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jepah/Ethnographic Patronage and the Marginalization of Elite Professionals: Implications for Integrity and Performance in Uganda’s Public Sector

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Country of Origin: Nigeria
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Ethnographic Patronage and the Marginalization of Elite Professionals: Implications for Integrity and Performance in Uganda’s Public Sector

Keywords: Ethnographic patronage, public sector deployment, meritocracy, organizational integrity, Uganda public administration

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In Uganda’s public sector, deployment practices are largely influenced by ethnographic networks and patronage structures, where local affiliations and relational obligations often take precedence over merit-based considerations. This study critically examines how such dynamics marginalize highly skilled professionals, including master’s degree holders and above, who are often assigned to peripheral roles such as personal assistants to ministers due to their regional origins rather than expertise. Relying on extensive secondary data—comprising government reports, scholarly literature, policy analyses, and documented case studies—the research uncovers patterns of deployment that undermine optimal utilization of human capital and weaken organizational integrity and effectiveness. These entrenched patronage mechanisms reinforce regional inequalities and exacerbate socio-political fragmentation, obstructing national cohesion and socio-economic progress. The study highlights the urgent need for reforms that prioritize merit, transparency, and impartiality to dismantle ethnographic patronage entrenched in deployment decisions. Situating the marginalization of elite professionals within broader governance and institutional contexts, this research contributes to ongoing debates on public sector reform and social justice in post-colonial African states. Tackling ethnographic patronage is critical to fostering a competent, equitable, and effective public administration capable of advancing Uganda’s developmental objectives.

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jepah/The Ethnic Nationalism-Service Delivery Intersection in Uganda

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Post date October 9, 2025
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The Ethnic Nationalism-Service Delivery Intersection in Uganda

Keywords:Development, Ethnic Nationalism, Governance, Service Delivery, Uganda.

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Abstract: Uganda’s rich ethnic diversity has often been instrumentalized for political advantage, producing persistent disparities in resource allocation and public service delivery. This paper, using secondary data as its methodological foundation, draws on official reports, scholarly literature, and policy analyses to explore the entrenched relationship between ethnic nationalism and governance. The evidence indicates that politicizing ethnicity perpetuates inequalities in access to healthcare, education, infrastructure, and other essential services, while simultaneously deepening ethnic tensions that undermine national cohesion and development. Analysis reveals that regions with political alignment to the ruling elite frequently enjoy greater resource flows, whereas areas dominated by minority groups remain underserved. Such disparities reflect structural biases in governance and highlight the urgent need for reforms prioritizing citizen-centered policies that guarantee equitable service provision across all communities. Inclusive frameworks that transcend ethnic divisions are essential for fostering balanced development, enhancing social integration, and strengthening state legitimacy. Transforming ethnic diversity from a source of division into a foundation for national unity would enable Uganda to promote inclusive growth and improve the well-being of its citizens. Through evidence-based policymaking informed by secondary data, sustainable development outcomes can be achieved while mitigating the destabilizing effects of ethnic nationalism on governance and service delivery.

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jepah/The Allure of Corruption: An Inquiry into Personal Motivations and Attractions to Corrupt Activities in Uganda’s District Service Commissions

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The Allure of Corruption: An Inquiry into Personal Motivations and Attractions to Corrupt Activities in Uganda's District Service Commissions

Keywords:Corruption, District Service Commissions, Motivation, Self-Determination Theory, Rational Choice Theory

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Corruption within Uganda’s District Service Commissions (DSCs) continues to pose a significant obstacle to the effective delivery of public services and the advancement of good governance. This article investigates the personal motivations and attractions that draw individuals toward corrupt practices within DSCs, emphasizing both psychological and rational dimensions of behavior. Using secondary data as its sole methodological approach, the study draws from existing literature, official reports, and scholarly analyses to examine the deeper drivers of corruption. Framed within classical philosophical ideas—Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonia (human flourishing) and Plato’s emphasis on justice—the analysis applies Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and Rational Choice Theory (RCT) to explore how individuals are influenced to act unethically. SDT offers insight into how unmet needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness can lead to corruption when institutional structures fail to support personal development and well-being. RCT introduces a cost-benefit perspective, showing how individuals rationally weigh potential rewards, such as financial gain, power, or status, against relatively low risks in environments with weak accountability. The findings suggest that corruption is perpetuated not only through structural deficiencies but also through personal incentives, social conditioning, and individual rationalizations. To be effective, anti-corruption efforts must move beyond punitive frameworks and address the psychological, institutional, and cultural factors that make corrupt behavior appear desirable or even necessary within such governance contexts.

