Although small- and medium businesses (SMEs) significant economic contributions are globally acknowledged, many SMEs in Uganda have not fully adopted and integrated ethics into their business strategies. This study explores the business practices that influence SME’s ethical conduct in Uganda. Primary data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. A sample of 384 SME owner/managers was surveyed employing convenience sampling. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The empirical findings show that the business practices of SMEs significantly influence their ethical business conduct in Uganda. It was suggested that SME business owners/managers pay attention to their management practices and ensure that all employees are knowledgeable on what ethical business conduct entails or how to apply it in the workplace.

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影响乌干达中小企业道德操守的商业行为

尽管中小型企业（SME）在经济上的贡献得到了全球认可，但乌干达的许多SME尚未完全采用道德规范并将其纳入其业务战略。本研究探讨了影响乌干达中小企业道德行为的商业惯例。使用自我管理的问卷收集主要数据。使用便利抽样对384位SME所有者/经理进行了抽样调查。使用描述性和推断性统计数据对数据进行了分析。实证结果表明，中小型企业的商业行为极大地影响了其在乌干达的道德商业行为。