firm performance was found in the study. The study revealed a significant positive relationship between supply chain integration and firm performance. The study also revealed that supply chain integration mediates the relationship between ICT Usage and performance of manufacturing firms in Somalia. The regression results indicated that Information communication technology usage and supply chain integration predict up to 41.6% of the variation in the firm performance. This meant that manufacturing firms in Somalia needed to have good supply chain integration and efficient information communication technology use in order to significantly improve their performance. Manufacturing firms should integrate their ICT system with those of their most important suppliers and customers.
). Information Technology Adoption, Supply Chain Integration and Logistics Performance: A case of Logistics firms in Uganda
(Makerere University Business School, 2022-04-04) Ainomugisha, Edgar
This study focused on establishing the relationship between Information Technology (IT) adoption, supply chain integration, and logistics performance of logistics firms in Uganda. The unit of analysis was 230 logistics firms within Uganda while the unit of inquiry was three employees who were either a Logistics officer (or Transport Officer), a Clearing and Forwarding officer, or a member of the management team. The three employees were selected from each of the 230 logistics firms that were studied which totaled to 690 respondents. Using a quantitative cross-sectional survey, the study realized a response rate of 66.5% for the unit of analysis (153 logistics firms). The Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 26 was used for analyzing data with focus on descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, regression analyses and mediation tests. The study revealed a significant correlation between IT adoption and supply chain integration. A positive and significant relationship between IT adoption and logistics performance was established in the study. The study reveals a significant positive relationship between supply chain integration and logistics performance. The study reveals that supply chain integration mediates the relationship between IT adoption and logistics performance of logistics firms in Uganda. The regression results indicate that 14.6% change in the logistics performance of logistics firms in Uganda is ascribed to IT adoption and supply chain integration (Adjusted R Square = .146). This implies that logistics firms in Uganda need to put emphasis on both IT adoption and supply chain integration if they are to boost their logistics performance. Logistics firms need to integrate their IT Systems with that of their key suppliers and customers.
Information Technology capabilities, Distribution Management and Logistics Performance.
(2023) Sekyole, Henry
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between information technology capabilities, distribution management and logistics performance in Ugandan third-party logistics firms. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted using a sample of 227 third party logistics firms out of a sample size of 293 firms that were contacted. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires that were hand delivered to the respondents. Overall, 366 usable questionnaires from the 227 firms representing 80% response rate were collected for analysis. The analysis of data involved descriptive statistics for demographics, correlations and regression analyses for answering the research questions in accordance with the set objectives. The results revealed positive and significant relationships between the following variables; IT capabilities and logistics performance, IT capabilities and distribution management and distribution management and logistics performance. Furthermore, IT capabilities and distribution management were found to account for up to 45.7% of the variance in logistics performance. Lastly, distribution management emerged as a partial mediator in the relationship between IT capabilities and logistics performance. Based on the study findings, recommendations were advanced regarding the need to strengthen IT capabilities and distribution management so to enhance logistics performance in Ugandan third party logistics firms.
Information Technology Capabilties, Supply Chain Traceability and Supply Chain Resilience in Agro-Food Processing Processing Firms of Uganda.
(2023) Azda, Aisha Moya
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between information technology capabilities, supply chain traceability and supply chain resilience in Ugandan agro-food processing firms specifically focusing on Kampala, Wakiso and Mukono districts. The mediating role of supply chain traceability was also examined. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted from a population of agro-food processing firms using a sample size of 128 firms that were selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires that were either hand delivered or emailed to respondents. Overall, filled questionnaires were received from 102 firms, implying that a response rate representing 79.7% was attained for analysis. The analysis of data involved regression analysis, sobel test and medgraph for answering the research questions in accordance with the study objectives. The results revealed positive and significant relationships between the following pairs of variables: information technology capabilities and supply chain resilience, supply chain traceability and supply chain resilience and information technology capabilities and supply chain traceability. Furthermore, supply chain traceability partially mediated the relationship between information technology capabilities and supply chain resilience. Overall, both information technology capabilities and supply chain traceability accounted for 68.7% of the variation in supply chain resilience. Based on the study findings, recommendations were advanced regarding the need to strengthen information technology capabilities to enhance supply chain traceability in order to build supply chain resilience in Uganda agro-food processing firms. Key words: IT capabilities, supply chain traceability and supply chain resilience.
