DETERMINANTS OF PROCUREMENT FUNCTIONS IMPLEMENTATION AT EAST AFRICA COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS AT HEADQUARTERS IN ARUSHA, TANZANIA

Beatrice Jerono, Dr. Samson Paul Nyang’au, Lorna Kerubo Nyamwaro

Abstract


The successful implementation of the procurement function at EAC (East African Community) Organs and Institutions is generally playing a critical role in the strategic integration of projects. Procurement function, being one of the key input facilitator, is undisputed in that if management of the processes are not performed with utmost professionalism and scrutiny, it will have negative implications on the core integration agenda. Therefore this study sought to establish the determinants of implementation of procurement functions and consequently establishing the influence of existing regulatory framework and organizational culture on the implementation of procurement functions at East Africa Community. The study has been linked to the Institutional Theory and The Nortel Network External Environment Theory. A descriptive case study design was adopted by the study. The population targeted comprised of 237 staff members of organs and institutions at headquarters. The findings rose from a sample size of 148 . A descriptive approach was used in the study whereby a structured questionnaire was adopted to collect quantitative data. The data collected was analysed through descriptive, correlation and regression approaches. The tool used was statistical package for social sciences version 22 and presented using tables and figures. The study findings revealed that the existing regulatory framework and organizational culture has a positive and significant influence on the implementation of procurement functions at EAC. The study concludes that the existence of procurement regulatory framework such as procurement regulations, procurement policies and oversight authority can improve implementation of procurement functions at EAC significantly. Also having an organizational culture engrained in leadership style/symbolic management that produces work ethics, corporate identity that underscores work values and customer focus that cords team work is a significant determinant of implementation of procurement functions at EAC. The study recommended strengthening of legal framework, timely avail of  resources, an operating environment with the goodwill of member states and leadership structures that foster strong organization culture to improve procurement function at EAC organs and Institution.

 

Key Words: Determinants of Procurement Functions, Existing Regulatory Framework, Organizational Culture


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