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Determinants of electronic procurement adoption in an organization: Comparative study of private and public organization: The case of TANESCO and TBL
(Mzumbe University, 2018) Mushi, Gift .O
This study examined the determinants of electronic procurement adoption in an organization by comparing public organization (TANESCO) and private organization (TBL). The population consisted of employees in both organization of which a sample size of 52 respondents were taken from TBL and a sample size of 54 respondents were taken from TANESCO. The study considered four objectives as the influence of individual factors on e-procurement adoption, the influence of organizational factors in an organization, level of e-procurement adoption and the challenges facing organizations on implementation of e-procurement. A cross-sectional research design was used by the researcher and purposive sampling was used to obtain number of respondents needed from the whole population. Data were collected through questionnaires presented to the respondents and documentary review was used to supplement the study of which both quantitative and qualitative techniques were used. This study found that individual age and education found to have a significant relation with e-procurement adoption in TBL while individual skills and education found to have a significant relationship with eprocurement adoption in TANESCO of which education found as the common individual factor which influences e-procurement adoption in both organizations. On other side organization factors such as motivation and team work found to have a significantly relationship with adoption of e-procurement in TBL, while organizational structure and team work have significantly relationship with e-procurement adoption in the study found that team work is the major influence under organizational factor in e-procurement adoption. Also the study found that private organizations like TBL adopted e-procurement at the highest level stage compared to public organizations which are in preliminary stage of adopting e-procurement. Among challenges facing the organization on implementing the system were found to be system compatibility and supplier readiness while challenges facing the organization on the adoption process were lack of electronic infrastructure and fund. It was recommended that public organization should adopt fully e-procurement in a pace of private organization in order to increase performance of organization through cost reduction, efficiency and effectiveness. performance of organization through cost reduction, efficiency and effectiveness.
The determinants of information sharing and the performance of supply chain: A case of beverage manufacturing companies in Dar es salaam, Tanzania
(Mzumbe University, 2019) Kabelele, Deus P
Due to the increasing importance of information sharing in the supply chains towards better performances while there is lack of studies conducted in developing countries like Tanzania, trying to investigate the determinants of information sharing among trading partners and the impact of information sharing on the supply chain performance led to the conduction of this study so as to fill the empirical gap. The general objective of the study was to assess the determinants of information sharing and the performance of supply chain, where the first three specific objectives focused on ascertaining the influence of intra-organizational factors, inter-organizational factors and environmental factors on information sharing while the fourth and last one focused on ascertaining the influence of information sharing on the supply chain performance. The study was conducted at Dar es Salaam taking beverage manufacturing companies as a case. Resource based view (RBV), social exchange theory (SET) and network theory (NT) together with other empirical studies conducted in the developed countries were used as a basis for the development of the conceptual framework. Both quantitative and qualitative research designs were employed for findings triangulation purposes. The snowball sampling technique was used to collect data from 170 respondents using online survey while purpose sampling was used to collect data from 10 respondents through interviews. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were used to analyze quantitative data while explanation building process was used for qualitative data. The study findings indicated that for intra-organizational factors only information technology had significant contribution on information sharing while top management support had insignificant contribution; for inter-organizational factors only trust was significant while commitment, common vision and reciprocity were insignificant determiners; both of the environmental factors the competitive environment and environmental uncertainty were found to have significant positive influence on information sharing. Moreover, the study found that supply chain performance is significantly determined by information sharing. The study had several implications to various concerned stakeholders and suggested future studies to take into account the indirect effects of determinants of information sharing on the supply chain performance since they were ignored in this study
Assessment of agile supply chain practices towards performance of health care sector, in Tanzania: A case of selected public hospitals in Dodoma Municipality
(Mzumbe University, 2018) Mwaiseje, Shadrack
