Acknowledgments: I would like to extend my sincere thanks to my supervisor, Dr. Ajak Coupelton Omer Jok, and my senior brother, Marial Mangar Akhol Koroor, for their outstanding guidance, advice, and

Your text is generally well-written, but I noticed a few areas where it could be improved for better grammatical accuracy. Below is the revised version of your acknowledgments: Acknowledgements I would like to extend my sincere thanks to my supervisor, Dr. Ajak Coupelton Omer Jok, and my senior brother, Marial Mangar Akhol Koroor, for their outstanding guidance, advice, and commitment throughout this research. I also wish to express my gratitude to the Head of the Business Department, Peter Gumbo, and the entire teaching staff in the School of Business and Management for their excellent work. My appreciation extends to my lovely parents, my late Father Colonel: Michael Kuch Majok (RIP), Mother Alual Mungu Dhorjang Machot, Nyigang, Aluel, Nyangong, Aruai, Adhieu, Deng, Yar, and Amuocjok for their financial and moral support. I am grateful to Gen: Majak Akec Malok, Mayom Mungu Dhorjang, Joseph Dhukpuou Mungu, Hon Agok Makur Kur, Molana: Maguen Dut Maguen, Dr Mangek Mading Mangek, Nyawut Agau Achuoth, Nicolas Marial Bol Nak, Daniel Mabor Mangui, Marial Maker Majok, Marial Kuch Ayual, John Kon Hoc, Mathot Makoi Chuny, Maj: Daniel Matiop Diar, Molana: Rita Amer, Mayom Manyang Majok, Samuel Meen Maker, Marial Makur Mapuor, Sabit Marial Manyar, Santino Mabor Marial Makoi, Deng Mathiang Kau, and all friends and family of Ager- Mathon. Last but not least, my gratitude to my friends and colleagues including Joseph Maker Majok, Noah Lovadic Maras, Monyping Marial Buot, Peter Maker Mapuor, Mathew Thon Mading, Makuei Dhuor Machar, William Majak Dhieu, Dhuol Muorchol Chut, Peter Marial Dak, Ayuek Nyilueeth Reech, Ayen Marial, Samuel Makur Maker, Mr. Luka Bol, Dut Mathon, William Mabor Achuil, John Chawuoch, Anna Nyakuet Taker, Jackson Chuol, Adok Makur Mading, Coordinator Kerry Mawiech Bol, Niconaria Machiek and all colleagues in the School of Business and Management across all three departments. I appreciate your encouragement and enjoyable company during my studies at the University of Juba.