The Effects of EProcurement in the Public Sector

The Effects of E-Procurement in the Public Sector

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

    CHAPTER TWO

    LITERATURE REVIEW

    • 2.1 Introduction
    • 2.2 Conceptual Review
    • 2.3 Theoretical Framework
    • ⋮
    • 2.4 Empirical Studies

    CHAPTER THREE

    RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    • 3.1 Introduction
    • 3.2 Research Design
    • 3.3 Population of Study
    • 3.4 Sampling and Sampling Technique
    • 3.5 Validation of Research Instrument
    • 3.6 Method of Data Collection
    • 3.7 Method of Data Analysis
    • 3.8 Questionnaire Administration
    • 3.9 Ethical Consideration
    • 3.10 Statistical Analysis

    CHAPTER FOUR

    DATA ANALYSIS, RESULT AND DISCUSSION

    • 4.1 Introduction
    • 4.2 Presentation and Analysis of Data
    • 4.3 Re-statement of Research Questions
    • 4.4 Test of Hypotheses
    • 4.5 Discussion of Findings

    CHAPTER FIVE

    SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

    • 5.1 Introduction
    • 5.2 Summary of Findings
    • 5.3 Conclusion
    • 5.4 Recommendation
    • 5.5 Suggestion for Further Study

    REFERENCES

    APPENDIX A - “QUESTIONNAIRE”

    The Effects of E-Procurement in the Public Sector

    CHAPTER ONE

    Introduction

    1.1 Background To The Study

    E-procurement involves the use of internet ,information networking systems, such as electronic for the purchase and sales of supplies, work and services between the government and other firms. E-procurement value chain consists e-Tendering, e-Auctioning, of indent management, e-Informing, vendor management, catalogue management, Purchase Order Integration, Order Status, Ship Notice, e-invoicing, e-payment and contract management.

    .Baily (2008) classifies e-procurement into the seven categories: the first is Web-based ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)., E-MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations), E-sourcing, E-tendering ,E-reverse auctioning , E-informing ,and E-market site. According to Eadie et al (2007),the benefit of E-procurement include, Price reduction in tendering, efficient for the finding and connecting of new sources, Lower Administration costs, Reduction in procurement staff and competitive advantage over competitors. A centralized department in the firm can oversee the coordination of all procurement activities for different branches and different offices worldwide can access the same documentation when required, this gives a distinct advantage over the much slower process of having to post documentation between offices. This extends the supply chain beyond geographical boundaries to a much wider group. It facilitates timely delivery and quality delivery of products and services, greater market access but also increased productivity. The research seeks to investigate the effects of e-procurement in the public sector.

    1.2 Statement of the Problem

    The evolution of e-procurement is also faced with some challenges. Uncertainty lies regarding the legal position of e-procurement. The fear is that whether firms can recognize electronically sent documents as valid or legal. E-procurement is also faced with the problem of Lack of IT infrastructure, Wong and Sloan (2004) stated that most firms lacked the relevant technology to carry out e-procurement. Also Harrigan (2008) identified other challenges to include system-to-system integration, ICT/technical issues, technological integration , data quality, and cost of implications of the system. Baily (2008) classifies e-procurement into the seven categories: the first is Web-based ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)., E-MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations), E-sourcing, E-tendering ,E-reverse auctioning , E-informing ,and E-market site. According to Eadie et al (2007),the benefit of E-procurement include, Price reduction in tendering, efficient for the finding and connecting of new sources, Lower Administration costs, Reduction in procurement staff and competitive advantage over competitors. A centralized department in the firm can oversee the coordination of all procurement activities for different branches and different offices worldwide can access the same documentation when required, this gives a distinct advantage over the much slower process of having to post documentation between offices. This extends the supply chain beyond geographical boundaries to a much wider group. It facilitates timely delivery and quality delivery of products and services, greater market access but also increased productivity. The problem confronting the research is to determine the effects of e-procurement in the public sector.

    1.3 Objectives of the Study

    1. To determine the effects of e-procurement in the public sector

    1.4 Research Question

    1. What is E-procurement?
    2. What is the effect of e-procurement in the public sector?

    1.5 Significance of the Study

    The study shall proffer an appraisal of the effects of e-procurement in the public sector

    E-procurement involves the use of internet ,information networking systems, such as electronic for the purchase and sale of supplies, work and services between the government and other firms. E-procurement value chain consists e-Tendering, e-Auctioning, of indent management, e-Informing, vendor management, catalogue management, Purchase Order Integration, Order Status, Ship Notice, e-invoicing, e-payment and contract management.

    .Baily (2008) classifies e-procurement into the seven categories: the first is Web-based ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)., E-MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations), E-sourcing, E-tendering ,E-reverse auctioning , E-informing ,and E-market site. According to Eadie et al (2007),the benefit of E-procurement include, Price reduction in tendering, efficient for the finding and connecting of new sources, Lower Administration costs, Reduction in procurement staff and competitive advantage over competitors. A centralized department in the firm can oversee the coordination of all procurement activities for different branches and different offices worldwide can access the same documentation when required,

    1.6 Research Hypothesis

    Ho The effects of e-procurement in the public sector is low

    Hi The effects of e-procurement in the public sector is high

    1.7 Scope of the Study

    The study focuses on the appraisal of the effects of e-procurement in the public sector

    1.8 Limitations of the Study

    The study was confronted by some constraints including logistics and geographical factor.

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    CHAPTER TWO

    2.0 Literature Review

    2.1 Introduction

    This chapter focuses on the review of related literature. A literature review includes the current knowledge as well as theoretical and methodological contributions to a particular topic. It documents the state of the art with respect to the topic you are writing. It surveys the literature in the topic selected. In this research work the literature review includes the …

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