The study was all about agile supply chain practices towards performance of healthcare sector. This research was conducted at Dodoma Municipality in Benjamin Mkapa hospital and Dodoma general hospital. The specific objectives of the study were to assess timely delivery of treatment to the patients on performance of healthcare in Dodoma Municipality, to evaluate integration and coordination of process towards performance of healthcare in Dodoma Municipality, to assess the extent to which quick response to patients enhance performance of healthcare in Dodoma Municipality and to ascertain the effects of agile supply chain practices on performance of healthcare in Dodoma Municipal. Data were collected by using both primary source of data and secondary source of data. Primary data was collected by using questionnaire and interview while the secondary data was collected by using documentary review and the study used the sample size of 236 respondents. Data was analyzed by both qualitative and quantitative analysis. To determine the effects of agile supply chain practices on performance of healthcare logistic regression model was used and Pearson chi-square was used to determine the influence of timely delivery of treatment, integration and coordination of process and quick response to the patients towards performance of healthcare in terms of patient‟s satisfaction. Results indicated that treatment conducted at reasonable time, waiting for registration, ICT uses in healthcare operations, reduction of path flows and quick medical assistance have positive significantly relationship on performance of healthcare in terms of patients satisfaction whereas time to contact medical personnel, effective communication and quick response with change number of patients has insignificant relationship towards patients satisfaction. Results from Pearson chi-square indicated significant relationship between timely delivery of treatment, integration and coordination of process with performance of healthcare in terms of patient‟s satisfaction, whereas quick response to the patients has insignificant relationship with performance of healthcare. The study recommends that the Government should employ adequate number of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and laboratory technicians in order to smoothen the daily operations of public hospitals.
Assessment of the determinants towards inventory control performance in public hospitals in Tanzania: A case of selected public hospitals in Dar es Salaam region
(Mzumbe University, 0201) Shadrack, Judith
This dissertation was about to analyze the determinants towards inventory control performance in public hospitals in Tanzania. The specific objectives were to examine medical stock storage systems for hospitals and their influence on inventory control performance, to assess the effect of staff competence on inventory control performance, and to establish the suppliers’ influence on performance of inventory control. The study was conducted in selected public hospitals located in Dar es Salaam region. From the population of 198 a sample of 99 respondents was obtained. The methods of data collection were questionnaire and interviews the selection techniques of the respondents were purposive sampling and simple random sampling. This study involved mixed strategies which were qualitative and quantitative analysis .From the study, it was observed that the engagement of medical stock storage system which influence inventory control performance were storage location, size of warehouse, warehouse layout. Due to analysis, the researcher found that medical storage systems have significantly influence on inventory control performance. However, the analysis showed that training for incoming employees and development for existing employees are important to any organization. The suppliers which brought about influence on inventory control were capability, and delivery influence. The analysis showed suppliers have insignificantly influence on inventory control performance. The recommendations are management should make sure that they have competent staff and develop them who are in-house so as to help in the running of the system. The public hospital and other organization should take an action to improve communication and information system to assist in monitoring of inventory especially between vendors and public hospitals. Also, Organizations should allow their employees to attend training provided by PSPTB so as to improves their staff professionalism and hence obtain value for money
Public private partnership projects in Tanzania: A case of new Msamvu Bus Terminal- Morogoro
(Mzumbe University, 2019) Wavii, Engais E.
The general objective of the study was to assess the viability of Public Private Partnership projects in Tanzania. The study specific objectives was to assess the ability of the both parties to manage the project at Msamvu, assessing the value for money of the Msamvu Bus Terminal project and to determine the challenges associated with monitoring of PPP projects at Msamvu. The study was conducted at three different areas that are; Msamvu Properties located at Morogoro Municipal Council, Morogoro Municipal Council and Local Authority Pension Fund, Morogoro Municipal. Purposive sampling was used and the sample size was a total number of ten (10) respondents. For qualitative data the researcher used the interview method for collecting data. Different theories were used as a base of arguments to support the study these are; transaction cost theory, principal-agency theory and resource based theory. The primary, secondary data were collected and were analyzed by using the grounded theory approach. The findings from the analysis showed that; the private party showed ability to manage the project well, the project manages revenue collection very well, payments mechanisms are properly articulated and executed, enhanced services to the users of the facility, risks associated with the project are well managed and lastly the challenges encountered during the implementation of the project are political interference, insufficient capacity negotiations and poor contract design. The study recommends the following; the public sector should configure and evaluate procurement options and procurement models that will ascertain the attainment of value for money, the government should establish policies that encourage private firms to invest in various sectors, and lastly, the public sector should focus on using experienced personnel in all activities involved in the PPP procedures.
