Browsing by Author "Tusiime, Wilson"

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    Formal Contractual Governance Mechanisms, Contract Contingencies, Inter-Organizational Trust, Supplier Opportunism and Outsourcing Performance
    (International journal of business and behavioral sciences, 2012) Ahimbisibwe, Arthur; Nangoli, Sudi; Tusiime, Wilson
    The purpose of this study was to explicate the influence of formal contractual governance mechanisms, contract contingencies, inter-organizational trust and supplier opportunism on outsourcing performance. This research was prompted by reports of increased poor outsourcing performance characterized by poor quality of services provided, incomplete and substandard work, failure to deliver on agreed schedules, increased user complaints and contract violations in Uganda’s public sector. Anecdotal evidence attributes poor outsourcing performance to lack of clearly designed formal contractual governance mechanism, failure to handle contract contingencies, lack of inter-organizational trust and existence of high levels of supplier opportunism. Hence this study was guided by the following research question: Do formal contractual governance mechanisms, contract contingencies, inter-organizational trust and supplier opportunism influence outsourcing performance? Cross sectional and quantitative survey data drawn from 612 contract managers in Uganda’s public sector (i.e. ministries, commissions and government parastatals) revealed that formal contractual governance mechanisms, contract contingencies, inter-organizational trust and supplier opportunism are significant predictors of outsourcing performance. Results of this study have managerial and theoretical implications that are presented in this paper.
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    Information Technology Capability, Adoption, Logistics Service Quality and the Performance of Third Party Logistics Providers
    (International Journal of Operations and Logistics Management, 2016) Ahimbisibwe, Arthur; Omudang, Stephen; Tusiime, Wilson; Tumuhairwe, Ronald
    The purpose of the study was to examine the relationships between IT capability, IT adoption, logistics service quality and performance of third party logistics firms in Uganda. The study was prompted by the delays in customs clearance; bureaucratic systems and lengthy cargo forwarding processes largely of manual nature that are evident among the activities of the third party logistics providers in Uganda. This could be attributed to lack of IT capability, low IT adoption and poor logistics service quality. A cross sectional data was collected from a sample of 80 registered Clearing and forwarding firms in Uganda selected from a population of 109 firms using a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using a close ended questionnaire. The results indicate significant positive relationships between IT capability, IT adoption, logistics service quality and performance of third party logistics firms. Findings also revealed that IT adoption and logistics service quality are significant predictors of the performance of the third party logistics providers. However, IT capability was found not to be a significant predictor of performance of third party logistics providers. Findings further revealed that IT adoption was a better significant predictor of the performance of third party logistics providers than logistics service quality. The research recommends that clearing and forwarding firms in Uganda need to adopt IT quicker and increase logistics service quality in order to improve on the performances of their clearing and forwarding operations especially in the areas of documentation, cargo tracking, warehousing, and shipment operations.
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    Mediating Effects of Network Degree and Network transitivity on the Relationship between Project Communication Strategies and Perceived Project Success
    (International Journal of Economics and Management Sciences, 2012) Ahimbisibwe, Arthur; Nangoli, Sudi; Tusiime, Wilson
    The purpose of this study is to examine the mediating effects of social networks dimensions of network degree and network transitivity on the relationships between project communication strategies and perceived project success. This study was motivated by the increased failure of most philanthropic projects in Uganda to meet their explicit objects in terms of time, quality, and budget and enhanced corporate awareness which could be attributed to neglect of ‘soft’ factors. Although numerous classical studies have been undertaken in different domains involving project communication, social networks and perceived project success, no existing empirical study has examined the mediating effect of social networks dimensions on this relationship. A cross sectional data collected by a quantitative survey from all philanthropic projects conducted by commercial banks in Uganda, reveals that network degree is a significant mediator in the relationship between internal project communication and perceived project success while network transitivity is also a significant mediator in the relationship between external project communication and perceived project success Further, the findings confirm a partial mediation between project communication, social network dimensions and perceived project success. This study has both practical and theoretical implications that are well discussed.
