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Competitive advantage in SMEs: effect of supply chain management practices, logistics capabilities and logistics integration in a developing country
(Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development, 2021) Tukamuhabwa, Benjamin; Mutebi, Henry; Kyomuhendo, Rhona
The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between supply chain management practices, logistics capabilities, logistics integration and competitive advantage of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in a developing country. Design/methodology/approach – Using a structured questionnaire survey, cross-sectional data collected from 204 SMEs in Kampala – Uganda were analysed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using AMOS version 26 to validate the theorised relationships. Findings – The study findings revealed that both supply chain management practices and logistics integration are positively and significantly associated with competitive advantage. Also, both supply chain management practices and logistics capabilities are positively and significantly associated with logistics integration. Additionally, the authors found that logistics integration partially mediates in the relationships between supply chain management practices and competitive advantage, and logistics capabilities and competitive advantage. Conclusively, the three independent variables collectively account for 11% variance in competitive advantage of SMEs. Originality/value – Given the general observation that SMEs are fundamental to socio-economic development, yet resource constrained, this study uses Resource-based and dynamic capabilities theoretical perspectives to provide an empirical understanding of the supply chain and logistics resources and capabilities necessary for building competitive advantage of SMEs in the context of a developing economy.
Does legitimacy matter in whistleblowing intentions?
(International Journal of Law and Management, 2018) Mbago, Musa; Ntayi, Joseph; Mutebi, Henry
Despite the introduction of Whistleblowers Act in 2010 to create an enabling environment for Ugandan citizens to freely disclose information on unethical practices or improper conduct in the public and private sectors, the percentage of people reporting unethical practices continue to be small. The Afro Barometer survey of 2015 reveals that out of the 2400 respondents surveyed in the public sector, only 6% reported unethical incidents in the public sector to government officials or people in authority while the remaining 94% remained morally mute. This is consistent with the results of the Economic Policy Research Center (2009) which rated Uganda low on the reporting of unethical practices. This finding is corroborated by the Inspectorate of Government which reports having received only 1,000 complaints from the public in 2014 (The Observer, 2014). These revelations could be attributed to legitimacy challenges which often result in retaliatory actions such as firing, blacklisting, threats, harassment, physical violence and verbal abuse, transfer, dismissal and humiliation of whistleblowers. There are a number of reports which support retaliatory practices in public procurement. According to “The 3rd Public Procurement Integrity Survey Report of (2016), 9.9% of the respondents indicated that they chose to keep quiet about the misdeeds of the public officials because of fear of victimization as the wrongdoers command high social status in the public sector. Cases supporting this conduct include; a whistleblower who lost his job in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) after reporting a procurement related scam. The identity of the whistleblower was revealed resulting in malice and personal vendetta.
Enhancing water and sanitation project performance in a developing economy: Role of governance mechanisms and risk management practices
(Cogent Business & Management, 2023) Tukamuhabwa, Benjamin R.; Mutebi, Henry; Akandwanaho, Enoth; Kabagambe, Levi; Tumukunde, Ivan
This paper investigates the relationship between governance mechanisms, risk management practices and performance of water and sanitation projects in Uganda. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted with a sample of 66 water and sanitation projects in South-western Uganda. Data were collected using self-administered structured questionnaires and analyzed by using SmartPls Structural Equation modeling. The results revealed positive and significant relationships between the following pairs of variables: contractual governance and project performance, relational governance and risk management practices, and risk management practices and project performance. However, the hitherto hypothesized positive and significant relationships between relational governance and project performance, and contractual governance and risk management practices were not supported. Furthermore, it was established that risk management practices fully mediate in the relationship between relational governance and project performance, whereas they do not mediate between contractual governance and project performance. The fundamental contribution of this article to the project management literature is the confirmation that risk management practices act as mechanisms through which relational governance helps to maximize project performance in the context of water and sanitation projects in a developing country.
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.
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.
Ethical Work Climate and Ethical Attitudes of Procurement Officers: Empirical Evidence from Government Organizations in Uganda
(Operations Research Society of Eastern Africa, 2015) Mutebi, Henry; Ahimbisibwe, Arthur; Ntayi, Joseph M.