Adoption of e-procurement and value addition to Tanzanian public institutions: A case of Tanzania public institutions
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Suleiman, Mohammed A.
E-procurement adoptions make purchasing activities more effective in terms of both time and cost. In Tanzania the adoption of e-procurement is at infant stage. The focus of this thesis is on adoption of e-procurement and value that can be achieved in Tanzania public institutions. In recent years, Tanzania has made a significant progress in ICT. Specific examples are on the adoption of mobile technologies, implementation of the national ICT broadband backbone (NICTBB). The ICT infrastructures which enable the government of Tanzania to embark on e-procurement adoption include: national fibre optic cable network, internet service providers (ISP) and internet cafes and increasing the number of mobiles network across the country. The research model was focused on TOE frameworks which elaborate in details the e-procurement adoption in three perspectives: 1. Organization factors: organization size, top management attitudes characteristics, relative advantage characteristics and user involvement characteristics 2. Technological factors: compatibility characteristics, complexity characteristics, technological infrastructures characteristics, and perceived benefits characteristics 3. Environmental factors: normative pressure, coercive pressure, and mimetic pressure The research methodology used in the study include the data collection techniques which focus on questionnaire as primary data collection, and secondary data collection involve books, journal and internet search engine like Google scholar. Non probability sampling was used in this study.
Analysis of local dairy value chain for smallholder pastoralists in Simanjiro district, Tanzania
(Mzumbe University, 0201) Sumuni, Catholic
The study aimed at analysis of local dairy value chain for smallholder pastoralists. The first objective was to identify the structure of local diary value chain and key actors’ roles. This study found that, the local dairy value chain in Simanjiro consist five (5) distinct stages, namely; input supply, milk production, trading, processing and consumption. The main actors in the dairy value chain were input suppliers, milk producers, milk traders, milk processors and milk consumers. The second objective was to explore chain strategies developed by chain actors in market milking. Results showed that; actors’ chain-strategies developed were; contractual agreement between pastoralists and milk buyers, actors often attending trainings on milk marketing, and pastoralists’ collective actions whereby benefits are accrued by being member of milk marketing groups. Third objective was to identify business challenges facing local dairy value chain actors in the study area. Findings revealed that, challenges identified to exist were; Seasonal fluctuations in milk availability, Livestock diseases, lack/few market channels for milk and milk products, poor cold chain infrastructures, facility breakdowns, quality aspects and low capacity of existing processing units. The conclusions attained through findings discussion recommended the following; Sensitize value chain concept as an economic tool to develop milk and milk products value chain, Improving efforts of milk producers on milk production and livestock management, and improvement of existing small scale milk processing units.
The effectiveness of procurement and contract management in local government authorities- lower levels: A survey study conducted at Babati and Simanjiro District Councils
(Mzumbe University, 2016) Njelekela, Norbert Musa
Procurement and contract management is a crucial aspect to government service delivery. Recently, this area has drawn a great attention from academicians and researchers. Despite the government effort to disburse a large amount of funds to the lower level government authorities, still there is substandard performance which has been reported by various stakeholders. The general objective of the study was assessing the effectiveness of procurement and contract management and implementation in the local government-lower level authorities. It sought to assess the role and capacity of actors in the lower levels, application of procurement laws, guidelines and regulations, independence of powers and political influence and the relevance of procurement methods which were used to answer the research questions. Cross-sectional survey research design was used to execute the study; targeted population was 186 respondents from wards, villages and committee members. Sample size of 127 respondents was drawn using slovin‟s formula and about 80 respondents were obtained for the study. Both questionnaires and interview guide were used as tools for data collection, Inferential and descriptive statistics methods including frequencies, percentages, levels of significance and correlations using SPSS as a tool for data analysis were used to give the findings. Representative reliability and construct validity were adopted for research quality assurance. The findings revealed that, there was high significance relationship between the variables (Sign-0.000) and variables relevance of procurement methods and independence of powers and political influence had positive contribution to the effectiveness of procurement and contract management in the lower level authorities (positive coefficients,0.353 and 0.229 with significance values of 0.001 and 0.018) the other two variables, role and capacity of actors and applicable procurement laws, guidelines and regulations had negative relationship(-0.106 and -2.40 with significance values of -.289 and 0.018).It was recommended that, the government should make effort to have a regulatory framework that will stipulate who (procurement personnel) and how procurement processes and contract management will be implemented.
