Samuel Dawa
Biographic Data
| ID | 6736896 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Samuel Dawa |
| GIVEN NAMES | Samuel |
| FAMILY NAME | Dawa |
| SIGNATURE | DAWA S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Makerere University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0137-0981 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 16 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Driven by passion
This study examines how domain passion shapes the sustainability orientation of female hospitality entrepreneurs in a resource-constrained setting. While sustainability research has largely emphasised external drivers such as regulatory and market pressures, this study explores the role of intrinsic motivation in fostering sustainable entrepreneurial practice. A multiple case study was conducted involving eleven women-owned hospitality businesses…
Opportunity Recognition and Innovation in Uganda
This study develops a moderation model to examine the role of pluriactivity on the relationship between opportunity recognition and innovation by entrepreneurs in a developing country setting. Drawing upon the perspectives of the componential theory of innovation, this study argues that the impacts of opportunity recognition oninnovation depend on the number of businesses owned by the entrepreneur. The hypothesis is tested with data from a survey…
Entrepreneurial competences and growth of female-owned enterprises
Purpose Focusing on female entrepreneurs operating in a resource-scarce environment, this study aims to draw from the resource-based view to examine the relationship between entrepreneurial competences and firm growth. Design/methodology/approach This study used a cross-sectional research design. Data was collected from 232 women entrepreneurs operating in Kampala’s two biggest markets. The data were analyzed to test the mediation effect of absor…
Religious Beliefs and Entrepreneurial Behaviors in Africa
Religion plays a major role in Africa’s polity and its influence on the business landscape of the continent has been acknowledged in literature. This study contributes to the discourse by investigating and explaining how religious beliefs shape entrepreneurial behaviors in Uganda’s informal sector. Using a qualitative methodology, we explored how entrepreneurs in the context use or adopt religious beliefs in their entrepreneurial activities. By s…
Beyond necessity and opportunity entrepreneurship
Enhancing the private sector, and especially entrepreneurship, has become a key feature of development policy in recent years. In many African countries, entrepreneurship is promoted as a way to solve the youth unemployment crisis, but little is known about the experiences of young entrepreneurs. This paper examines the motivations and aspirations of young business owners in Uganda. Drawing on qualitative data collected in Kampala, the paper show…
Beyond necessity and opportunity entrepreneurship
Enhancing the private sector, and especially entrepreneurship, has become a key feature of development policy in recent years. In many African countries, entrepreneurship is promoted as a way to solve the youth unemployment crisis, but little is known about the experiences of young entrepreneurs. This paper examines the motivations and aspirations of young business owners in Uganda. Drawing on qualitative data collected in Kampala, the paper show…
Entrepreneurial competences and growth of female-owned enterprises
Purpose Focusing on female entrepreneurs operating in a resource-scarce environment, this study aims to draw from the resource-based view to examine the relationship between entrepreneurial competences and firm growth. Design/methodology/approach This study used a cross-sectional research design. Data was collected from 232 women entrepreneurs operating in Kampala’s two biggest markets. The data were analyzed to test the mediation effect of absor…
Beyond necessity and opportunity entrepreneurship
Enhancing the private sector, and especially entrepreneurship, has become a key feature of development policy in recent years. In many African countries, entrepreneurship is promoted as a way to solve the youth unemployment crisis, but little is known about the experiences of young entrepreneurs. This paper examines the motivations and aspirations of young business owners in Uganda. Drawing on qualitative data collected in Kampala, the paper show…
Religious Beliefs and Entrepreneurial Behaviors in Africa
Religion plays a major role in Africa’s polity and its influence on the business landscape of the continent has been acknowledged in literature. This study contributes to the discourse by investigating and explaining how religious beliefs shape entrepreneurial behaviors in Uganda’s informal sector. Using a qualitative methodology, we explored how entrepreneurs in the context use or adopt religious beliefs in their entrepreneurial activities. By s…
Entrepreneurial competences and growth of female-owned enterprises
Purpose Focusing on female entrepreneurs operating in a resource-scarce environment, this study aims to draw from the resource-based view to examine the relationship between entrepreneurial competences and firm growth. Design/methodology/approach This study used a cross-sectional research design. Data was collected from 232 women entrepreneurs operating in Kampala’s two biggest markets. The data were analyzed to test the mediation effect of absor…
Opportunity Recognition and Innovation in Uganda
This study develops a moderation model to examine the role of pluriactivity on the relationship between opportunity recognition and innovation by entrepreneurs in a developing country setting. Drawing upon the perspectives of the componential theory of innovation, this study argues that the impacts of opportunity recognition oninnovation depend on the number of businesses owned by the entrepreneur. The hypothesis is tested with data from a survey…
Driven by passion
This study examines how domain passion shapes the sustainability orientation of female hospitality entrepreneurs in a resource-constrained setting. While sustainability research has largely emphasised external drivers such as regulatory and market pressures, this study explores the role of intrinsic motivation in fostering sustainable entrepreneurial practice. A multiple case study was conducted involving eleven women-owned hospitality businesses…
Entrepreneurship (4 works) · Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences (4 works) · Business (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Family Business Performance and Succession (2 works) · Finance (2 works) · Innovation and Socioeconomic Development (2 works) · Public relations (2 works)