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    Mediating influence of Individual Commitment and Social Networks on the relationship between Project Communication and Perceived Project Performance: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach
    (European Journal of Business and Management, 2015) Ahimbisibwe, Arthur; Tumuhairwe, Ronald; Tusiime, Wilson
    The purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating effects of individual commitment and social networks on the relationship between project communication and perceived project performance. Many citizenship projects frequently fail to deliver on time, budget, specifications, and quality or do not deliver value to the public. This could be attributed to ineffective project communication, lack of individual commitment and inadequate social networks. Design/methodology/approach–A theoretical model and hypotheses are developed from literature review. A cross sectional data set collected from 322 project stakeholders from Uganda is used to validate the model. Findings – Structural Equation Modelling results reveal that individual commitment and social networks mediate the relationship between project communication and perceived project performance. The results also suggest that social networks elements have a stronger influence towards project performance than individual commitment elements. Research limitations/implications – The study focuses on behavioural constructs as predictors of perceived project performance. Although these constructs are robust and sufficiently represent the human aspects, the multidimensional nature of behavioural practises can be investigated further. Similarly, since perceived project performance is contextual and evolutionary, additional constructs may be incorporated into the validated model. Practical implications–The findings suggest that individual commitment and social networks are mediators of project communication and perceived project performance. Managers of citizenship projects need to create social networks with their stakeholders to increase perceived project performance. Similarly, there is need to enhance individual commitment that increases the likelihood of perceived project performance. Originality/value-Many classical studies are reported in different domains involving these constructs; however no existing empirical study focuses on how they are linked together. This is the first paper to investigate and systemically document the mediating effects on this relationship.
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    Moderating Effect of Buyer-Supplier Trust on the Relationship between Outsourced Formal Contracts and Supplier Delivery Performance: An Empirical Study of Public Sector Procurement
    (International journal of business and social science, 2012) Ahimbisibwe, Arthur; Nangoli, Sudi; Tusiime, Wilson
    This study examines the moderating effect of buyer-supplier trust on the relationship between outsourced formal contracts and supplier delivery performance in the domain of public sector procurement. In so doing, we extend the paradigm that formal contracts and relational governance mechanism function as complements rather than substitutes. Using a cross sectional data from a survey of 612 staff that are involved in managing outsourced contracts in Ugandan public sector, Structural Equation Modelling results support 10 of the 14 hypotheses thus, demonstrating the fundamental preposition of complementarity between formal contracts and relational governance mechanisms. Also, findings revealed that well-structured outsourced formal contracts have a significant positive influence on buyer-supplier trust and supplier delivery performance.However, the path coefficient for the interactioneffect between change characteristics and buyer-supplier trust was initially hypothesised to positively influence supplier delivery performance but did not.The use of case studies and additional surveys in future research might help to explain this phenomenon. Although the two constructs of buyer-supplier trust and supplier opportunism are robust and sufficiently represent the relational aspects, the multidimensional nature of relational practises can be investigated further. This study has managerial and policy implications that are also discussed in this paper.
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    The Moderating Influence of Inherent Project Risk on the Relationship between Project Planning and Perceived Project Success
    (International Journal of Supply Chain Management, 2015) Ahimbisibwe, Arthur; Tusiime, Wilson; Tumuhairwe, Ronald
    Project planning is considered to be a critical success factor for project success. However, recent literature questions whether planning has similar importance in various project contexts. This research investigates the effectiveness of project planning on project success in various project risk contexts of software development projects. A survey based research design was used to collect data to test the proposed model. The results reveal that various inherent project risks moderate the effects of project planning on project success and in different ways for various success measures. More specifically, the results indicate that project planning makes a greater contribution to project success when there is a low level of inherent project risk and its positive impact on project success diminishes when there is a high level of inherent project risk. The results of this study contribute to a more acute understanding of the contingency approach to software project risk management. Practical implications of these results suggest that project managers should put more emphasis on less detailed formal planning in high risk project situations in order to meet project success. Keywords—project planning, perceived project success, project risk, moderation
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    Project Communication and Perceived Project Performance: The Mediating Influence of Individual Commitment in Uganda’s Citizenship Projects
    (ORSEA JOURNAL, 2017) Ahimbisibwe, Arthur; Nangoli, Sudi; Tusiime, Wilson
    This paper examines the mediating influence of individual commitment on the relationship between project communication and perceived project performance. Many citizenship projects frequently fail to deliver on time, budget, specifications, and quality or do not deliver value to the public. This could be attributed to ineffective project communication and lack of individual commitment. Despite previous research contributions, no existing studies have investigated the mediating influence of individual commitment on this relationship. Thus, empirical research to corroborate these claims in this area remains anecdotal and scanty. Based on a cross sectional data set from 322 citizenship project stakeholders in Uganda used to validate the theoretical model, findings reveal that individual commitment elements (affectivity, normative and continuance) significantly mediate the relationship between project communication and perceived project performance. The results also suggest that affectivity and normative commitment have a stronger influence towards perceived project performance than continuance commitment. Theoretical and practical implications are also discussed.