This paper aims at establishing the effect of ethical work climate on ethical attitudes of procurement officers working in Ugandan public entities. A cross-section research design was employed and primary data were collected from 89 government organizations. A sample of 198 procurement officers was drawn from the population of 393 procurement officers. A total of 190 usable questionnaires were returned, giving a 95 percent response rate. Findings from this study indicated a significant positive relationship between ethical work climate and ethical attitudes. Being a cross sectional study by its nature, subject to common method variances, a replication of the study using a longitudinal approach is recommended. This should be supplemented with more interviews from a cross section of procurement officers in these organizations to tap salient issues from respondents.
Ethical Work Climate in Ugandan Procuring and Disposing Entities: Implications for Leadership
(International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2012) Mutebi, Henry; Kakwezi, Patrick; Ntayi, Joseph M.
The purpose of this paper is to explore the ethical work climate of Ugandan Procuring and Disposing Entities (PDEs). Methodology: A cross sectional descriptive research design was employed and data were collected from 89 PDEs out of 174 PDEs. Findings: Findings reveal that Uganda’s PDE’s ethical work climate is multidimensional, composed of caring, rules, efficiency, service and independence climate. These have both policy and managerial implications which we discuss. Research limitations: The study is limited by factors like the study being cross – sectional in nature and considered Central Government Entities and left out the Local Government Entities, which are also public. Future studies should consider being longitudinal in nature as well as extending to the Local Government Entities. Practical implications: Practical implication is that leadership in PDEs is the need to take a leading role in providing work climate that promote independence of procurement officers so as to improve on their ethical attitude.
Gender, family background, cynicism and ethical sensitivity of future procurement professionals in a developing country context: evidence from Ugandan universities
(International Journal of Ethics and Systems, 2023) Tukamuhabwa, Benjamin R.; Mbago, Musa; Mutebi, Henry; Kyoshabire, Mercy
Some scholars argue that ethical awareness increases alongside work experience,whereas others agree that ethics education shapes ethical awareness and that cheating in college predicts unethical behaviour in subsequent professional environment. The purpose of this paper is therefore to investigate the level and antecedents of ethical sensitivity of future procurement professionals. Design/methodology/approach – An exploratory descriptive survey of a sample of 303 final year procurement students from the two largest public Universities in Uganda was conducted. Using Statistical Package for (SPSS) and Amos Version 27, data were analysed by using means, standard deviations, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses and correlation analysis. Findings – The study revealed that future procurement professionals exhibit low levels of ethical sensitivity. However, contrary to the general observations from the extant literature, gender and family background of students do not determine both ethical sensitivity and cynicism. Moreover, this study establishes that cynicism is positively associated with instances that depict low ethical sensitivity. Research limitations/implications – This paper contributes to providing an empirical understanding of the derivation of unethical behaviour in procurement practice. Grounded in Aristotle’s organic theory of state and moral habituation, this argues that future procurement professionals posses natural proclivities that trigger their social instincts and membership to multiple associations in actualising their innate potential for ethical behaviour. This supports the notion that humans are potentially virtuous, whereby morality is learned, imitated, emerges and perfects through repetitive actions and is therefore incremental. Practical implications – The findings mirror what prevails in practice in Uganda, where procurement practitioners have been implicated in unethical practices regardless of their gender and family background. This signals that managers should not recruit or deploy procurement personnel based on gender or family background. Originality/value – While research on ethical sensitivity of students has been focussed on other disciplines such as accounting, nursing and other business studies, this paper focusses on ethical sensitivity of procurement students aspiring to join a professional environment that is severely marred with unethical practices. Further, Aristotle’s moral habituation and organic theory of state invoked in this study underline the synergies of both nature and nurturing in inculcating ethicality in procurement professionals.
