Journal Article (Entrepreneurship)

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    Corporate culture as a tool for competitive advantage of small and medium enterprises in Uganda: a case study of the Tourism and Hospitality Sector
    (SAS Publishers (Scholars Academic and Scientific Publishers), 2018-10-30) Muheebwa, Florence Prescah; Nansamba, Hadijah; Kugonza, Gorret; Mawenu, Robert
    The aim of the study was to investigate the role of corporate culture on the competitive advantage of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda. A cross- sectional survey design was employed to collect data from 112 tourism and hospitality organizations in western part of Uganda. Out of 112, ninety-six (96) firms were maintained for investigation. This study engaged both managers and employees as respondents. Reliability of all the variables was tested using Cronbach’s alpha (α) for inter-item consistency reliability and specifically for corporate culture was established to be at α=0.92. The analysis of results confirmed that corporate culture positively influenced competitive advantage of SMEs by 12.4%. The corporate cultural norms that had significant influence on competitive advantage were found to be mission (β=0.329, sig=0.006) and involvement (β= 0.208, sig=0.042) norms. Consistency (β=0.120, sig=0.467 and adaptability (β=0.120, sig=0.181) norms were found to be insignificant contributors to competitive advantage of SMEs. The study recommends that management uplifts the engagement of employees in decision making. Particular attention should be paid to the strategic planning process. The study was restricted to the tourism and hospitality sector. Therefore, future studies should conduct studies in other sectors besides Tourism and Hospitality sector.
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    Effects of gender differences and high profile jobs in selected universities of Western Uganda
    (Scholars Academic and Scientific Publishers (SAS Publishers), 2018-12-30) Nansamba, Hadijah; Kyaligonza, Tadeo; Mbabazi, Grace Mary; Mawenu, Robert; Muheebwa, Florence Prescah
    The article identifies the relationship between effects of gender differences on organizational performance and high profile jobs relating to employee commitment at work, performance and development in selected Universities of Western Uganda. The study adopted an observational, cross-sectional exploration design with both quantitative and qualitative as paradigms in order to describe the data and its characteristics. Questionnaires and an interview guides were employed to gather information from the respondents. Data was analyzed using frequencies, percentages and bar graphs. The study findings showed that there was a positive correlation between effects of gender differences on organization performance and top management positions. The study findings recommended that there is need to ensure building the capacity of women by improving their literacy and leadership skills, give men and women equal opportunities and treat them equally and have equal access to top jobs in all institutions of learning, the study also suggested including both men and women in policy making processes, through consultative ways in high level decision making.
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    Possible measures to overcome gender differences and high profile jobs in selected universities of Western Uganda
    (Scholars Middle East Publishers, 2018-07-30) Nansamba, Hadijah; Muheebwa, Florence Prescah; Byabashaija, Deusdedit; Kasozi, Isa; Serukeera, Aziz; Schmidt, Oliver; Mbabazi, Grace Mary; Mawenu, Robert
    The article investigates the relationship between possible measures to overcome gender differences and high profile jobs relating to institution policy change and development in selected Universities of Western Uganda. The study adopted an observational, cross-sectional exploration design with both quantitative and qualitative as paradigms in order to describe the data and its characteristics. Questionnaires and an interview guides were employed to gather information from the respondents. Data was analyzed using frequencies, percentages and bar graphs. Study findings showed that there was a positive correlation between addressing gender differences and top job positions in universities in western Uganda. The study suggested remedies like; that there is need to advertise and give scholarships to young and well qualified women to go and pursue further studies for their career development and for helping their organizations to grow. There is need to encourage girl child education through the practice of positive discrimination and affirmative action in society. The study recommend also the practice of gender mainstreaming for all academic institutions to avoid the problem of under representation of both sexes , sensitization of stakeholders for girl child education, encouraging female candidates to apply for higher job positions and addressing gender-imbalance through staff development.
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    Total quality management as a strategy for competitive advantage for small and medium size enterprises in Kampala District, Uganda
    (SAS Publishers (Scholars Academic and Scientific Publishers), 2018-11-30) Muheebwa, Florence Prescah; Nyakahuma, Charles; Mawenu, Robert; Mbabazi, Grace; Rubalema, Alex
    The purpose of this research was to analyze the influence of Total Quality Management (TQM) on competitive advantage of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kampala District, Uganda. This study was undertaken using a questionnaire survey where SMEs in Kampala district contend to embrace TQM practices in their administration as a strategy for competitive advantage were interrogated. Out of 112 firms, 96 were investigated. Respondents comprised one manager and one employee in each of these SMEs. Reliability of all the variables was tested using Cronbach’s alpha (α). Reliability for particularly TQM was established to be at α=0.92. Results deduced that effective implementation of TQM is a potential strategy for competitive advantage to SMEs. Results established that there exists a correlation between total quality factors and competitive advantage. Results inferred from the questionnaire survey is that the small and medium scale enterprises in Kampala are trying cope with new quality management practices to increase the productivity. From the findings, the study recommends that SMEs should establish quality management systems and improve on their quality management programs to ensure effective TQM implementation and for the overall success of the company.