Influence of Procurement Practices on Performance of Public Organizations:

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the influence of procurement practices on the performance of public organizations in Tanzania. The principal question addressed by this study is, "what is the influence of procurement practices on the performance of public organizations in Tanzania?" To answer this question and achieve this study's primary objective, the researcher focused on Singida Municipal Council as a case study. SMC has been selected for this study because their one of the major public organizations with a significant portfolio in Tanzania's public sector, some of which have succeeded, whereas others have failed. The research design used is descriptive, which allows a detailed description and analysis of the variables under study, describing and presenting their characteristics and explaining their relationships without manipulation. The sample of the target population comprises 113 respondents who are employees of the Singida Municipal Council. The study used questionnaires as the primary research instrument. The data will be coded per the objectives to give distinct differences, and multivariate regression will be done to examine the relationship between the variables. The presentation also will be done through their calculated mean, frequency, standard deviation and correlation analysis of the data collected. Descriptive statistics were utilized to estimate frequency, mean, standard deviation and percentages in examining respondent characteristics and respondent data on independent and dependent variables. At the same time, inferential statistics were employed to establish the causal link between the independent and dependent variables. The presentation also is done through their calculated mean, frequency, standard deviation, correlation and regression analysis of the data collected. The study concludes that procurement practices variables which include; procurement planning, supplier selection and contract monitoring and control, have a significant positive relationship with the organizational performance of public entities in Tanzania. Given the high percentage of respondents who said procurement planning was most important in influencing organizational performance and the explanations provided on the value of procurement planning, it is essential to prioritize procurement planning because it provides a detailed breakdown of goods, works, or services required; a schedule of the planned delivery, implementation or completion dates for all goods, works, or services required. The study recommends that; procurement practitioners should conduct periodic suppliers audit to correct compliance errors; this would identify the competence of suppliers who can deliver the works, goods and services on time. Policy reviews are also essential to cope with the constantly changing environment and application of modern technologies. Proper screening of suppliers should also be done continuously or xii periodically to see the documentation of the suppliers, personnel capability, financial capability, and past experiences on the related works and equipment.