FACTORS AFFECTING PUBLIC PROCUREMENT IN THE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF KENYA INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
Journal Title: European Journal of Business and Social Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting public procurement in the public institution in Kenya. The explainable variables include; organization structure, training, technology and budgetary resource. The study was significant to Kenya Institute of Education who oversee the daily operations of the organizations. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the purpose of this study.. The researcher used stratified random sampling procedure to select a sample that represents the entire population. The target population was 218 employees and a sample of 65 respondents was chosen. Majority of the respondent stated that budgetary resources, technology, organization structure and training affects procurement in an organization. The researcher concluded that yes the variables affects procurement in the public sector. All employees in the purchasing department should be well trained and even they should be given refresher courses to ensure they are up to date with the policies of purchasing department. Much research needs to be done on the above topic on how the organization policy should be stream line to ensure the procurement process is effective.
Authors and Affiliations
Miriam Thogori Nyambura| Department of Business Administration, Chuka University, P.O Box 109 60400,Chuka, Kenya Correspondence Email:miriamthogori08@gmail.com, William Mwangi| Department of Business Administration, Chuka University, P.O Box 109 60400,Chuka, Kenya Correspondence Email: www.mwangi@gmail.com
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