Information integration, procurement internal controls, material and purchasing procedure standardization and procurement performance in humanitarian organizations
(Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management., 2023) Muhwezi, Moses; Mutebi, Henry; Ssekajja Mayanja, Samuel; Tukamuhabwa, Benjamin; Namagembe, Sheila; Kalema, Robert
Purpose – Procuring relief products and services is a challenging process for humanitarian organizations (HOs), yet it accounts for approximately 65% of relief operations’ costs (Moshtari et al., 2021). This paper aims to examine how procurement internal controls, materials and purchasing procedure standardization influence information integration and procurement performance. Design/methodology/approach – In this study, partial least square structural equation models and multigroup analysis were used to analyze data collected from 170 HOs. Findings – Procurement internal controls and material and purchasing procedure standardization fully mediate between information integration and procurement performance. Research limitations/implications – The study focuses only on HOs. Since humanitarian procurement projects take place over a period of several years, it is difficult to capture the long-term effects of information integration, procurement internal controls, material and purchasing procedure standardization and procurement performance. In this regard, a longitudinal study could be undertaken, provided that the required resources are available. Practical implications – Procurement managers should implement information integration practices within acceptable procurement internal controls and standardize material and purchasing procedures to boost procurement performance. Originality/value – By integrating information through procurement internal controls and standardizing material and purchasing procedures, procurement performance in a humanitarian setting can be systematically optimized.
Institutional Framing and Entrepreneurship Capital in Uganda
(World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2014) Ntayi, Joseph M.; Mutebi, Henry; Kamanyi, Susan; Byangwa, Kenneth
Institutions are made up of formal (e.g., rules, laws, constitutions), informal (e.g., norms of behavior, conventions, self-imposed codes of conduct) constraints and their enforcement characteristics that define the incentive structure of societies and economies (North, 1994). Institutions may structure, constrain and enable the action choices of entrepreneurs (North, 1990; Williamson, 1998; DiMagio & Powell, 1983). Entrepreneurship framing is critical in the construction of business models and images which help to shape the perspectives through which people see business opportunities and economic organizations (Hallahan, 1991, 207). Extant literature reveals that institutions are responsible for the rate and direction at which innovation (Edquist, 1997) and business startup in a country. Institutional framing can have an unintentional effect on the behaviours of entrepreneurs who create wealth for nations and influence relations
Institutional framing for entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa: a case of Uganda
(World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2013) Mpeera Ntayi, Joseph; Mutebi, Henry
The purpose of this study is to examine institutional framing for entrepreneurship in a sub-Saharan context and provide policy input required in solving the daunting problem of the existing low levels and high failure rate of business start-ups in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected from a sample of 659 SMEs from two districts of Uganda in Jinja and Mukono which were scientifically selected for this study. Appropriate analytical data techniques were applied. Findings – Results reveal the presence of implicit regulative, explicit regulative, constitutive cognitive and normative institutions which affect entrepreneurial activities in Uganda. These findings and their policy implications are fully discussed in the paper. Originality/value – This research parallels the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2004 study that reports high total entrepreneurship activity (TEA) from Uganda and presents the importance of understanding the institutional framing for entrepreneurship. There is a paucity of research addressing institutional framing for entrepreneurship from a sub-Saharan context, creating a need to study and systematically document the prevailing supporting institutions as a framework for promoting entrepreneurship in Uganda.
Inter-organisational communication: organisational future orientation, interorganisational interaction quality and interorganisational group mechanism
(Journal of International Humanitarian Action, 2022) Mutebi, Henry; Muhwezi, Mose; Ntayi, Joseph M.; Munene, John C.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of organisational future orientation and interaction quality on inter-organisational communication, and the mediating role of inter-organisational group mechanism on the relationship between organisational future orientation, interaction quality and inter-organisational communication. A questionnaire assessing the experience of organisational future orientation, inter-organisational interaction quality, inter-organisational group mechanism and inter-organisational communication was administered to 101 out of 136 humanitarian organisations delivering social services to refugee settlements in Uganda. The proposed hypotheses were tested using PLS-SEM in the SmartPLS version 3.3.0 for professionals. The paper found that organisational future orientation has a positive impact on inter-organisational communication. Inter-organisational group mechanism partially mediates organisational future orientation and inter-organisational communication whilst it fully mediates the relationship between inter-organisational interaction quality and inter-organisational communication. The findings of this research provide useful insights into the role of inter-organisational group mechanism in boosting the role of organisational future orientation and interaction quality in inter-organisational communication in humanitarian relief delivery. Hence, a high level of inter-organisational group mechanism not only improves inter-organisational communication in humanitarian relief delivery but also enhances the benefits of organisational future orientation and interaction quality for inter-organisational communication. This research is one of the limited studies that investigate the effect of organisation future orientation and interaction quality on inter-organisational group mechanism and inter-organisational communication in humanitarian relief delivery in sub-Saharan Africa.
