Funding for this research was provided by:
Makerere University Business School and Moi University
Article History
Accepted: 1 August 2021
First Online: 18 September 2021
Declarations
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: The authors do not declare conflicts of interest. In fact, no other person besides the authors played a role in the design of the study; in the compilation, examination or presentation of the data; in the preparation of the manuscript, or in the decision to report the findings.
: Initially, the researcher received approval from the Uganda National Council for Science and.Technology to undertake research through a letter to gain access to the selected micro and small businesses. This letter was followed by an introductory letter from Moi University, a copy of the questionnaire with a cover page describing the study’s significance and anticipated results.
: In accordance with research ethics, the researcher adhered to research ethics rules, such as informed consent law where participants volunteered to engage in the study and were able to choose if they so desired, privacy, confidentiality, anonymity and accuracy. The study participants were required to have the study intent, planned methods, and duration. Participants were granted full disclosure of the scope of the project, the threats, advantages and alternatives, including an expanded opportunity to ask specific questions about this research. The researcher ensured patent, copyright, and other kinds of intellectual property were protected. The study maintained the full confidentiality of all information received by the researchers. Honesty has been preserved in the testing process; outcomes, processes and procedures to prevent data fabrication, falsification or misrepresentation. All quotations used and sources consulted by references were clearly distinguished and acknowledged.