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Institutional dynamics and road accidents in the road haulage sector: the moderating role of information communication technology

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  • James Kanyepe
  • Nyarai Kasambuwa

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Purpose - The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of institutional dynamics on road accidents and whether this relationship is moderated by information and communication technology (ICT). Design/methodology/approach - The study adopted a quantitative approach with 133 respondents. Research hypotheses were tested in AMOS version 21. In addition, moderated regression analysis was used to test the moderating role of ICT on the relationship between institutional dynamics and road accidents. Findings - The results show that vehicle maintenance, policy enforcement, safety culture, driver training and driver management positively influence road accidents. Moreover, the study established that ICT moderates the relationship between institutional dynamics and road accidents. Practical implications - The results of this study serve as a practical guideline for policymakers in the road haulage sector. Managers may gain insights on how to design effective interventions to reduce road accidents. Originality/value - This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by exploring previously unexplored moderating paths in the relationship between institutional dynamics and road accidents. By highlighting the moderating role of ICT, the study sheds new light on the institutional dynamics that influence road accidents in the context of road haulage companies.

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  • James Kanyepe & Nyarai Kasambuwa, 2023. "Institutional dynamics and road accidents in the road haulage sector: the moderating role of information communication technology," Journal of Humanities and Applied Social Sciences, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 6(1), pages 3-19, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jhassp:jhass-08-2023-0088
    DOI: 10.1108/JHASS-08-2023-0088
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