Browsing by Author "Tumwine, Sulait"

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    Business process management and service delivery; a case of Uganda’s public entities
    (World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2014) Kamukama, Nixon; Tumwine, Sulait; Opiso, Julius; Korutaro Nkundabanyanga, Stephen
    The purpose of this paper is to test empirically a variety of hypotheses related to business process management (BPM) and service delivery within public entities and contracting companies in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach – Avalid research instrument was utilized to conduct a survey on 20 government ministries, ten government departments and 13 service providers (contractors) who are representative of the 40 government entities and 25 service providers in Uganda. Correlation and regression analysis were conducted to ascertain the validity of the hypotheses. Findings – Statistical support was found for eight out of the nine hypotheses tested. Research limitations/implications – Only a single research methodological approach was employed, future research through interviews could be undertaken. Multiple respondents in public entities and service providers were studied, neglecting other key stakeholders like service users. Finally, BPM was studied and by the virtual of the results, there are other elements that contribute to service delivery that were not part of this study. Practical implications – There is need to intensify initiatives to encourage greater understanding and acceptance of BPM, employ a viable BPM strategy that includes risk management, building highlevel innovation, strong human resource capacity, providers expertise in order to provide optimal service to both service buyers and users. Originality/value – This is the first paper in sub-Saharan Africa to tests empirically the relationship between BPM and service delivery in the Ugandan context of service buyers and providers and provides support for the relationship and process management.
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    Environmental innovations and sustainability practices of manufacturing firms in Uganda
    (Emerald, 2024-01-02) Alinda, Kassim; Tumwine, Sulait; Kaawaase, Twaha Kigongo
    Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the pivotal role of environmental innovations in driving sustainability practices within medium and large manufacturing firms operating in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach Using a cross-sectional and quantitative methodology, data were collected through a questionnaire survey involving 208 manufacturing companies. The smart partial least squares path modelling technique was used for the analysis. Findings The analysis unveils significant and positive associations. Specifically, product innovation exhibits a robust and affirmative relationship with sustainability practices. Similarly, the correlation between process innovation and sustainability practices emerges as statistically significant. Moreover, the findings underscore the noteworthy and constructive predictive influence of environmental innovation on sustainability practices. Practical implications These empirical results present substantial implications for theoretical frameworks and practical applications. From a policy perspective, the findings emphasise the importance of incentivising eco product and eco process innovations as potential drivers of eco-friendly practices. On the managerial front, strategic resource allocation and the adoption of integrated environmental innovation strategies are advocated, with the ultimate goal of enhancing sustainable business approaches within Uganda’s manufacturing subsector. Originality/value To the best of the authors' knowledge, this study represents the inaugural attempt to investigate the role of environmental innovations in elucidating sustainability practices within a least developed country. Notably, while all dimensions demonstrate significance, it is noteworthy that product innovation emerges as the more substantial contributor to the promotion of sustainability practices.
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    Evidence of Causality between Economic Growth and Electricity Consumption Expenditure in Uganda
    (Journal of Energy Research and Reviews, 2022) Alinda, Kassim; Tumwine, Sulait; Kaawaase, Twaha; Navrud, Ståle; Nalukenge, Irene; Sserwanga, Arthur
    The aim of this study is to investigate the evidence of causality between economic growth and electricity consumption expenditure in Uganda for the period 1986 to 2017, aimed at contributing to literature on this topic and inform energy policy design in the country. Unlike previous studies on the causal link between energy consumption and economic growth, this paper introduces in capital stock as an intermittent variable in the causality framework. In this paper, we employed Johansen (1988, 1995) multivariate Cointegration and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) based on Granger causality tests. Findings revealed a bi-directional causality between electricity consumption and economic growth in the long-term and distinct causal flow from economic growth to electricity consumption in the short-term and long-term Granger causality from capital stock to economic growth, with short-run feedback in the opposite direction. Therefore, the Government of Uganda should implement conservation policies only through reducing energy intensity and promoting efficient energy use to avoid decline in output but also strengthen its efforts towards capital accumulation in order to realize sustainable economic growth and meet the desired goal of sustainable energy for all.
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    Impact of Petroleum Excise Tax Costs on Firm Productivity in Uganda
    (Theoretical medicine and bioethics, 2008) Opiso, Julius; Korutaro Nkundabanyanga, Stephen; Tumwine, Sulait; Kigongo Kaawaase, Twaha; Senyonga, Livingston; Echegu, Simon
    The aim of this paper is to investigate the effects of petroleum fuel excise tax costs on productivity of generator-reliant firms in Uganda. Most studies investigated the association between corporate tax and firm productivity, value added tax and firm productivity. This study contributes to the neglected area on the influence of petroleum excise tax costs on firm productivity. In this paper, we employ the ordinary least square (OLS) method for estimations. The results show a negative impact of petroleum fuel excise tax costs on the productivity of manufacturing firms, driven by the severe tax burden. In addition there is a negative significant association between tax cost and household welfare. Therefore tax policy actors should formulate policies that not only raise tax revenue but also boost business growth.
