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Determinants of electronic procurement system adoption in Tanzania
Abstract
Purpose: This study examined the determinants of electronic procurement adoption in Tanzania. Specifically, it aimed to examine the influence of individual and organisational factors that affect electronic procurement adoption.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Quantitative data analysis technique – Logistic Regression Analysis was used to analyse data. The researchers employed a prevalence study, 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), a private organisation, and 54 were from TANESCO which represents public organisations. Data were collected through questionnaires which were supplemented by a documentary review.
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. Organisation factors such as motivation and teamwork had a significant relationship with the adoption of electronic procurement in private organisations, while the organisational 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 as the study was conducted in Tanzania. Therefore, the generalisation of findings across nations should be made with caution.
Practical Implication: Public organisations should adopt fully electronic procurement at the pace of private organisations to increase the organisation's performance through cost reduction, efficiency and effectiveness.
Originality/value: The study adds knowledge to the current trends of electronic procurement in the Tanzanian procurement system.
