Determinants of Electronic Procurement System Adoption in Tanzania.
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https://doi.org/10.26437.ajar.03.2022.20Abstract
Purpose: This study examined the determinants of electronic procurement adoption in Tanzania. Specifically, it aimed to examine the influence of individual factors and organizational factors that affect electronic procurement adoption.
Design/Methodology/Approach: A prevalence study was employed by the researchers and a stratified method of chances technique was used to obtain the number of respondents needed from the population. The sample consisted of 106 respondents where 52 were from Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL) which is a private organisation and 54 were from TANESCO which represents public organisations. Data were collected through questionnaires which were supplemented by a documentary review. Quantitative data analysis technique – Logistic Regression Analysis was used to analyse data.
Findings: Based on Technological Acceptance Theory, findings show that individual age and education had a significant relationship with electronic procurement adoption in Private Organisations while individual skills and education had a significant relationship with electronic procurement adoption in Public Organisations. Organization factors such as motivation and teamwork had a significant relationship with the adoption of electronic procurement in Private Organisations while the organizational structure and teamwork had a significant relationship with electronic procurement adoption in Public Organisations.
Research Limitation/Implication: This study is limited in terms of the geographical context that is conducted as the study was conducted in Tanzania. Therefore, the generalization of findings across nations should be made with caution.
Practical Implication: Public organizations should adopt fully electronic procurement at the pace of private organizations to increase the performance of the organization through cost reduction, efficiency and effectiveness.
Originality/value: The study adds knowledge to the current trends of electronic procurement in the Tanzanian procurement system.
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