Effectiveness of works procurement contract management in achieving value for money: A case study of College of Business Education – Dar es Salaam Campus
(Mzumbe University, 2017) Mnango, Hassan I.
Contract management is an important activity in public procurement especially on executing development projects while aiming at value for money. On the contrary, reports from the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority show that funds have been wasted due to poor contract management practices, hindering value for money achievement in most of the public institutions across the globe. Generally, the study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of works procurement contract management in achieving value for money. Specifically the study aimed at describing the procurement methods used in works contract, the criteria used in evaluation and selection of contractors and the extent to which the contracting parties fulfill their objectives in achieving Value for money Taking the case of College of Business Education, a case study research design was used to undertake the study where by purposive and simple random samplings were used to take a sample of 69 respondents. Data were collected through the questionnaire, interview, and document review. Based on the collected data the researcher used both qualitative and quantitative approach to analyze data; qualitative data were analyzed through the use of interpretive and reflexive approaches while the quantitative data were analyzed through the utilization of SPSS program which assisted the researcher to run some of the analysis. The findings reveal that College of Business Education has been able to achieve value for money in the works procurement contracts as results of having the effective contract management practices through selection of proper procurement methods that influence competition and lead to getting the reliable contractors at lowest costs. Also, through the criteria for evaluation and selection of contractors has been able to get capable and competent contractors, and it avoids favoritism and corruption. Lastly, the contracting parties fulfill their objectives by delivering the quality and completed work on time and paying the contractors on time. Due to all these factors, they guarantee the achievement of value for money despite of some few weaknesses.
Factors influencing management of procurement records in Tanzania: A survey of selected procuring entities
(Mzumbe University, 2019) Mohamed, Bakari Maligwa
This study is about factors influencing management of procurement records in the Tanzania procuring entities. The study assessed the factors influencing management of procurement records. Specifically, the study examined capacity of personnel involved in managing procurement records, determined storage space, equipment and facilities in managing procurement records, and examined security and safety measures in managing procurement records in Tanzania procuring entities. The study used mixed research design. In the first place, exploratory case study was conducted in Dar es Salaam whereby fifteen procuring entities were studied. In the survey study, data were collected through a questionnaire survey involving 108 procuring entities. Questionnaire response rate was 75 per cent. Being motivated by institutional theory, resource based theory and theory of constraints; qualitative data were analysed thematically by using themes and narratives. Quantitative data were analysed through a logistic regression model in which marginal effects were determined to enable assessment of the influencing factors. The findings indicate that management of procurement records in Tanzania is influenced by the capacity of personnel, storage space, equipment and facilities, and security and safety measures. The findings make the following key contributions to knowledge. First, the findings reveal that procurement records are managed by personnel who are incapable in terms of knowledge, skills, competences and professional ethics. When these institutional resource constraints are not addressed; recurrence of the weaknesses found in the Tanzania procurement recordkeeping systems may persist. Second, the findings unveil the inadequacy of storage space, equipment and facilities for procurement recordkeeping systems. That is, most of procuring entities in Tanzania are constrained by inadequate storage space, equipment and facilities that render procurement recordkeeping systems to poorly perform their obligations. Third, the study provides empirical findings that security and safety measures in managing procurement records is a critical factor in ensuring that procurement records are available, complete, and authentic as when required for procurement decision making, providing procurement business transactional evidences, and for audit purposes. Lastly, the findings have recorded and documented the applicability and limitations of previous studies to the management of procurement records in Tanzania procuring entities.
