According to the Uganda Police Force (UPF) Annual Crime Reports (2018–2023), crime increased by 15%, crime clearance rates declined from 60.8% to 60.3%, and average emergency response time remained at 45 minutes compared to the global benchmark of 15 minutes. While these performance challenges may arise from multiple organizational, operational, and environmental factors, effective supply chain management functions remain critical in facilitating timely deployment of resources and service delivery. Existing studies on supply chain management have not adequately addressed the UPF context and have given limited attention to financing dynamics as a moderating variable. This study examined the moderating effect of financing dynamics on the relationship between supply chain management functions and operational performance of the Uganda Police Force. Guided by the Resource-Based View theory, the study adopted a positivist philosophy and a quantitative approach using a correlational research design. The target population comprised 10,141 police officers from regional police headquarters and divisions within Uganda’s four major cities. A sample of 370 respondents was selected using stratified sampling, while a pilot study was conducted among 50 officers. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using Pearson correlation and hierarchical regression. Reliability results yielded Cronbach’s alpha coefficients ranging from 0.80 to 0.85. The findings revealed that financing dynamics significantly moderated the relationship between supply chain management functions and operational performance (interaction β = 0.342, ΔR² = 0.092, p < 0.05), indicating that the positive effect of supply chain management functions is strengthened when adequate financial resources are available. The study extends the Resource-Based View by demonstrating that financing dynamics function as a strategic enabling resource that enhances the effectiveness of supply chain management functions in improving operational performance.
Elem Kizito, M. Oginda, Beatrice E. Abong'o· International journal of res...· 0 citations
Aim: The study aimed to determine the effect of negotiation practices on the operational performance of independent offices and commissions in Kenya.
Methods: A correlational research design was employed on a target population of 216 respondents comprising heads of procurement, procurement officers, and departmental heads from 16 independent offices and commissions in Kenya. A sample of 140 respondents was selected using Krejcie and Morgan’s sample table. Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Validity was confirmed through expert opinion and factor correlations (r > .65), while reliability was affirmed through Cronbach’s alpha values (0.7 < α < 0.89). Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, including correlation and regression analysis.
Results: The results revealed a strong positive correlation between negotiation practices and performance (r = .721, p < .001). The regression model explained 52.0% of the variance in operational performance (R² = .520, F(1,135) = 146.418, p < .001). All three sub-constructs of negotiation (terms of service, pricing, and styles & approaches) had significant positive effects on performance, with styles & approaches exhibiting the strongest effect (β = .315, p = .001), followed by pricing (β = .304, p = .001) and terms of service (β = .203, p = .010).
Conclusion: The study establishes that negotiation practices, particularly structured styles and approaches, transparent pricing, and clear terms of service, are critical strategic drivers that significantly enhance operational performance in Kenya’s independent offices and commissions.
Recommendations: Organizations should invest in developing structured negotiation frameworks, train staff on effective negotiation techniques, and adopt negotiation styles aligned with organizational objectives to enhance operational performance. Further research should explore the longitudinal effects of negotiation practices and the role of digital negotiation tools in improving procurement outcomes.
Patrick Osewe, Renson Wanyonyi, Beatrice Abong’o· Journal of Procurement and S...· 0 citations