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IJBDM-1-International Journal of Business Dynamics and Management

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Post date October 3, 2025
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Transformational Ethical Leadership: A Comprehensive Framework for Building Resilient and Values-Driven Organizational Cultures in Contemporary Business Environments

Keywords:Transformational ethical leadership, organizational resilience, values-driven culture, employee wellbeing, crisis management, moral leadership

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This paper examines how integrating ethical leadership principles with transformational leadership theory can foster resilient, values-driven organizational cultures in today’s complex business environment. Through a comprehensive literature review and theoretical synthesis, we present a new framework that highlights the synergistic effects of transformational ethical leadership on organizational resilience, employee wellbeing, and sustained performance. Our analysis reveals that leaders who combine transformational vision with ethical integrity shape cultures of trust, innovation, and adaptability, resulting in superior crisis management, employee engagement, stakeholder relationships, and long-term growth. By uniting transformational and ethical leadership models, this research advances theory and provides actionable guidance for developing leaders capable of driving ethical organizational transformation.

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IJBDM-2-Digital Marketing Revolution: A Comprehensive Analysis of Technology-Driven Growth Strategies, Artificial Intelligence Integration, and Sustainable Performance Enhancement in Small and Medium- Sized Enterprises

International Journal of Business Dynamics and Management

Digital Marketing Revolution: A Comprehensive Analysis of Technology-Driven Growth Strategies, Artificial Intelligence Integration, and Sustainable Performance Enhancement in Small and Medium- Sized Enterprises

Keywords: Digital marketing transformation, artificial intelligence integration, small business growth, e- commerce optimization, customer acquisition, technology adoption, sustainable performance enhancement

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The landscape of digital marketing has undergone remarkable transformation, fundamentally changing how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engage in customer acquisition, brand development, and revenue generation (Digital Marketing Institute, 2025). This comprehensive investigation explores the multifaceted impact of innovative digital marketing strategies, artificial intelligence integration, and emerging technologies on SME performance across a range of industries (Mwaanga & Hapompwe, 2025; Lestari et al., 2024). By systematically reviewing recent research, analyzing empirical data, and examining case studies, this study investigates how SMEs can leverage advanced digital marketing frameworks to achieve sustainable competitive advantages in increasingly complex market environments (Unbounce, 2025).TFindings indicate that SMEs adopting robust digital marketing strategies realize average revenue growth of 51% in the initial two years, with social media marketing and search engine optimization identified as the most effective channels (Mwaanga & Hapompwe, 2025; Lestari et al., 2024). Additionally, the use of artificial intelligence in digital marketing has enabled SMEs to attain a 400% increase in return on advertising spend and a 30% reduction in overall marketing expenditures (Unbounce, 2025). The research highlights essential success factors such as data-driven decision-making, integrated multi-channel strategies, optimization of customer lifetime value, and agile responses to emerging technological trends.Key results show that SMEs using integrated digital marketing strategies achieve significantly higher customer retention rates (73% increase), expand their market reach (89% increase in geographic coverage), and improve operational efficiency (49% reduction in costs related to traditional marketing activities) (Lestari et al., 2024; Mwaanga & Hapompwe, 2025). This research adds to the expanding literature on SME digital transformation by offering a holistic framework for technology-driven growth, addressing implementation barriers, and providing actionable solutions for organizations with limited resources (Digital Marketing Institute, 2025).