Linking transformational leadership to turnover intention in universities: the mediating effect of organizational culture
(Emerald, 2025-04-03) Opolot, Julius Samuel; Simiyu, Gabriel; Mutebi, Henry; Nkurunziza, Gideon; Ayesigye, Justus
Purpose This study is threefold. First, it explores the key predictors of turnover intention (TI) among academic staff. It further examines how transformational leadership (TL) is associated with TI among these staff, and whether organizational culture (OC) mediates this association. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a quantitative and cross-sectional survey design. Data were obtained using a structured questionnaire on a sample of 574 respondents drawn from a population of 4,192 academic staff using cluster and simple random sampling techniques. Data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software v23 and hypotheses were tested using Process Macro v4.2 (Model 4). Findings This study found a negative relationship between TL and TI. Furthermore, OC partially mediates the relationship between TL and TI. Thus, our study proves that there is both a direct and indirect relationship between TL and TI through OC. Research limitations/implications First, the study was limited to academic staff at selected universities in Uganda, which may limit the generalizability of the findings. Practical implications In order to retain valuable academicians, leadership and culture are of central concern for universities. Accordingly, university managers need to invest in the development and promotion of TL traits to effectively foster an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere (OC) that facilitates staff to stay longer. Originality/value The study adds to the body of knowledge by providing key evidence on the predictors of TI among academic staff. The indirect mediation results offer some new insights into theory and practice. This is relevant to understanding the concept of TI and filling the empirical and practical gaps that exist in the academic context.
The mediating role of the novelty ecosystem between personality traits, entrepreneurial networks and entrepreneurial ambidexterity among small and medium enterprises
(Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, 2021) Mayanja, Samuel; Omeke, Michael; Tibamwenda, Josue Vajeru; Mutebi, Henry; Mufta, Fredrick
This paper examines the mediating effect of the novelty ecosystem in the relationship between personality traits, entrepreneurial networking and entrepreneurial ambidexterity. Three hundred eighty-two SMEs in Kampala, Uganda, were studied to explore the influence of the novelty ecosystem. The results show that novelty ecosystem mediates the relationship between personality traits, entrepreneurial networking and entrepreneurial ambidexterity. This suggests that novelty ecosystem is a conduit through which personality traits and entrepreneurial networking relate to entrepreneurial ambidexterity. Business owners/managers should, therefore, create an enabling environment for employees to interact, learn from others through constructive feedback and tolerate learning through slip-ups and putting in place flexible policies to allow creativity. In effect, business owners/managers should create environments that are conducive to opportunity exploration, tension and exploitation.
Organisation size, innovativeness, self-organisation and inter-organisational coordination
(International Journal of Emergency Services, 2020) Mutebi, Henry; Muhwezi, Moses; Mpeera Ntayi, Joseph; Kigozi Munene, John C.
The purpose of this study is to examine how humanitarian organisation size affects inter-organisational coordination and further tested the mediating role of organisational innovativeness, self-organisation in the relationship between humanitarian organisation size and inter-organisational coordination among humanitarian organisations in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach – The study is based on cross-sectional survey; data was collected from 101 humanitarian organisations. The analysis of the proposed hypotheses was done with the help of PLS-SEM using SmartPLS version 3.3.0 for professionals. Findings – The results show that humanitarian organisation size significantly relates with inter-organisational coordination. In addition, self-organisation and organisational innovativeness play a complementary role between humanitarian organisation size and inter-organisational coordination. Research limitations/implications – The findings of this research provide useful insights into the role of humanitarian organisation size in boosting inter-organisational coordination in humanitarian relief delivery. High levels of self-organisation and organisational innovativeness not only improve inter-organisational coordination in humanitarian relief delivery but also enhance the transformation of humanitarian organisation size benefits into inter-organisational coordination. Originality/value – This research is one of the few studies that investigated the effect of humanitarian organisation size and inter-organisational coordination. It also brings into the limelight the mediating role of self-organisation and organisational innovativeness between humanitarian organisation size and inter-organisational ordination in humanitarian relief delivery.