Influence of inventory management on procurement performance: A case study Coca Cola Kwanza– Mbeya Plant
(Mzumbe University, 2019) Mshiu, Beatrice G.
The study assessed the effectiveness of inventory management on procurement performance at Coca cola kwanza Mbeya. The objectives of the study were; to examine the effect of inventory shrinkage on procurement performance, to determine the influence of inventory investment on procurement performance, to assess the influence of order quantity on procurement performance and to determine the relationship between procurement performance and inventory shrinkage, inventory investment and economic order quantity. The study was a quantitative and qualitative research design. Random sampling and purposive sampling technique was used to select 101 respondents in this study. Data were collected from primary and secondary sources by use of structured questionnaire, interviews and documentary review. The findings revealed that there is an idea on inventory management, furthermore the study found that losses resulting from stock theft leads to increased inventory shrinkage and also losses resulting from stock damages leads to increased inventory shrinkage. Capital invested contribute greatly to inventory investment of Coca cola kwanza. It was also found that proper management of cash flow contributes greatly to inventory investment of Coca cola kwanza and that proper procurement/reorder practices contribute greatly to inventory investment of Coca cola kwanza. Shortage costs are influenced by order quantity of materials at Coca cola, ordering costs are high due to poor inventory management practices and the quantity of materials ordered has influence on the storage space of Coca cola. It is concluded that inventory shrinkage has effect on procurement performance, inventory investment has influence on procurement performance, order quantity has influence on procurement performance. It is also concluded that procurement performance has a negative relationship with inventory shrinkage, but positive relationship with inventory investment and order quantity. Owing to the findings researcher recommends the following; Firstly, it is recommended that Coca cola should maintain the way it does inventory management. Secondly, it is recommended that Coca cola kwanza should continue employing workers with better knowledge on procurement basically those working in procurement departments. Thirdly it is recommended that other organizations should emulate the example of Mbeya Coca cola kwanza in order to make better procurement in their organizations.
Assessment of the effectiveness of services outsourcing in public health institutions: A case of Mbeya Referral Hospital (MRH)
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Mwashiuya, Stephano
Before the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW) started outsourcing non consultancy services, security service and cleanliness service at Mbeya referral Hospital are totally seems to be below standard to MoHSW and due to that the MoHSW started outsourcing those services researcher. This study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of services outsourcing in public health institutions. The case of Mbeya Referral hospital, the services outsourced at MRH are two which are cleaning and security services, the study based on non consultancy services. The study was carried out by using a case study design, mixed study, cross-sectional and retrospective cohort. The researcher employed the following instruments in collecting data which are interviews, Questionnaires, Observations and documentary sources. The study revealed that outsourcing at MRH is effective through adherence of contract terms and conditions were supported by 83.3% of respondents, cost effectiveness of supplier through cost sharing were supported by 97% of respondents, consistency in quality in delivering of service were supported by 70% of respondents and good performance of service providers were supported by 70% of respondents. Though outsourcing at MRH are effective but there some problems like Low knowledge and skills to services providers which forced the MRH to employ health attendants to performs cleanness also modern equipment are not user friendly by service providers were supported by 55% of respondents and the organization faced with theft incidence were supported by 93% of respondents. These findings are both consistent and inconsistent with the previous research findings. The researcher recommends that for the effectiveness of services outsourcing at MRH, the service provider for cleaning service should be the one who have competent workers who can clean both infectious (IPC) and non-infectious products in hospital while for security service there should be competent workers who are well equipped with technological advancement in securing the hospital. The results obtained from the research that was conducted in Mbeya referral hospital cannot be generalized to all services outsourcing as the services providers at MRH may be different to that of Muhimbili National Hospital.
Assessing the impact of strategic procurement on public organisation’s performance: A case of Arusha City Council
(Mzumbe University, 2019) Mwitango, Robert D.
