Critical Assessment on Effects of E-procurement in enhancing project performance among private sectors organization: A case study of applied technology company Limited, Dar-es-salaam and Arusha

Mboya, James Amani (2015) Critical Assessment on Effects of E-procurement in enhancing project performance among private sectors organization: A case study of applied technology company Limited, Dar-es-salaam and Arusha. Masters thesis, The Open University Of Tanzania.

Preview

PDF Download (648kB) | Preview

Abstract

This study aimed at assessing “the effects for using E-procurement system in enhancing project performance among private sector organizations, a case study of Applied technology Co. Ltd (ATL)” A case study approach was selected and used due to the nature of the study. Total sample of 30 which is 42% of the population was picked from Applied Technology Dar es Salaam and Arusha by simple random and purposive sampling methods. Data were collected by questionnaires, interviews, and review of documents with a response of 30 staffs which is 99.9% of the sample, and qualitative analysis method was used to process the data. The study revealed a number of factors that may lead to effective adaptation of E-procurement in private organization; but can mainly be grouped into two: - First, Organization factors such as, sufficient training to employees, high sensitization of employees on existing training program, adequate training budget, and high training programs evaluation; Second, Sociological interaction, such as; age characteristics, marital status, team building programs and high level of education. To enhance further effective improvement of training programs it is recommended to;- Develop a uniform TNA exercise improve the level of efficiency of training function and eventually have clarity in scope and objectives; Conduct evaluation after every training session and give feedback to trainees; increasing employee capacity by allocating sufficient budget; Implement training function openly and involve every individual in determining the kind of training they need and adapt the “Blended Learning Program Model”. Garvey (2011) and Kirkpatrick’s (1975) Evaluation Model as analyzed in the paper.

Actions (login required)

View Item