Browsing by Author "Bagire, Vincent"

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    Antecedents of stakeholder management in public private partnership projects in Uganda
    (World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2019) Mwesigwa, Rogers; Bagire, Vincent; Mpeera Ntayi, Joseph; Munene, John C.
    The purpose of this paper is to assess stakeholder management antecedents in public private partnership (PPP) projects in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach – This study is cross sectional and quantitative in nature. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire survey from a sample of 94 PPP projects in Uganda. Stratified random sampling was used in selecting projects for this study. Smart PLS–SEM was used for analysis. Findings – Results from the study show that the key antecedents of stakeholder management include; communication, engagement, commitment and trust. Communication was found to be the strongest antecedent of stakeholder management. Results also show that trust and commitment are insignificantly associated with stakeholder management in PPP projects. Research limitations/implications – This paper is limited to the antecedents of stakeholder management in PPP projects in Uganda. Further studies should be conducted in the public and private sectors where there are also multiple stakeholders. Practical implications – The paper has documented the antecedents of stakeholder management in PPP projects in Uganda. The results will help project managers and policy makers appreciate the different antecedents of stakeholder management and how they are important in managing interests and expectations of different stakeholders. Originality/value – This research focused on the key antecedents of stakeholder management in PPP projects within the Ugandan context.
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    Contract completeness as a foundation to relationship building among stakeholders in public private partnership projects
    (International Journal of Public Administration, 2020) Mwesigwa, Rogers; Bagire, Vincent; Ntayi, Joseph; Munene, John
    The purpose of this paper study is to provide evidence on whether contract completeness is a foundation to relationship building among stakeholders in public–private partnership projects in Uganda. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire survey from a sample of 135 public– private partnership projects in Uganda. Partial Least squares structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data. All the Contract completeness dimensions were found to be positively and significantly associated with relationship building among stakeholders in PPP projects in Uganda. This implies that contract completeness is a cornerstone to relationship building. Results imply that when all the relevant issues are included in the contract, contract terms are explicitly stipulated, unanticipated changes are described and when all the parties involved are restrained by a binding force of a contract, relationship building will be boosted among stakeholders in PPP projects. Since little is known on how to build lasting relationships among stakeholders in public– private partnership projects, this study thus extends a debate on how a complete contract can build lasting relationships among stakeholders.
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    Environmental commitment and environmental sustainability practices ofmanufacturing small andmediumenterprises in Uganda
    (People and Places in the Global Economy, 2020) Sendawula, Kasimu; Bagire, Vincent; Ikiror Mbidde, Cathy; Turyakira, Peter
    This study aims to examine the relationship between environmental commitment and environmental sustainability practices ofmanufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach – This study employed a cross-sectional and correlational design using evidence from 106 manufacturing SMEs in Uganda. Data was analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 23. Findings – Results show that environmental commitment is a significant predictor of environmental sustainability practices and its dimensions which comprise of eco-friendly packaging, energy efficiency, waste management and water conservation of the manufacturing SMEs in Uganda. Originality/value – This study offers initial evidence on the association between environmental commitment and environmental sustainability practices using evidence from a developing country’s perspective. The results also provide new insights on the relationship between environmental commitment and the dimensions of environmental sustainability practices which comprise of eco-friendly packaging, energy efficiency, waste management and water conservation.
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    How do transport companies execute strategies in a volatile environment? A qualitative inquiry
    (Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2024-04) Ssekiziyivu, Bob; Bagire, Vincent; Ngoma, Muhammed; Nkurunziza, Gideon; Abaho, Ernest; Hassan, Bashir
    Purpose – The purpose of this study was to explore how transport companies in Uganda execute strategies in a turbulent business environment. Design/methodology/approach – The study adopted an exploratory qualitative methodology using the data collected through an open-ended instrument. Utilizing the qualitative data analysis software QSR NVivo9, the data were analyzed following the Gioia's methodology. Verbatim texts were used to explain the emergent themes. Findings – The study's findings show that to successfully execute strategies, companies in Uganda communicate, coordinate and put control systems in their operations. The activities undertaken include customer care, timely settlement of complaints, comfortable seats, playing local music, partnerships with reliable fuel stations, setting up strategic offices, cost management, use of experienced drivers, sub-renting vehicles and inspections. Originality/value – The study produces a pioneering result of how transport companies execute strategies in a turbulent business environment, an aspect that has not been adequately highlighted in previous studies.
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    Stakeholder behavior, relationship building practices and stakeholder management in Public Private Partnership Projects in Uganda
    (Makerere Business Journal, 2018) Mwesigwa, Rogers; Ntayi, Joseph; Bagire, Vincent; Munene, John C.
    The purpose of this paper is to provide evidence of the influence of stakeholder behaviour and relationship building practices on stakeholder management in Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects.in Uganda Design/Methodology/approach - We study 115 PPP projects in Uganda using a cross sectional design. Data was collected using a questionnaire survey and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Findings - Results indicate that stakeholder behaviour and relationship building practices are significant predictors of stakeholder management in PPP projects. The interaction (multiplication) of understanding of stakeholders’ behaviours and building relationships among them explains more of the variance in overall project management for project success than the direct influence of understanding of stakeholders’ behaviours or relationship building on their own. Implications - In order to manage stakeholders in PPP projects, there is need to build strong stakeholder relationships at the same time understanding project stakeholder behaviours. Originality - We adduce evidence of the efficacy of understanding stakeholder behaviours and designing appropriate relationship building practices for better stakeholder management.