This research aimed at assessing the impact of strategic procurement on public organization performance using Arusha City Council (ACC) as a case study. The study had three specific objectives; the first was to examine the influence of strategic procurement on procurement execution, the second was to assess the influence of supplier base on organization performance, and the third objective was to examine the influence of supplier selection on organization performance. The researcher applied a case study research design, and samples were selected by using purposive sampling techniques, where by questionnaire were used as primary data collection method and documentary review and internet source were used as secondary data collection method. A sample of 79 respondents was purposively selected from different department and section at ACC. The analyzed data was then presented in tables and figures for interpretation. Factor analysis and multiple regression analysis were employed for data reduction and assessing relationship between independent and dependent variables. The study realized relationship between the procurement execution, strategic supplier base, and strategic supplier selection on public organization performance The study findings revealed that the impact of strategic purchasing are contribute by the skilled workers, training and seminars to workers and suppliers, effective negotiation during materials purchasing, effective specification, strategically supplier selection, professionalism, and applicability of regulation in all the purchasing activities. The study concluded that strategic procurement within an organization contributes as much to the success and performance of the organization operations. Researcher recommend that, seminars and training could be provided to the procurement personnel and users, online purchasing system should be established at ACC, effective negotiation should be well conducted during purchasing process, the kraljic approach could be used to specify the purchasing techniques, and all purchasing should be guided by the rules and regulation and should be free from any interference such as political interference.
Analysis of supply chain of sunflower in Singida Municipality, Tanzania
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Mwita, Tubeti
This study was conducted to examine supply chain of sunflower in Singida Municipality in Tanzania. Data were collected from primary and secondary sources. Thirty (30) farmers, 15 traders (5 assemblers, 5 wholesalers and 5 retailers) were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The study revealed that sunflower was marketed through five different channels. These are (1) Farmers-to-assemblers (2) Farmers-to-wholesalers (3) Farmers-to-retailers (4) Farmers-to-processors (5) Farmers-to-consumers. Assemblers were found to have relatively more market power than other chain actors. This was revealed by the high profit margin as compared to other chain actors. Majority of chain actors (38%) had the problem of accessing credit due to lack of collateral and high interest rate. In order to realise the full potential of agricultural trade as a tool in the fight against poverty, the suggested policy interventions are to prioritise and increase funding for physical infrastructure both from national; promote large-scale capacity building in business skills and market orientation; improve equitable access to credit and improve dissemination of market
Factors influencing value for money procurement in local government authorities: A case of Morogoro Municipal Council
(Mzumbe University, 2019) Ngonyani, Amos A.
This research intended to investigate factors influencing value for money procurement in local government authorities. Research objectives were; to determine the effect of procurement planning on achievement of value for money procurement, to evaluate the effect of employee competency on achievement of value for money procurement, to assess the effect of resource allocation on achievement of VfM procurement, and to investigate the effect of ICT on achievement of VfM procurement in LGAs. The study was conducted at Morogoro municipal located in Morogoro region. From the population of 120 a sample of 60 respondents was obtained. The methods of data collection were documentary, questionnaire and interviews the selection techniques of the respondents were purposive sampling and systematic random sampling. This study involved mixed strategies which were qualitative and quantitative analysis. From the, finding sit was observed that the procurement plan has a positive impact on achievement of value for money procurement in local government authorities. Furthermore, the study established that information and communication technology has a negative impact on achievement of value for money in the LGAs. Likewise, resources allocation is not influencing achievement of value for money procurement in local government authorities. The employee competence is influencing achievement of value for money procurement in local government authorities. On the basis of the above findings, the study recommends that the Municipal management should make sure that they have competent personnel who are in-house so as to help in the running of the procurement process. In order to achieve value for money procurement, the municipal should emphasize much in preparation and implementing the annual procurement plan Moreover, the Municipal should provide opportunities for their personnel involved in procurement activities to attend procurement trainings and seminars conducted by the PSPTB and other credible institutions. Such trainings will help the procurement staff to equip themselves with the current skills and knowledge necessary for effective management of the procurement function of the Municipal.
The determinants of value for money in procurement of works in Tanzania’s Local Government Authorities: A case of selected LGAS in Dar es Salaam region
(Mzumbe University, 2018) Nyaonge, Mbiji M.
