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Research Article
Empirical Study on Strategic Management Practices and Financial Performance of SACCOs in a Local Government Context-Uganda
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
58-69
Received:
24 February 2025
Accepted:
10 March 2025
Published:
26 March 2025
Abstract: Despite the pronounced roles strategy formulation, implementation and monitoring and evaluation have on financial performance of organizations, SACCOs in Fort Portal Tourism City (FPTC) are still battling with choices between long-term and short term strategies. Again even when SACCOs have been proved to contribute significantly to financial inclusion and financial empowerment of the rural masses, SACCOs in Uganda still face several unhealthy financial performance challenges indicated by low levels of return on assets, liquidity, and high portfolio at risk levels. This study was conducted to examine the relationship between Strategic Management Practices and Financial Performance of SACCOs in FPTC. A cross-sectional research design which was quantitative in nature was adopted to investigate the phenomena under consideration. Using a multi-stage sampling 100 respondents were chosen from different employee categories i.e Tellers, Loans Officers, Marketing Officers, Human Resource Managers, Credit Managers and Directors where data was collected using Self-administered questionnaires. Apparently from the respondent profiles males were the majority, with age ranging between 25 and 35, with work experience between 4-6 years having first degrees. Both descriptive and inferential analysis techniques were used to analyze data. The study findings reveal that strategic management practices have a positive and statistically significant relationship with financial performance of the SACCOs in FPTC. By implication SACCOs are advised to; 1) envision strategy formulation as resilience-building process which they should always use as basis for preparing for the future, having to use constituents of their environment as a basis for choice of action/strategy, 2) put measures in place to ensure that initially identified and agreed upon plans and strategies are operational, ensuring that daily activities and tasks have the potential to draw the organization closer to fulfillment of set goals and objectives, 3) understand that setting a strategy is as important as putting in place mechanisms to ensure that a given strategy is achieving what it was intended to achieve. This means that they should institute sufficient control mechanisms as part of their strategy evaluation process, leveraging the power of feedback. Managers should always aim at having in place managerial monitoring tools that enable concurrent assessment of chosen strategies and development of related corrective actions that benefit from assessment of market opportunities, threats and internal strengths and weaknesses.
Abstract: Despite the pronounced roles strategy formulation, implementation and monitoring and evaluation have on financial performance of organizations, SACCOs in Fort Portal Tourism City (FPTC) are still battling with choices between long-term and short term strategies. Again even when SACCOs have been proved to contribute significantly to financial inclus...
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Research Article
Change Management and Technological Innovation Among Small and Medium Enterprises in Enugu State
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
70-80
Received:
26 February 2025
Accepted:
13 March 2025
Published:
31 March 2025
Abstract: The study examined the influence of change management on the adoption of new digital technologies among small and medium enterprises in Enugu state. The two objectives of the study were to; assess the influence of managerial flexibility on the adoption rate of digital technologies among small and medium enterprises in Enugu state; and examine the influence of employee training on the usage of digital technologies among small and medium enterprises in Enugu state. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Purposive sampling technique was used in the selection of 10 SMEs incorporated in the study, while convenience sampling technique was used in selecting respondents for the study. The sampling size comprises of 85 SME managers and 210 employees. Structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection, while Z-test is the statistical technique used in data analysis. Findings revealed that; managerial flexibility influences the adoption rate of digital technologies among small and medium enterprises in Enugu State, Z (95, n = 85), 3.511 < 5.617=p. < 0.05]; and that employee training influences the usage of digital technologies among small and medium enterprises in Enugu state, Z (95,n = 201), 4.127 < 5.601=p. < 0.05]. The study then recommended managerial flexibility should be encouraged among SMEs and the implementation of continuous employee training programs among SMEs in Enugu state.
Abstract: The study examined the influence of change management on the adoption of new digital technologies among small and medium enterprises in Enugu state. The two objectives of the study were to; assess the influence of managerial flexibility on the adoption rate of digital technologies among small and medium enterprises in Enugu state; and examine the i...
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Research Article
The Role of Big Data in Enhancing Digital Preservation Strategies for Libraries
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
81-89
Received:
21 March 2025
Accepted:
3 April 2025
Published:
29 April 2025
Abstract: This paper examines the role of Big Data in enhancing digital preservation strategies for libraries. It explores how libraries can leverage Big Data technologies to ensure the long-term accessibility and usability of digital collections. The study aims to explore the role of Big Data in mitigating preservation challenges, examine its potential benefits, and identify best practices and frameworks for its implementation. The primary objective of this study is to explore how Big Data technologies can be effectively integrated into digital preservation strategies to enhance the accessibility, scalability, and longevity of digital resources in libraries. The study's respondents are drawn from three primary professional groups, librarians, IT professionals, and archivists, all of whom are engaged in digital preservation initiatives across public, academic, and special libraries. The study reveals that while libraries face significant challenges in adopting Big Data technologies for digital preservation, the potential benefits of these technologies in improving efficiency, scalability, and proactive risk management are undeniable. The findings of this study highlight several promising avenues for further research on the adoption and impact of Big Data technologies in libraries.
Abstract: This paper examines the role of Big Data in enhancing digital preservation strategies for libraries. It explores how libraries can leverage Big Data technologies to ensure the long-term accessibility and usability of digital collections. The study aims to explore the role of Big Data in mitigating preservation challenges, examine its potential bene...
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Research Article
Gender and Family Roles: An Analysis of Performance of Small and Micro Enterprises in Kabundaire and Mpanga Markets, Fort Portal Tourism City, Uganda
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
90-104
Received:
31 March 2025
Accepted:
9 April 2025
Published:
9 May 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.sjbm.20251302.14
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Abstract: Do gender and family roles affect the performance of small scale business in Uganda? In view of addressing this question, this study was carried out to examine the effect of gender and family roles on performance of small micro enterprises basing on entrepreneurs in two of Fort Portal's main markets (Mpanga and Kabundaire). Observational cross-sectional case study design was adopted to study the gender factors, family roles and performance of Small and Micro Enterprises in Kabundaire and Mpanga markets. By employing simple random and stratified sampling techniques, 278 market vendors were sampled. Primary data was collected using open and closed ended self-administered questionnaires and interview guide. Findings revealed that family roles and gender factors have a negative effect on monthly income of household entrepreneurship in Kabundaire and Mpanga markets. The paper unveiled certain gender-based obstacles and challenges and motivation factors for business startup and growth. The study is relevant in that it unveils a gendered problem to entrepreneurial success in developing countries. Its significance can also be seen in causing policy changes across different government entities charged with reducing gender gaps in trade. Specifically, it contributes to gender-based existing entrepreneurship research that calls for action on gender differences in business operations i.e extent of accessing training opportunities, business experience, conflicting marital roles, access to finance challenges, social discrimination and stereotyping, access to markets.
Abstract: Do gender and family roles affect the performance of small scale business in Uganda? In view of addressing this question, this study was carried out to examine the effect of gender and family roles on performance of small micro enterprises basing on entrepreneurs in two of Fort Portal's main markets (Mpanga and Kabundaire). Observational cross-sect...
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