Rogers Mwesigwa, Sarah Alupo, Mariam Nakate, Joseph Mayengo and Ruth Nabwami
This study aims to examine the association between institutional support dimensions and female business sustainability in Uganda.
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to examine the association between institutional support dimensions and female business sustainability in Uganda.
Design/methodology/approach
This study adopted a cross-sectional and quantitative approach. We collected data from a sample of 224 female-owned businesses using a self-administered questionnaire.
Findings
The findings indicate that institutional support is positively and significantly associated with the sustainability of female-owned businesses. The findings further indicate that all dimensions of institutional support (financial support, government policies and programs) are significantly and positively associated with female business sustainability.
Research limitations/implications
This study employed a cross-sectional design; thus, it was impossible to monitor changes in the behavior of female-owned businesses over time. It may be possible to generalize the findings of this study to other developing countries.
Originality/value
This study provides initial empirical evidence on the relationship between institutional support dimensions and female business sustainability using evidence from a developing African economy – Uganda.
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JohnBosco Kakooza, Immaculate Tusiime, Sophia Namiyingo, Ruth Nabwami and Mellan Basemera
This paper aims to report on the results of a study carried out to establish the contribution of business choice and location decision to the success of small and medium…
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to report on the results of a study carried out to establish the contribution of business choice and location decision to the success of small and medium enterprises in an emerging economy like Uganda.
Design/methodology/approach
This study is cross-sectional and correlational. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey of 181 small and medium restaurants. The data were analyzed through correlation coefficients and hierarchical regression using statistical package for social sciences.
Findings
The findings reveal that both business choice and location decisions positively and significantly contribute to the success of small and medium enterprises. However, it was noted that more attention should be paid to location decision than business choice as determinants of SME success.
Originality/value
To the authors' knowledge, this is the first study to investigate the contribution of business choice and location decision to the success of SMEs using evidence from a developing African country like Uganda. Finally, this research offers practical contributions to managers and owners of SMEs who have to make strategic decisions for firm profitability, survival and growth in the competitive business arena.