This study titled “The determinants of Value for Money in Procurement of works in Tanzania‟s LGAs” was carried out at Ilala, Kinondoni and Kigamboni Municipal Councils in Dar es Salaam Region. A review of the literature indicated that for several times LGAs in Tanzania has failed to attain VfM when performing procurement activities. In relation to this, this study sought to establish the effect of STDs, impact of ICT in procurement activities, relationship management/collaboration and institutional factors as the determinants of VfM in procurement of works in Tanzania’s LGAs. To achieve these objectives, this study employed explanatory study to explain the relationship between variables. The study collected both primary and secondary data. Closed-ended questionnaire were used to collect primary data while secondary data was collected from published journals, reports and books. The study constituted fifty nine units sample which comprised members from PMU, engineering department, TB, accounts section, audit section, and ICT department. The study used quantitative method of data collection. In data presentation and analysis descriptive analysis with the help of statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23.0 were used. Factor analysis and regression analysis was employed for data reduction and assessing relationship between independent and dependent variables. The study found significant relationship between the language used in the STDs,cost of preparing STDs, ICT competence, trust, commitment, respect, political interference and community participation on VfM.However, the study failed to establish a significant relationship between the contents of STDs and ICT knowledge on VfM. The study therefore recommended that in order for the LGAs and other public institutions to attain VfM in procurement activities they should make sure that they use simple and clear language to prepare STDs, also competent personnel should be used to prepare STDs in order to minimize unnecessary cost. Also the government should provide ICT knowledge building capacity to LGAs staff. Furthermore, first priorities should be given to the local contractors in works contract activities as the study revealed that it is easier to enter into relational governancewith the local contractors rather than foreigners. Lastly, procurement activities should be conducted in accordance with the existing rules and procedures, and that the function should be free from political or other interferences.
Assessment of the transaction costs on post-harvest maize value chain peformance in Tanzania: A survey of selected maize smallholder farmers in Kongwa District Council - Dodoma region
(Mzumbe University, 2018) Rutatola, Prisca Pascrates
The study aimed to assess the transaction costs on post harvest maize value chain performance among maize small holder farmers in Kongwa District Council in Dodoma region. The study specific objectives comprised of assessing the transportation costs on post-harvest maize value chain performance, assessing the information costs on post- harvest maize value chain performance, assessing the middlemen costs on post-harvest maize value chain performance and assessing the effects of transaction costs on post- harvest maize value chain performance in Kongwa District Council Dodoma region. The study adopted a survey research design where a sample of 88 respondents obtained through multi stage sampling was used in the study. Interviews, questionnaires and documentary review were used as data collection techniques. Data were analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively where chi square test and multiple regression techniques were used to establish the existence of the hypothesized relationship. It was revealed that transportation costs and middlemen costs affected post harvest maize value chain performance in terms of profits, output sales and post harvest losses in Kongwa District Council but information cost was revealed not to be a contributor of post harvest maize value chain performance in the study area. Through chi square test transportation costs and middlemen costs were significantly related to post harvest value chain performance whereas information cost was not significant related to post harvest value chain performance in the study area at P<0.05. Moreover, through multiple regression profit earned by farmers was the major effect of transaction costs on post harvest maize value chain performance in the study area than the other two performance indicators whereas post harvest losses was proved not to be the effect of transaction costs on post harvest maize value chain performance in the study area. Thus, it was recommended for the government and all associated stakeholders to take various measures focusing on reducing transaction costs such as improvement of transportation infrastructures and establishment of well equipped market areas near farmers.