Institutional Isomorphism, Institutional Logics, Procurement Competencies and SME Engagement in Public Procurement Transactions in Uganda
(Makerere University Business School, 2018-10) Talemwa, Julian
The study aimed at SMEs engagement in public procurement transactions in Uganda. The study employed a cross sectional research design using a sample size of 364out of 6247SMEs registered with PPDA in Kampala district. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires to collect data from the respondents The results revealed significant positive relationships between; institutional isomorphism and SMEs engagement public procurement transactions, institutional isomorphism and procurement competencies, procurement competencies and SME engagement in public procurement transactions, institutional logics and procurement competencies and institutional logics and SME engagement in public procurement transactions in Uganda. In addition, results revealed that institutional logics and institutional isomorphism are significant predictors of SMEs engagement in public procurement. However, procurement competencies are not significant predictors of SMEs involvement in public procurement. Hence recommend that SMEs should improve on institutional norms of professionalism, market and commercial logics as well as institutional pressures of following rules and regulations, professionalism and mimicking successful organizations in order to be fully engaged in public procurement transactions in Uganda.
Logistics Capabilities, Drug Supply Chain Risk Management and Health Facilities Supplier Performance in Central Uganda.
(2024) Ocaya, David
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between logistics capabilities, drug supply chain risk management and health facilities supplier performance in Health facilities in Central Uganda specifically focusing on Kampala, Wakiso and Mukono districts. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted using 340 health facilities from a sample size of 181 health facilities. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires that were hand delivered to the respondents. Overall, 108 usable questionnaires representing 60% response rate were collected for analysis. The analysis of data involved descriptive statistics for demographics, correlations and regression analyses for answering the research questions in accordance with the set objectives. The results revealed positive and significant relationships between the following variables; logistics capabilities and supplier performance, logistics capabilities and drug supply chain risk management and drug supply chain risk management and supplier performance. Also the mediating role of drug supply chain risk management on logistics capabilities and supplier performance was established. In further analysis, it was found that logistics capabilities and drug supply chain risk management account for up to 36.3% of the variance in supplier performance. Based on the study findings, recommendations were advanced regarding the need to strengthen drug supply chain risk management and logistics capabilities so as to subsequently improve supplier performance in Ugandan Health facilities.
Logistics Operations and Sustainable Logistics Performance.
(2024) Nakikome, Catherine
The study examined the relationship between logistics operations and sustainable logistics performance among Third – Party logistics firms in Uganda. The specific objectives include; To examine the relationship between transportation practices and sustainable logistics performance of Third – Party logistics firms; To examine the relationship between warehousing practices and sustainable logistics performance of Third – Party logistics firms; and to test for the mediating effect of information technology adoption on the relationship between transportation practices and also warehousing practices on sustainable logistics performance among Third – Party logistics firms. The study used cross-sectional survey design. The sample size was 225 logistics firms, only 202 returned fully filled questionnaire. The results show that both transportation practices and warehousing operations have a significant positive influence on sustainable logistics performance. Additionally, information technology adoption serves as a partial mediator in both relationships. The results indicates that transportation practices have a significant positive influence with sustainable logistics performance (r =.253** P-value<0.01) ; warehousing operations have positive and significant influence with sustainable logistics performance (r=.246** P-value<0.01); The results also indicates that information technology adoption serves as a partial mediator in both relationships. In the context of transportation practices, it has β= .076 and a Sobel Test Value= 2.5868 (P = .000), contributing an indirect effect of .076 alongside a direct effect of .207. Similarly, for warehousing practices, the mediation is partial with β= .383 and a Sobel Test-value= 7.409 (P = .000), resulting in an indirect effect of .383 in addition to a direct effect of .240. The key conclusions include; Investment and improvement in transportation strategies are crucial for enhancing logistics performance in Ugandan logistics firms, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of warehousing operations plays a pivotal role in improving the overall sustainable logistics performance of 3PL firms in Uganda, information technology adoption partially mediates the relationship between transportation practices and sustainable logistics performance in Ugandan 3PL firms, and ITA also plays a pivotal role in enhancing sustainability within logistics operations and reinforces the need for comprehensive IT strategies in the logistics industry. The study recommends the following; To optimize Sustainable Logistics Performance (SLP) among 3PL firms in Uganda, a holistic approach is essential. Focusing on both Warehousing Practices (WP) and Information Technology Adoption (ITA) is critical. Improving WP is still beneficial, as it has a positive total effect on SLP. However, to maximize this effect, investments in ITA are necessary, as ITA significantly mediates the relationship between WP and SLP. Firms should align their warehousing decisions with broader sustainability objectives. By integrating sustainability into warehousing strategies, 3PL companies can reduce their environmental footprint, improve resource efficiency, and potentially gain a competitive edge in the market. Firms should align transportation decisions with broader sustainability objectives to maximize their impact.
