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An Assessment of the Level of Implementation of Procurement Management Practices in the Public Sector

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  • Isidore Komla Zotoo

    (Jiangsu University, School of Management China)

  • Rejoice Worlasi Zotoo

    (Ghana Communication and Technology University, Ghana)

  • Lu zhangping

    (Jiangsu University, School of Management China)

Abstract

This study aimed at assessing the level of implementation of procurement management practices in the public sector of Ghana. To achieve this, the study adopted an exploratory research design and a quantitative research approach. The study further adopted the use of judgement sampling technique and questionnaire were used to select and collect data from 56 employees of the Ghana Revenue Authority. The findings revealed that, the major procurement management practices GRA engages in during a typical procurement process include transparency, information accessibility and availability and efficiency and effectiveness and these practices were visible during the sourcing, contract management, storage, distribution and disposal, qualification and monitoring and evaluation processes. Additionally, it was found that, the level of compliance to the procurement regulations among employees of GRA during a typical procurement process was high. The findings further revealed that, the execution of procurement management practices at the GRA, face a number of challenges. The study recommended that, there is a need for more transparency, punishment for flouting of procurement regulations, less government interferences and clarity in communication for employees and suppliers.

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  • Isidore Komla Zotoo & Rejoice Worlasi Zotoo & Lu zhangping, 2021. "An Assessment of the Level of Implementation of Procurement Management Practices in the Public Sector," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 5(6), pages 395-404, June.
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