The contribution of procurement contract management in attaining value for money in the procurement of works: A case of VETA Kihonda and MVTTC
(Mzumbe University, 2019) Sanga, Devotha
It is well understood that the purpose of procurement contract management is to deliver value for money or to improve the quality of the public service. VfM is the optimum combination of the whole-life cost and quality (fitness for the purpose) to meet the users' requirement (Msita 2007). It is therefore procurement contract management is the management of the whole life cost and quality of a project or service to meet user’s requirement. The aim of the study is to find out the contribution of procurement contract management in attaining value for money in the procurement of works. The objective of the study among others include, to ascertain the contract management competencies of the procuring entity, to determine the influence of contract administration in attaining value for money in procurement of works, to determine the influence of relationship management in attaining value for money in procurement of works, to ascertain the influence of service delivery management in attaining value for money in procurement of works. The main data collection instrument employed in this study was structured questionnaire and interviews. The study employed the purposive sampling technique. The finding revealed that the methods in place to track time, quality and cost, effective and efficient mechanism for risk analysis, dispute resolution mechanism provided in the contract document, adequate provisions are in place for standard contract. It was recommended that there is still a need for formulating a policy of value for money that would address specific issues relating to achievement of value for money such as formulation of value for money objectives, value for money terms in the contract, value for money performance criteria and contract auditing
Effectiveness of procurement contracts management in achieving value for money in procurement of works: A case of Moshi University College of Cooperative and Business Studies (MUCCoBS)
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Mchopa, Alban
Contract management is an important activity in public procurement especially on the deployment of the procurement system to achieve value for money. On the contrary, reports from researchers, the CAG and PPRA have shown that public funds have been wasted and misused because of poor contract implementation and management. Generally, the study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of procurement contracts management towards achieving value for money in procurement of works. Specifically, the study intended to describe the nature of procurement contracts for works, evaluate the adequacy of formulated procurement contracts for works towards guaranteeing achievement of value for money, determine the effectiveness of procurement contracts for works implementation as per terms and conditions and determine the contribution of effective contract management on the achievement of value for money. Through taking the case of MUCCoBS, case study research design was used to undertake the study whereby purposive and random sampling techniques were used to pick a sample of 60 respondents while questionnaires, interviews, observations and documentary review were used to collect data. Data were analysed through applying qualitative techniques that involved the use of "interpretive" and "reflexive" approaches while quantitative techniques involved utilization of SPSS as a tool for data analysis. Findings showed that contracts contained all the necessary required terms and conditions to guarantee value for money and it was established that contracts were effectively executed and managed adequately when compared to the terms. Also, it was determined that management of time, quality, costs and risk control results in effective contract management which contributes highly to the achievement of value for money. However, in some contracts there were signs of ineffectiveness in terms of variations and lots of extensions of time which jeopardized the achievement of value for money. Thus, it was recommended that the college should enhance supervision, prepare quality plans, hire construction experts and perform defects inspection for completed works.
Assessment on the effect of electronic procurement on supply chain performance in Tanzania: Bakhresa Group Ltd
(Mzumbe University, 2019) Mayunga, Josephine Alfred
This researcher intended to assess the effect of electronic procurement on supply chain performance in Tanzania. Specific coverage of this study was intended: to analyze influence of electronic tendering on Supply Chain (SC) performance, to examine influence of e-informing on SC performance, and to estimate contribution of e-payment on SC performance. Investigation was conducted at Bakhressa Group Ltd located in Dar es Salaam region. From the population of 193 a sample of 130 respondents was obtained. The methods of data collection were documentary, questionnaire interviews, and observation the selection techniques of the respondents were purposive sampling and simple random sampling. This study involved mixed strategies which were qualitative and quantitative analysis. From the findings it was observed that e-tendering is positively and significantly influencing Supply Chain performance. Furthermore, the researcher noted that e-informing is also positively and significantly influencing supply Chain performance, likewise, e-payment is contributing positively to Supply Chain performance in Tanzania. On the basis of the above findings, the study recommends that Tanzania Government should analyze and advance its e-tendering activities in order to ensure that it not only stays positive and significant, but also progress it. It is suggested that the administration is required to ensure that all modules from purchasing requisition to good receipt note should be controlled through e-procurement. This will eradicate waste in procurement process such as delay, postal; administration cost, auditing will be easy and well maintained, as well as corruption will be reduced. Moreover, as einforming positively and significantly influence supply chain performance, it is necessary for organizations to collect information for supplier qualification which includes: experience, previous clientele as well as disseminating that information to the appropriate suppliers.

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