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An Assessment Of The Effect Of Strategic Procurement Practices On Organizational Performance Within The Public Sector: Case Of State Entity In Zimbabwe

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  • Kudzanai CHINOGWЕNYA

    (Univеrsity of Zimbabwе, Harare, Zimbabwe)

  • Reward UTETE

    (University of Zululand, Richards Bay, South Africa)

Abstract

Although the concept of procurement management has recently garnered attention of researchers, the relationship between strategic procurement practices and organisational performance is still unknown. Thus, study sought to assess the effect of strategic procurement practices on organisational performance within the public sector. However, the study specifically focused on a leading state entity in Zimbabwe. The study adopted a correlational research design and quantitative research approach. The data was collected from a sample of 53 respondents who comprised of head of procurement from state entity subsidiaries situated in different regions of Zimbabwe. The key findings of the study indicated that strategic procurement practices have significant and positive impact on organisational performance at a leading state entity in Zimbabwe. The government should ensure that there is smooth and timeously disbursement of funds to suppliers as this has been identified to be the root cause of strained relationships.

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  • Kudzanai CHINOGWЕNYA & Reward UTETE, 2023. "An Assessment Of The Effect Of Strategic Procurement Practices On Organizational Performance Within The Public Sector: Case Of State Entity In Zimbabwe," Business Excellence and Management, Faculty of Management, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 13(4), pages 31-46, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:rom:bemann:v:13:y:2023:i:4:p:31-46
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