Background: Supply chain management (SCM) implementation in selected drought-stricken areas in Zimbabwe has been negatively influenced by the marginalisation of indigenous leaders and an intolerant political system. Objectives: This study examines the influence of culture and leadership attitudes, as well as the political, economic and legal framework, on the effectiveness of the humanitarian supply chain (HSC) during droughts in Zimbabwe. The effect of culture, leadership attitudes, and the political, economic and legal framework on HSC effectiveness in Zimbabwe has not been explored by researchers. Method: The study adopted a quantitative exploratory research design utilising the case study approach. The study sample consisted of 130 respondents comprising government and non-governmental organisation (NGO) officials whose primary responsibilities are drought disaster operations. Results: The study results revealed that the culture, leadership attitudes and political state did not positively influence the effectiveness of the HSC in Zimbabwe. In addition, the economic state and legal framework positively influenced the effectiveness of the HSC on drought management. Accordingly, the empirical results found that the existing legal framework positively influenced the effectiveness of the HSC. Furthermore, an association between educational background and work experience had an impact on the reduction of transport and warehouse costs, which are critical components of a humanitarian relief supply chain. Conclusion: This study is expected to significantly contribute to the crafting of effective HSC and intervention strategies. The study also adds to the body of knowledge in HSC and disaster management as there is a shortage of empirical data in this field of study.

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津巴布韦人道主义供应链管理的有效性

背景：津巴布韦部分干旱地区的供应链管理（SCM）实施受到土著领导人的边缘化和不宽容的政治体系的负面影响。目标：本研究考察了文化和领导态度以及政治，经济和法律框架对津巴布韦干旱期间人道主义供应链（HSC）有效性的影响。研究人员尚未探讨文化，领导态度以及政治，经济和法律框架对津巴布韦HSC有效性的影响。方法：本研究采用案例研究方法进行了定量探索性研究设计。该研究样本由130位受访者组成，包括政府和非政府组织（NGO）官员，其主要职责是干旱灾害行动。结果：研究结果表明，文化，领导态度和政治状态对津巴布韦HSC的有效性没有积极影响。此外，经济状况和法律框架对HSC在干旱管理方面的有效性产生了积极影响。因此，实证结果表明，现有法律框架对HSC的有效性产生了积极影响。此外，教育背景和工作经验之间的联系对减少运输和仓库成本产生了影响，而运输和仓库成本是人道主义救济供应链的重要组成部分。结论：预期该研究将为有效的HSC和干预策略的制定做出重大贡献。该研究还增加了HSC和灾难管理方面的知识体系，因为该研究领域中缺乏经验数据。