Determinants of opportunism in Uganda’s manufacturing sector:a comparison of two sectors
Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing
ISSN: 2398-5364
Article publication date: 5 July 2021
Issue publication date: 1 September 2021
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to propose a conceptual model investigating the impact of three constructs, environmental uncertainty, power asymmetry and information sharing on opportunism engagement in exchange relationships.
Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected from procurement or sales managers of 99 manufacturing firms in Kampala, Uganda’s capital using a cross-sectional survey. Hypotheses were tested in both the agricultural and non-agricultural manufacturing sectors using multiple regression runs in the SPSS software.
Findings
Environmental uncertainty increases opportunism in the agricultural sector whilst power asymmetry increases opportunism in the non-agricultural sector. Across both sectors, information sharing does not have a significant impact on opportunism.
Originality/value
This paper contributes to a deeper understanding of opportunism in a developing country context by highlighting the contextual factors within the agricultural and non-agricultural manufacturing sectors that influence opportunism engagement under conditions of environmental uncertainty, power asymmetry and information sharing. This paper presents implications for practice and policy to minimise opportunism with the goal of enhancing the participation of Ugandan manufacturing firms in global supply chains.
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Acknowledgements
This paper forms part of a special section “Strategic Sourcing in Africa: Integrating African firms in Global Supply Chains”, guest edited by Godfrey Mugurusi, Richard Glavee-Geo and Intaher Marcus Ambe.
The authors would like to thank the University of Newcastle, Australia for funding this research through the University of Newcastle International Postgraduate Research School Scholarship (UNIPRS), awarded by the School of Business. Our appreciation also goes to the research assistants who helped during the data collection process.
Citation
Eyaa, S., Sridharan, R. and Ryan, S. (2021), "Determinants of opportunism in Uganda’s manufacturing sector:a comparison of two sectors", Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing, Vol. 14 No. 3, pp. 414-437. https://doi.org/10.1108/JGOSS-01-2020-0009
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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