Self-organisation, adaptability, organisational networks and inter-organisational coordination: empirical evidence from humanitarian organisations in Uganda
(Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 2020) Mutebi, Henry; Mpeera Ntayi, Joseph; Muhwezi, Moses
To coordinate humanitarian organisations with different mandates that flock the scenes of disasters to save lives and respond to varied needs arising from the increased number of victims is not easy. Therefore, the level at which organisations self-organise, network and adapt to the dynamic operational environment may be related to inter-organisational coordination. The authors studied selforganisation, organisational networks and adaptability as important and often overlooked organisational factors hypothesised to be related to inter-organisational coordination in the context of humanitarian organisations. Design/methodology/approach – The study’s sample consisted of 101 humanitarian organisations with 315 respondents. To decrease the problem of common method variance, the authors split the samples within each humanitarian organisation into two subsamples: one subsample was used for the measurement of selforganisation, organisational network and adaptability, while the other was for the measurement of interorganisational coordination. Findings – The partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) analysis using SmartPLS 3.2.8 indicated that self-organisation is related to inter-organisational coordination. Organisational network and adaptability were found to be mediators for the relationship between self-organisation and interorganisational coordination and all combined accounted for 57.8% variance in inter-organisational coordination. Research limitations/implications – The study was cross sectional, hence imposing a limitation on changes in perceptions over time. Perhaps, a longitudinal study in future is desirable. Data were collected only from humanitarian organisations that had delivered relief to refugees in the stated camps by 2018. Above all, this study considered self-organisation, adaptability and organisational networks in the explanation of interorganisational coordination, although there are other factors that could still be explored. Practical implications – A potential implication is that humanitarian organisations which need to coordinate with others in emergency situations may need to examine their ability to self-organise, network and adapt. Social implications – Social transformation is a function of active social entities that cannot work in isolation. Hence, for each to be able to make a contribution to meaningful social change, there is need to develop organisational networks with sister organisations so as to secure rare resources that facilitate change efforts coupled with the ability to reorganise themselves and adapt to changing environmental circumstances. Originality/value – The paper examines (1) the extent to which self-organisation, adaptability and organisational networks influence inter-organisational coordination; (2) the mediating role of both adaptability and organisational networks between self-organisation and inter-organisational coordination in the context of humanitarian organisations against the backdrop of complex adaptive system (CAS) theory.
Social value orientation and regulatory compliance in Ugandan public procurement
(International Journal of Social Economics, 2012) Mpeera Ntayi, Joseph; Ngoboka, Pascal; Mutebi, Henry; Sitenda, Gidah
The purpose of this paper is to examine the perceptions and effects of social value orientation, expected utility, fairness in procurement procedures, the legitimacy of the procurement law and the procurement law enforcement authority on compliance with the procurement law, guidelines, procedures and regulations. Empirical research in this area is relatively sparse. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected from a sample of 110 Procurement and Disposing Entities (PDEs) and analysed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modelling (SEM). Findings – Results of the fit indices between the model and the observed data were generally good for both CFA and SEM. Results reveal that social value orientation, expected utility, legitimacy of the procurement law enforcement agency and perceptions of procedural justice were significant predictors of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) regulatory agency. Research limitations/implications – This study however has several limitations which limit the interpretation of results. First, the data are cross sectional, thus limiting monitoring changes in behaviour over time. Second, all item scales adapted in this study were not specifically developed for a public procurement regulatory environment. This means that there is need to develop specific item scales for public procurement regulatory environments. Practical implications – The paper shows that the PPDA regulatory framework should revise its compliance instrument to consider social value orientation. Originality/value – This paper uses constructs of social value orientation, which are largely ignored in legislated professions to predict compliance.