Market Complexity, Early Supplier Involvement, Organizational Learning and Stock Obsolescence in the Telecommunication Industry
(Makerere University Business School, 2018-09) Nakalema, Mildred
The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between market complexity, early supplier involvement, organizational learning and stock Obsolescence in the Telecommunication industry in Uganda. The motivation for the study lies on concern regarding several cases relating to the increased volumes of unused stock in warehouses which cost such companies millions of dollars and other stock holding costs. A cross-sectional design was adapted with a sample size of 38 companies (10 Telecommunication companies and 28 suppliers). The questionnaires were given to 340 respondents and the response rate was 63%. 215 questionnaires were entered and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS V23) with a focus on descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient, regression analysis and ANOVA tests. The reliability and validity of the instrument were established using Cronbach Alpha coefficient and content validity index respectively. The Pearson correlation coefficient results revealed a positive and significant relationship between the variables of market complexity, early supplier involvement, organizational learning and stock Obsolescence. Regressions analysis results revealed that Organizational Learning, Market Complexity and Early Supplier involvement account for only 48% of the variance in Stock Obsolescence. Thus the remaining variance of 52% can be attributed to other factors that are outside the scope of this study. The results further showed that Market Complexity and the Early Supplier Involvement are predictor variables for stock obsolescence while Organizational learning was not observed as a significant predictor for the Stock obsolescence. A conclusion was made and several recommendations proposed such as promoting and appreciating early supplier involvement, involving suppliers early in the product development stages, advancement in technology, investment in innovation, among others.
Service Firm Innovation Capability, Information Technology Adoption and Green Logistics Performance.
(2023) Nakayindi, Rebecca
This study focused on establishing the relationship between Service Innovation Capability, Information Technology Adoption and Green Logistics Performance of logistics firms in Kampala. The unit of analysis was 235 logistics firms within Kampala while the unit of inquiry included operation personnel responsible for everyday operations of logistics activities like supply chain managers and officers, transportation managers and officers, logistics managers and officers, operational managers and officers among other personnel that were knowledgeable about green logistics. Using a quantitative cross-sectional survey, the study realized a response rate of 80.9%. The Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 20 was used for analyzing data with focus on descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient and regression analyses. The study revealed a moderate positive significant correlation between all the variables that is service firm innovation capability and Green Logistics Performance, IT adoption and Green Logistics Performance. Furthermore, the regression analysis, revealed that service firm innovation capability and IT adoption are predictors of Green Logistics Performance and they account for up to 43.9% (adjusted R square = .439). Based on the study findings, recommendations were advanced regarding the need to embrace service firm innovation capability and IT adoption then subsequently enhance green logistics performance in logistics firms in Kampala.
Sourcing Effectiveness, Dynamic Capabilities, Supplier relationship Management and Supply chain Performance in Humanitarian Organizations in Northern Uganda.
(Makerere University Business School, 2022-04-02) Tumusiime, Caleb
The study examined the relationship between sourcing effectiveness, dynamic capabilities, supplier relationship management and supply chain performance in humanitarian organizations in northern Uganda. The study used cross sectional design with quantitative approaches. The study involved humanitarian organizations in northern Uganda where among 60 humanitarian NGOs with 5 respondents (procurement officers, logistics officers, supply chain officers, transport & fleet managers and supply chain coordinators or Managers) were selected from each organization were selected as population of the study. Data collection utilized questionnaires. Data was analyzed to obtain frequencies, percentages and correlations and regressions results. In the study, it was revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between sourcing effectiveness, dynamic capabilities, supplier relationship management and supply chain performance. Also, a positive relationship exists between dynamic capabilities and supplier relationship management. The results also show that only sourcing effectiveness and dynamic capabilities are significant predictors for supply chain performance while at the same time dynamic capabilities were found to be significant predictors for supplier relationship management.
Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Attitudes and Sustainability Performance:
(Makerere University Business School, 2023) Komujuni, Leander
Sustainability performance has become a major area of concern. This study examines the antecedents of sustainability performance. Specifically, it investigates the relationships between stakeholder engagement, environmental attitudes and their combined effect on sustainable performance. A quantitative cross-sectional quantitative survey design was used. Data were collected from 125 hotels in the district of Kampala considering all 5 divisions. Analysis was conducted using Statistical Package for Social Scientist (SPSS) to generate correlation and regression analyses necessary for showing the relationship between the variables. The study findings revealed positive and significant relationships between all the study variables after correlation analysis, regression analysis was conducted to ascertain the extent to which the independent variables predict the dependent variable (Sustainable performance). It was established that sustainable performance is predicted by the two variables of stakeholder engagement, environmental attitudes. The findings raise implications that led to recommendations necessary for improving sustainable performance of hotels in Uganda.

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