Managerial Capabilities and Strategic Business Success in the Petroleum Industry in Uganda
DOI: 10.21522/TIJMG.2015.06.02.Art002
Authors : Nicholas Disney Ogola, Rheeta Marjery, Vincent Bagire
Abstract:
This
paper explores the relationship between managerial capabilities and strategic business
success in the petroleum industry in Uganda. Managerial capabilities were measured
using communication, conceptual, human and technical skills. The study premised
on knowledge-based view of the firm theory. The population was 347 licensed petroleum
companies in Uganda and a sample of 186 was used. The study used a survey research
design. Regression and correlation were used to do analysis. The study used a self-administered
questionnaire and semi-structure key informant interviews. Findings indicate that
managerial capabilities have positive and significant relationship with strategic
business success. Findings also indicate leadership partially mediated the relationship
between managerial capabilities and strategic business success. It is recommended
that the level of conceptual skills be internally assessed by each company since
it was ranked lower than other dimensions. Leadership is a contributor to increased
and sustainable relationship between managerial capabilities and strategic business
success.
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