Stakeholder expectations, inter-organizational coordination and procurement practices among humanitarian organizations
(Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development, 2023) Mutebi, Henry; Aryatwijuka, Wilbroad; Rukundo, Aloysious; Twongyirwe, Ronald; Tumwebembeire, Naster; Tugiramasiko, Miriam
This paper aims to examine the interconnectedness between stakeholder expectations (SE), interorganizational coordination (IOC) and procurement practices within humanitarian organizations (HOs) based in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach – Employing a quantitative cross-sectional design, data were gathered from 43 HOs and analyzed using SmartPLS 4.0.8.3. Variance-based structural equation models (VB-SEMs) were employed to examine both direct and indirect effects. Findings – The findings show a significantly positive relationship between SE, IOC and procurement practices. Additionally, the mediating role of IOC in the relationship between SE and procurement practices is evident. Research limitations/implications – While this study offers insights into procurement practices in HOs, the use of a quantitative approach might limit capturing dynamic changes over time. Future research could benefit from a nuanced approach involving interviews and longitudinal studies to uncover incremental changes. Practical implications – During relief management, HOs need to understand their SE through information sharing and capacity building. This understanding can aid in selecting procurement practices that align with SE and ensure the delivery of relief. Originality/value – Leveraging stakeholder theory, this research contributes to the understanding of how SE and IOC influence the adoption of procurement practices in HOs during relief delivery.
Supplier performance in the public healthcare: internal social capital, logistics capabilities and supply chain risk management capabilities as antecedents in a developing economy
(Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development, 2021) Tukamuhabwa, Benjamin; Mutebi, Henry; Isabirye, Daniel
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is twofold. First, it intends to explore the link between internal social capital, logistics capabilities, supply chain risk management (SCRM) capabilities and supplier performance. Second, the mediating effect of logistics capabilities between internal social capital and SCRM capabilities, and that of SCRM capabilities between logistics capabilities and supplier performance are also examined. Design/methodology/approach – A theoretical model developed from the extant literature was empirically validated through a cross-sectional survey of 122 respondents in 52 public healthcare facilities in Uganda. The data were analysed using partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Findings – The study found that internal social capital and SCRM capabilities are significant predictors of supplier performance. Internal social capital is positively and significantly related to logistics capabilities, and logistics capabilities are positively and significantly related to SCRM capabilities. The authors also found nonsignificant relationships between internal social capital and SCRM capabilities, and between logistics capabilities and supplier performance. Furthermore, it was revealed that logistics capabilities play a partial mediating role in the relationship between internal social capital and SCRM capabilities, while SCRM capabilities fully mediate between logistics capabilities and supplier performance. Originality/value – Further to providing empirical evidence of the antecedents of supplier performance in the public healthcare in a developing economy, which has been evidently scant, this study provides initial empirical evidence of the mediating role of logistics capabilities in the relationship between internal social capital and SCRM capabilities and that of SCRM capabilities in the relationship between logistics capabilities and supplier performance. This is important for understanding the mechanism through which supplier performance can be enhanced.
Supply chain agility in third-party logistics providers: its relationship with institutional and cultural geographical traits in a developing country
(Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, 2021) Tukamuhabwa, Benjamin R.; Mutebi, Henry; Kwagala, Rebecca
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between geographical traits consisting of institutional traits and cultural traits, and supply chain agility in third-party logistics providers. Design/methodology/approach – A theoretical model was developed and assessed through a structured questionnaire survey using cross-sectional data from 170 third-party logistics providers registered in Uganda. To validate the suggested model, data were analysed using exploratory factor analysis, correlations and regressions. Findings – Correlation results revealed that all institutional and cultural geographical traits in the model, i.e. infrastructural frameworks, regulatory frameworks, organisational culture and national culture are positively and significantly associated with supply chain agility. However, a further analysis using regression revealed that regulatory framework and organisational culture are the only significant predictors of supply chain agility and together, all the four traits account for 28.1% variance in supply chain agility. Research limitations/implications – This study applies the institutional theoretical framework to provide an empirical understanding of the role of institutional and cultural factors in supply chain management practice. Furthermore, it confirms and expands on the existing theories about supply chain agility. Practical implications – The findings provide firm ground for managerial decisions regarding emphasis on external factors in building firms’ supply chain agility. Managers should scan the macro-environment and make conscious firm decisions regarding institutions and culture in certain geographical locations. The host countries should also be aware of their role in building firms’ supply chain agility. Originality/value – Distinctive from the literature on antecedents of supply chain agility, which predominantly focuses on the firm and supply chain capabilities, this study utilises the paradigm of institutional fit to empirically show how managers in a developing country wishing to build supply chain agility should not only focus on their supply chains and internal operations, but go beyond and consider geographical traits when making firm location and/or operational decisions for certain geographical contexts in order to achieve fit.

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