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IJBDM-3-Contemporary Leadership Effectiveness: A Systematic Review of Leadership Styles and Their Impact on Employee Work Engagement and Organizational Performance in the Digital Era

International Journal of Business Dynamics and Management

Contemporary Leadership Effectiveness: A Systematic Review of Leadership Styles and Their Impact on Employee Work Engagement and Organizational Performance in the Digital Era

Keywords: Leadership effectiveness, work engagement, systematic review, transformational leadership, authentic leadership, organizational performance, digital era management

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Abstract: The shifting dynamics of organizations in the digital era have increased the importance of strong leadership to boost employee engagement and organizational success. This literature review explores different leadership styles and their effects on employee engagement, drawing on 65 peer-reviewed studies from 2019 to 2025. Using PRISMA guidelines for systematic review, the study examines five key leadership styles: transformational, authentic, servant, distributed, and transactional. Results show that transformational leadership has the strongest positive link with work engagement (r = 0.73, p < 0.001), followed by authentic leadership (r = 0.68, p < 0.001) and servant leadership (r = 0.65, p < 0.001). Distributed leadership is highly effective in team-oriented settings (r = 0.59, p < 0.01), while transactional leadership has moderate but temporary engagement effects (r = 0.34, p < 0.05). Key factors such as psychological empowerment, organizational trust, work meaningfulness, and psychological capital enhance the connection between leadership and engagement. The review suggests organizations should focus on developing transformational and authentic leadership skills, tailoring approaches to specific organizational environments and cultural settings.

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IJBDM-4-Cultural Dimensions of Leadership Effectiveness: A Comprehensive Review of Transformational Leadership, Work Engagement, and Gender Dynamics in Contemporary Multi-Cultural Organizations

International Journal of Business Dynamics and Management

Cultural Dimensions of Leadership Effectiveness: A Comprehensive Review of Transformational Leadership, Work Engagement, and Gender Dynamics in Contemporary Multi-Cultural Organizations

Keywords: Transformational leadership, cultural dimensions, gender dynamics, work engagement, psychological empowerment, cultural intelligence, cross-cultural management

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The intersection of transformational leadership, work engagement, and gender dynamics in multi-cultural organizations has become a central focus in management research. This review synthesizes findings from 78 empirical studies published between 2020 and 2025, examining how cultural factors, gender differences, and leadership styles interact to influence employee engagement and organizational outcomes. A systematic analysis of cross-cultural research determines how the effectiveness of transformational leadership varies across cultural contexts and gender compositions. The main findings show that transformational leadership consistently has a positive effect on work engagement (average effect size r = 0.64), though this relationship is significantly moderated by cultural values, gender composition, and organizational context. Female leaders show stronger transformational behaviors in collectivist cultures (β = 0.42, p < 0.001), while male leaders are more effective in individualist environments (β = 0.38, p < 0.01). Psychological empowerment is a critical mediating variable, with more pronounced effects in cultures that prioritize reduced power distance. Cultural intelligence is a key moderating factor, as leaders with high cultural intelligence achieve superior engagement outcomes regardless of gender (β = 0.51, p < 0.001). These findings advance leadership theory by providing a comprehensive framework for understanding culturally responsive leadership and offer practical guidance for developing effective leadership strategies in diverse organizations.

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IJBDM-5-Organizational Culture as a Strategic Mediator in Healthcare Leadership: A Comprehensive Review of Leadership Effectiveness, Cultural Dynamics, and Employee Work Engagement

International Journal of Business Dynamics and Management

Organizational Culture as a Strategic Mediator in Healthcare Leadership: A Comprehensive Review of Leadership Effectiveness, Cultural Dynamics, and Employee Work Engagement

Keywords: Healthcare leadership, organizational culture mediation, work engagement, credible leadership, cultural dimensions, patient care quality, healthcare management

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Abstract: The contemporary healthcare sector necessitates a sophisticated understanding of the intricate relationships among leadership approaches, organizational culture, and employee engagement to optimize patient care and organizational performance. This systematic review synthesizes findings from 89 empirical studies published between 2020 and 2025, examining organizational culture as a critical mediating variable between diverse leadership styles and employee engagement outcomes in healthcare organizations. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the review integrates quantitative meta-analytical methods with qualitative thematic analysis to provide a comprehensive perspective on cultural mediation processes across healthcare settings.

