Browsing by Author "Mayanja, Samuel Ssekajja"

Now showing 1 - 2 of 2
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Entrepreneurial intentions and family business generational transfers: The mediating role of re-organization among small and medium enterprises
    (Emerald, 2024-09-11) Mayanja, Samuel Ssekajja; Kizito, Reuben David; Mutebi, Henry; Zombeire, Regis Kamadduka
    Purpose The study empirically explores the influence of re-organization on entrepreneurial intentions and family business generational transfers among small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach Using multi-group analysis and partial least square structural equation models, data from 252 family-owned businesses were analyzed. Findings The results reveal that re-organization partially mediates the relationship between entrepreneurial intentions and family business generational transfers among SMEs. Research limitations/implications The study used a cross-sectional survey approach and focused on Kampala business district. If required and funding permits, a longitudinal study in this field may be conducted. Practical implications Family business owners ought to involve their family members in the management of the business from an early age, including them in the decision-making process, and use social exchange to strike a balance between their personal goals and the objectives of the business. In order to protect the business's goals, the business founder should mentor the next generation through quality family social interactions. Originality/value Integrating entrepreneurial intentions and re-organization is likely to improve the survival rate of family business generational transfers among SMEs in Uganda using social exchange theory.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Entrepreneurial networking and sustainability of women-owned micro-enterprise performance: the mediating role of self-organization and entrepreneurial learning behaviors
    (Emerald, 2025-01-21) Mayanja, Samuel Ssekajja; Mutebi, Henry; Isingoma, Juliet Wakaisuka
    Purpose This study examines the mediating role of self-organization and entrepreneurial learning behaviors in the relationship between entrepreneurial networking and sustainability of women owned micro-enterprise performance. Design/methodology/approach We tested our model based on a sample of 518 women-owned micro-enterprises in Eastern Uganda using ordinary partial least squares regression through Smart PLS version 3.3.3. Findings The results show a direct relationship between entrepreneurial networking, entrepreneurial learning behavior, self-organization and sustainability of women owned micro-enterprise performance. In addition, self-organization mediates the relationship between entrepreneurial networking, entrepreneurial learning behavior and sustainability of women owned micro-enterprise performance. Furthermore, entrepreneurial learning behavior mediates the relationship between self-organization and sustainability of women owned micro-enterprise performance. Research limitations/implications The study was cross-sectional; it is possible that the views held by individuals may change over the Originality/value This research contributes to gender-based sustainability of micro-enterprise performance by empirically testing the anecdotal and conceptual evidence.