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    Regulation of Boda Boda Operators and Road Accident Reduction in Uganda: A Case of Kampala City Council Authority
    (ORSEA JOURNAL, 2017) Bagenda, Bonny; Ahimbisibwe, Arthur; Tusiime, Wilson; Moya, Musa
    Motorcycle transport commonly referred to as Boda Boda is a popular means of transport in Uganda. It is cheap compared to the other forms of motorized transport, easy to maneuver where roads are impassable to motor vehicles, and carries passengers from doorto- door because the culture of walking is not typical to many Ugandans. Despite benefits offered by boda boda transport, it has proved difficult for the government to regulate the industry. There is some operational discipline provided by the associations to which majority of boda boda operators belong though most of them have only a local jurisdiction. Lack of clear regulations in the boda boda industry as well as weak enforcement of these regulations is threatening the safety of passengers and riders as well. Despite several attempts to streamline the industry, the exercise has not been successful, making boda boda account for a significant number of fatal road accidents across the country. The purpose of the study was to investigate the regulation of boda boda operations in Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) and its impact on road accident reduction. A quantitative research approach and cross-sectional survey were adopted. Data were collected using a self- administered questionnaire. Implications for both theory and practice are discussed, especially suggestions for government in formulation of policies and regulations that govern boda boda operations.
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    Relationship between Perceived Factors for Effective Logistics and Customer Satisfaction: A Case of Tanzania’s Telecommunication Industry
    (ORSEA JOURNAL, 2018) Tusiime, Wilson; Ahimbisibwe, Arthur; Nangoli, Sudi
    In recent years, the Tanzania’s telecommunication industry has been seen as one of the most evolving industries in the country due to dynamic technological changes leading to increased levels of competition, thereby forcing customers to constantly switch to different companies though there are numerous logistical services provided by the companies. This research investigates the relationship between the perceived factors for effective logistics and customer satisfaction in Tanzania’s telecommunication industry. Case study design methodology was used whereby primary data were obtained through observation, in-depth and documentary review. Findings revealed a coefficient correlation of 0.625, thus, it was concluded that there is a strong relationship between perceived factors for effective logistics and customer satisfaction. It is recommended that for telecommunication companies to effectively serve their customers and survive in this highly competitive market, there is need for the telecom companies to put a lot of emphasis on perceived factors for effective logistics. Managerial and theoretical implications are also well discussed in this article.
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    Supply Chain Visibility, Supply Chain Velocity, Supply Chain Alignment and Humanitarian Supply Chain Relief Agility
    (European Journal of Logistics, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, 2016) Ahimbisibwe, Arthur; Ssebulime, Ronald; Tumuhairwe, Ronald; Tusiime, Wilson
    The research aimed at examining the relationships between supply chain visibility, supply chain velocity, supply chain alignment and supply chain relief agility using a case of humanitarian agencies in responding to Bududa Land Slide disasters in Eastern Uganda. The study was motivated by the fact that although several humanitarian agencies responded by delivering aid to those in need during the aftermath of Bududa landslides in 2010, their humanitarian supply chains were not fast and agile enough to respond to the sudden onset disaster. A cross sectional data was collected from a sample of sixteen (16) humanitarian agencies that were involved in responding to landslide disasters in Bududa district in Eastern Uganda region. A total of 135 usable questionnaires were collected which were used for data analysis. The results indicate significant positive relationships between supply chain visibility, supply chain velocity, supply chain alignment and supply chain relief agility. Findings also revealed that supply chain visibility and supply chain alignment are significant predictors of humanitarian supply chain relief agility. The study has both practical and theoretical implications which are discussed.