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    Mediating Effect of Strategy Implementation on the Relationship Between TMT Characteristics and Performance of Ugandan State Agencies
    (European Scientific Institute, 2022-11-30) Arthur Nuwagaba; Owino Joseph; Caren Angima; Vincent Machuki
    This study aims to determine the mediating effect of strategy implementation on the relationship between TMT characteristics and the performance of Ugandan state agencies. The study was anchored on the theories of the upper echelon and dynamic capabilities. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional research design. The target population of the study was the 201 state agencies in Uganda. The study adopted at least three members of the TMT depending on the number of TMT members of the 160 selected state agencies in Uganda to gather the required information. Primary data was gathered using a structured questionnaire that was administered online. Inferential statistics employed regression analysis to test the hypothesis and draw conclusions. Haye’s (2022) PROCESS 4 (model 4) was utilised to test the hypothesis of this study. Furthermore, strategy implementation partially mediates the relationship between TMT characteristics and performance (Indirect effect of strategy implementation, b=.385, p<0.05 and the direct effect, b = .267, p<0.05). From the findings of this study, the research concludes that strategy implementation has a significant partial European Scientific Journal, ESJ ISSN: 1857-7881 (Print) e - ISSN 1857-7431 November 2022 edition Vol.18, No.34 www.eujournal.org 55 mediating effect on the relationship between TMT characteristics and the performance of Ugandan state agencies. In addition, the results imply that the specific mechanism by which the connection between TMT characteristics and the performance of Ugandan state agencies occurs is direct, strategy implementation contributes a part to the relationship. This study recommends that individuals that make the TMT should have significant expert capabilities that give relevance while formulating and executing strategies. The study also recommends that strategy implementation should have a framework that is not affected by politics and corruption. This study also recommends that state agencies in Uganda create a prize and acknowledgment framework for TMTs and personnel who succeed in strategy implementation so they can be persuaded. This is because it is through strategy implementation that the state agencies in Uganda can follow through on their directives and further improve service delivery. Rewards give a chance to the TMTs and staff to contend among themselves and this would bring quality, efficiency, proficiency, and adequacy in delivering services.
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    Moderating Effect of External Environment on the Relationship Between Tmt Characteristics and Performance of Ugandan State Agencies
    (University of Nairobi, 2023-02-12) Arthur Nuwagaba; Caren Angima; Owino Joseph; Vincent Machuki
    The main objective of this study was to examine if the external environment moderated the relationship between top management team (TMT) characteristics and the performance of Ugandan state agencies. The external environment was measured using the three dimensions of dynamism, complexity, and munificence. TMT characteristics were measured using the behavioural, demographic, and psychological characteristics of the TMTs. The study was anchored on the upper echelons, environmental dependency, and dynamic capabilities theories. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted. At least three TMT members of the 160 sampled state agencies out of the 201 state agencies in Uganda were selected. 152 agencies accounting for a 95% response rate responded and filled out the questionnaire. Primary data were gathered using a structured questionnaire. Hayes’ (2022) PROCESS Macro was used to test for moderating effect. The findings revealed that the external environment moderates the relationship between TMT characteristics and performance (Interaction term b=.857, t=3.773, p<0.05, ΔR2=.041, F=14.233). This study concludes that the external environment has a significant moderating effect on TMT characteristics and performance. This study recommends Ugandan state agencies to regularly assess and monitor the external environment to identify any changes that may impact the relationship between TMT characteristics and performance. In addition, state agencies should consider the specific TMT characteristics that are most important for driving performance in their particular operating context, and consider developing specific TMT characteristics to effectively navigate the external environment. This study also recommends policymakers consider the external environment when developing strategies to improve the performance of state agencies, evaluate the effectiveness of state agencies, and design and implement policies that affect state agencies.
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    Top Management Team Characteristics and Per formance o f Ug andan State Ag encies
    (University of Nairobi, 2022-10-07) Arthur Nuwagaba; Vincent Machuki; Owino Joseph; Caren Angima
    There has been variation in the performance of state agencies in Uganda, with some displaying excellent results in following their mandates, while others are performing dismally. Past research has exhibited that Top Management Team (TMT) characteristics affect the performance of organisations. The main objective of this study was to determine the relationship between TMT characteristics and the performance of Ugandan state agencies. The study was anchored on the upper echelons theory. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional research design. The target population of the study was the 201 state agencies in Uganda. The study adopted at least three members of the TMT depending on the number of TMT members of the 160 selected state agencies in Uganda to gather the required information. Primary data was gathered using a structured questionnaire that was administered online. Inferential statistics employed regression analysis to test the hypothesis and draw conclusions. The results of the study showed that there is a significant relationship between TMT characteristics and the performance of Ugandan State Agencies (Adjusted R2 = .241, F = 49.071, p<0.05. This study concluded that behavioural characteristics contributed more to the performance of agencies than psychological and demographic characteristics. The study recommends that the recruitment process of TMTs should include demographic, behavioural, and psychological characteristics as requirements. The management should focus on formulating their strategies of maintaining or hiring knowledgeable employees who have good experience and are in the age bracket of 40. Also, all state agencies in Uganda should think of policies on the capabilities of the individuals of the TMT. The study recommends a gender balance in Ugandan State Agencies to have gender inclusion in the government to have one-third gender representation.