Browsing by Author "Mwesigwa, Rogers"

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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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    Corporate governance practices in microfinance institutions: Evidence from Uganda
    (Cogent Business & Management, 2018) Ssekiziyivu, Bob; Mwesigwa, Rogers; Bananuka, Juma; Namusobya, Zainab
    The purpose of this paper was to identify the corporate governance practices of Micro-finance institutions and to suggest strategies for improving corporate governance in Micro-finance institutions. This study was cross sectional and used a survey research design. Usable questionnaires were received from 179 respondents. Active Micro-finance institutions' members were the study’s unit of inquiry. We analysed data with the help of statistical package for social scientists (SPSS). Findings suggest that Micro-finance institutions have boards though not effective, there are no fully constituted board committees, shareholders rights are sometimes not respected and accountability failures are common. Results further indicate the strategies for improving corporate governance such as having a board in placewith financial expertise. Results are useful in policy formulation for example,Micro-finance institutions need to be regulated and a corporate governance code need to be put in place.
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    Credit allocation, risk management and loan portfolio performance of MFIs—A case of Ugandan firms
    (Cogent Business & Management, 2017) Ssekiziyivu, Bob; Mwesigwa, Rogers; Mayengo, Joseph; Nabeta, Isaac Nkote
    The purpose of this study was to establish examine the relationship between credit allocation, risk management and loan portfolio performance of MFIs in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach: A cross-sectional research design was adopted which involved descriptive, correlation and regression approaches. Data were analysed through SPSS. Simple random sampling was used to select a sample of 40 MFIs from the population of 45 in Kampala and Wakiso districts. Findings: Results indicated that credit allocation and risk management had a significant relationship with loan portfolio performance. Results from the regression analysis showed that credit allocation and risk management significantly predicted 23.9% of loan portfolio performance. Practical implications: It was recommended that managers of the MFIs should conduct pre-disbursement trainings through workshops and seminars for all successful loan applicants which would enable them on how to utilize the loan facilities acquired which will eventually reduce on the default rates. Originality/value: This is one of the few studies that focus on credit allocation, risk management and loan portfolio performance of MFIs within the context of Uganda.
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    Entrepreneurial Framework Conditions and Business Sustainability among the Youth and Women Entrepreneurs
    (Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2020) Orobia, Laura A.; Tusiime, Immaculate; Mwesigwa, Rogers; Ssekiziyivu, Bob
    This study aims to investigate the relationship between entrepreneurial framework conditions (EFCs) and business sustainability among youth and women entrepreneurs using the institutional theory. This study is cross-sectional and follows an explanatory research design using 390 youth and women entrepreneurs in Mbarara district (Uganda). A principal factor analysis was conducted to single out the particular constructs of business sustainability and EFC. Inferential analysis was conducted to test the relationships. First, the constructs of business sustainability are stakeholder engagements, people and skills, ecosystem management, market and sales and innovation. Second, the constructs of EFC are education, government program and policies, IT infrastructure, market openness and finance. Finally, finance and IT infrastructure are significant predictors of business sustainability among the youth and women entrepreneurs.
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    Leadership Styles, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment among Academic Staff in Public Universities
    (Journal of Management Development., 2020) Mwesigwa, Rogers; Tusiime, Immaculate; Ssekiziyivu, Bob
    The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between leadership styles and Organizational commitment among academic staff in Ugandan Public Universities, mediated by Job Satisfaction. The study was cross-sectional, quantitative, and used correlation and regression to test the hypothesis. A sample of 353 academic staff was drawn from five public universities in Uganda, of which a response rate of 66 percent was obtained. Organizational commitment among academic staff in public universities in Uganda depends on the age of the academic staff, length of service, position level, leadership styles employed, and job satisfaction. Findings further show that job satisfaction partially mediates the relationship between leadership styles and organizational commitment. Only a single research methodological approach was employed; thus, future research through interviews could be undertaken to triangulate.
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    Optimizing public–private partnerships in Uganda’s tourism sector: critical success factors and best practices for sustainable project outcomes
    (Emerald, 2025-05-15) Mugarura, Jude Thaddeo; Turyakira, Peter K.; Kakumba, Umar; Mwesigwa, Rogers; Mugabe, Nestor; Alioni, Christopher
    Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the critical success factors (CSFs) and best practices appropriate for public–private partnership projects within the Tourism Sector in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted an exploratory qualitative methodology using data collected through an interview guide. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 public and private sector employees/investors and local community leaders. The collected data from the interview transcripts were analyzed using the standard qualitative content analysis technique to develop themes and subsequently specific findings. Verbatim texts were used to explain the emerging themes and findings. Findings The study findings provide the CSFs and best practices appropriate for public–private partnership projects within the Tourism Sector in Uganda. The CSFs include stakeholder engagement, government commitment, monitoring, evaluation and performance management, policy and regulatory framework, market demand and feasibility study, risk mitigation and management, community participation, capacity building and institutional strengthening and financial viability. While the best practices identified include; clear objectives and scope, stakeholder collaborations, feasibility studies and risk assessment, legal and regulatory framework, capacity building and monitoring and evaluation. Practical implications This study focused on CSFs and best practices suitable for the planning and implementation of PPP projects within the tourism sector in Uganda. Therefore, the study findings will enlighten policy makers, industry practitioners, local communities as well as researchers/consultants working on PPP projects about the CSFs and best practices pertinent to the success of the tourism sector, particularly in the context of a developing country. Originality/value This study provides more innovative aspects such as new frameworks on the CSFs and best practices appropriate for PPPs success within the Tourism Sector. The Ugandan government is being compelled to foster a strong commitment to sustainable tourism through clear policies and practices that encourage environmental conservation, local community involvement and long-term planning. Fast forward, the government must provide a transparent and predictable regulatory and overall operating environment in order for the private sector to have the confidence to invest in PPP projects within the Tourism sector.
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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.