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    Institutional pressures and risk governance: evidence from Uganda’s financial institutions
    (Emerald, 2024-12-16) Kakooza, JohnBosco; Bagire, Vicent; Abaho, Ernest; Munene, John; Tumwine, Sulait; Mwesigwa, Rogers
    Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to examine the impact of institutional pressures on risk governance, and second, to examine the contribution of the specific elements of institutional pressures on risk governance in financial institutions (FIs) in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a cross-sectional design where data were collected through a questionnaire survey of 112 FIs. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS). Findings The results indicate that institutional pressures are significantly associated with risk governance. The study also found that coercive pressures and normative pressures have a positive and significant effect on risk governance, while mimetic pressures do not have a significant effect. Originality/value This study offers initial evidence on the association between institutional pressures and risk governance using evidence from Uganda’s FIs. The results also show the impact of the individual elements of institutional pressure on risk governance in FIs. The study also further adds theoretical foundations to the risk governance literature.
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    Intellectual capital and sustainability practices of manufacturing firms in Uganda
    (Emerald, 2023-10-10) Alinda, Kassim; Tumwine, Sulait; Kaawaase, Twaha Kigongo; Ståle, Navrud; Sserwanga, Arthur; Nalukenge, Irene
    Purpose The primary objective of this study is to investigate the association between the dimensions of intellectual capital (IC) and sustainability practices (SP) within the context of manufacturing medium and large (ML) firms in Uganda. The study aims to shed light on whether and how different dimensions of IC contribute to the adoption and implementation of SP by these firms. Design/methodology/approach This study utilized a cross-sectional and quantitative approach, collecting data through a questionnaire survey from a sample of manufacturing ML firms. The collected data underwent analysis to identify patterns and relationships using the SmartPLS structural equation modeling (SEM) technique. Findings The findings demonstrated that the three categories of IC (human, structural and relational capital) influence the SP of ML manufacturing enterprises in Uganda. This suggests that IC is a critical component of SP. Practical implications Manufacturing enterprises should use their IC to create strategies for sustainable solutions, such as creating new, ecologically and socially responsible products and services and improving current ones to lessen their environmental effect. Originality/value This research advances knowledge of SP by revealing if all aspects of IC are significant for the SP of manufacturing enterprises in Uganda.
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    Self-organization, networks and sustainable innovations in microfinance institutions: Does organizational resilience matter?
    (Emerald, 2024-03-21) Wakibi, Aziz; Ntayi, Joseph; Nkote, Isaac; Tumwine, Sulait; Nsereko, Isa; Ngoma, Muhammad
    Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the interplay among self-organization, networks and sustainable innovations within microfinance institutions (MFIs) and to examine the extent to which organizational resilience plays a significant role in shaping these dynamics as a mediator. Design/methodology/approach This paper adopted a cross-sectional research design combined with analytical and descriptive approach to collect the data. Smart partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to construct the measurement model and structural equation model to test the mediating effect under this study. Findings The results revealed that organizational resilience is a significant mediator in the relationship between self-organization, networks and sustainable innovations among microfinance institutions in Uganda. Research limitations/implications The data for this study were collected only from microfinance institutions in Uganda. Future studies may collect data from other formal financial institutions like commercial banks and credit institutions to test the mediating effect of organizational resilience. More still, the study adopted only a single approach of using a questionnaire. However, future research through interviews may be desirable. Likewise this study was cross-sectional in nature. Therefore, a longitudinal study may be useful in future while investigating the mediating role of organizational resilience traversing over a long time frame. Practical implications A possible implication is that microfinance institutions which desire to have sustainable innovative solutions for their business operations in disruptive circumstances may need to scrutinize their capacity to be resilient and self-organize. Social implications Microfinance institutions play a great role to the underserved clients. Thus, for each to re-organize to be able to provide services that meet users’ needs, without physical products so as to ensure long-term financial and social welfare combined with the ability to bounce back and adapt in times of economic downturn to avoid mission adrift. Originality/value While most studies have been carried out on organizational resilience, this paper takes center stage and is the first to test the mediating role of organizational resilience in the relationship between self-organization, networks and sustainable innovations, especially in microfinance institutions in Uganda. This paper generates strong evidence and contributes to the powerful influence of organizational resilience in enhancing the level of sustainable innovations based on self-organization and networks.
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    Sustainability Practices among Manufacturing Firms in Uganda: An Overview of Challenges and Opportunities
    (Advances in Research, 2022) Alinda, Kassim; Tumwine, Sulait; Kaawaase, Twaha; Navrud, Ståle; Nalukenge, Irene; Sserwanga, Arthur
    The aim of this paper is to provide an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges towards the uptake of sustainability practices (SPs) among manufacturing firms in Uganda. SPs are among the notable solutions in overcoming the challenges facing the global environment, society as well as prosperity for all. The paper utilized a qualitative research design following a review approach of relevant scientific, technical as well as government policy papers. From the review, enforcement of the available environmental laws and policies, customer’s awareness, technological innovation, organisational culture and strict governance, emerge as key drivers towards the uptake of SPs in this country. However, weak legislations and enforcement in some instances, lack of sufficient resources to invest in new technologies, high costs of financing, organisational culture, and limited awareness emerge as the main challenges facing the uptake of SPs. Furthermore, our study provides policy implications that could mitigate the challenges identified especially in a least developed country, Uganda.