The principal findings demonstrate that organizational culture serves as a complete mediator in the relationship between credible leadership and work engagement (β = 0.389, p < 0.001). Comparable mediating effects are observed for transformational leadership (β = 0.341, p < 0.001), authentic leadership (β = 0.327, p < 0.001), and servant leadership (β = 0.312, p < 0.001). Healthcare organizations characterized by strong cultures of integrity, professionalism, trust, and recognition of human resources report employee engagement scores 43% higher than those with less developed cultures. The review identifies four key cultural dimensions that consistently mediate the leadership-engagement relationship: involvement (β = 0.286, p < 0.001), consistency (β = 0.274, p < 0.001), adaptability (β = 0.267, p < 0.001), and mission clarity (β = 0.291, p < 0.001).

Gender dynamics significantly influence cultural mediation processes, with female healthcare workers exhibiting stronger responses to participatory and supportive cultural elements, as reported by 75% of respondents. In contrast, leadership credibility demonstrates effectiveness across all demographic groups. These findings contribute to healthcare management theory by underscoring organizational culture as a central mechanism for leadership effectiveness and provide actionable strategies for healthcare administrators seeking to enhance employee engagement through targeted cultural interventions.

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IJEDF-5-Causal Inference with Time-Varying Instrument Strength: A Framework for Dynamic Local Average Treatment Effects

International Journal of Economic Dynamics and Finance

Causal Inference with Time-Varying Instrument Strength: A Framework for Dynamic Local Average Treatment Effects

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Instrumental variables, local average treatment effect, time-varying instrument strength, weak identification, π-LATE, dynamic causal inference, monetary policy,

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Traditional instrumental variable approaches assume uniform instrument relevance across all observations, an assumption frequently violated in time series applications due to structural breaks, regime changes, and evolving economic relationships. This paper develops a comprehensive framework for identifying, estimating, and conducting inference on local average treatment effects when the strength of the instrument varies over time. We introduce the concept of π-LATE, which represents treatment effects for the subset of observations where instruments remain relevant, and demonstrate methods for individually identifying compliers in time series data. Through extensive simulation studies and an empirical application to monetary policy transmission, we demonstrate that focusing on strongly identified subsamples can substantially improve estimation precision while maintaining a valid causal interpretation. Our survey of recent publications in leading economics journals reveals that weak identification affects 75% of time series specifications, yet strong identification often exists in large subsamples, suggesting the widespread applicability of our methods.

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IJEDF-4-Advancements in Causal Inference for High- Frequency Financial Data: A Novel Identification and Estimation Framework

International Journal of Economic Dynamics and Finance

Advancements in Causal Inference for High- Frequency Financial Data: A Novel Identification and Estimation Framework

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Causal inference, High-frequency financial data, Instrumental variables, Time-varying identification, Local average treatment effect, Market microstructure, Monetary policy, Treasury futures, Empirical finance, Econometric methods

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The rapid expansion of high-frequency financial data has profoundly transformed the landscape of empirical research in monetary policy, asset pricing, and market microstructure. While these granular datasets offer unprecedented opportunities to uncover causal relationships and evaluate the impact of policy interventions at an intraday level, they also introduce significant methodological challenges. Notably, standard instrumental variable (IV) approaches often struggle in this context, as instrument strength can fluctuate dramatically within trading days, leading to unreliable estimates and inference when applied naively. In response, this study proposes a novel and broadly applicable identification and estimation framework designed specifically for high-frequency settings characterized by time-varying instrument validity. Our approach features a time-contingent compliance method that dynamically partitions the trading day into intervals of strong and weak instrument strength, thereby facilitating accurate and robust estimation of local average treatment effects (LATE) in real time. By leveraging smoothness constraints on asset return processes and systematically exploiting volatility spikes around scheduled economic announcements—such as Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings—our method isolates quasi-experimental shocks that underpin causal identification. We illustrate the utility of this framework through an in-depth empirical analysis of intraday Treasury futures surrounding FOMC announcements, demonstrating that our method consistently outperforms conventional IV and two-stage least squares (2SLS) techniques in both precision and reliability. Extensive simulation experiments further validate the approach, showing that it preserves correct inference under weak identification and delivers substantial power gains in strongly identified segments. These contributions offer a comprehensive toolkit for economists and financial researchers seeking to harness high-frequency data for robust causal inference across a wide array of financial market questions.

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