Intellectual Capital, Innovation Capacity and the Social Performance of the Government Programs Among Women Entrepreneurs in Kampala.
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2025-10-30
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Makerere University Business School
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This study investigated how intellectual capital and innovation capacity influence the social performance of government programs among women entrepreneurs in Kampala, Uganda. The research was prompted by the growing recognition of women's entrepreneurship as a driver of inclusive development and the need to understand how intangible resources and innovation shape the social outcomes of public programs. Specifically, the study aimed to examine the relationship between intellectual capital and social performance, assess the contribution of innovation capacity, analyze their combined effect. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted, using a quantitative approach. The study focused on 300 women entrepreneurs who had received support from government programs. From this group, a sample of 169 participants was selected using Krejcie and Morgan’s formula. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire that used a five point Likert scale. The questions covered demographic information as well as indicators of intellectual capital, innovation capacity, and social performance. Results from the Pearson correlation analysis showed a moderate positive link between intellectual capital and social performance (r = .384, p < .01). Human capital had the strongest influence on this relationship (r = .677). Innovation capacity was also positively related to social performance (r = .479, p < .01), with patent activity (r = .564) and sustainable practices (r = .488) standing out as the most important components. Multiple regression analysis showed that both intellectual capital (β = .278, p < .001) and innovation capacity (β = .406, p < .001) together explained 30.1% of the differences in social performance among the women. The findings suggest that women benefit more from entrepreneurship programs when they can build both their innovative skills and their internal resources. Programs that support creative thinking, originality, and practical knowledge can help women entrepreneurs achieve stronger social outcomes in their communities.
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This is a master's thesis.
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Kyomugisha, P. (2025) Intellectual Capital, Innovation Capacity and the Social Performance of the Government Programs Among Women Entrepreneurs in Kampala. (Unpublished master’s dissertation). Makerere University Business School, Kampala, Uganda.